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“The Discovery,” released March 31, is a Netflix Original in which millions of people commit suicide after a scientist confirms the existence of an afterlife. The film features Robert Redford, Rooney Mara and Jason Segel.

Review: Netflix’s afterlife drama feels like an afterthought

By Samantha Brodsky, contributing writer • April 12, 2017
Though there’s nothing wrong with a plot twist or cliffhanger, the film ends in such a way that the viewer is left with nothing more than confusion.
“Your Name,” directed by Makoto Shinakai, is a coming of age story layered over the tale of Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu, two high school students who switch bodies. As they attempt to find each other, they’re forced to save Mitsuha’s small town from an impending environmental disaster.

Review: Popular anime makes a name for itself in America

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • April 12, 2017
The frames flow with intoxicating grace, making the characters feel more real than the theater and the bags of popcorn in the viewers’ hands.
"Arrival," stars Amy Adams as Louise, an isolated linguistics professor who is recruited by the American government to translate the complex language of alien visitors.

Review: Villeneuve translates Sci-fi story to the big screen

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017
Most science-fiction blockbusters resort to brainless plots and mass destruction with no consequences, but “Arrival” is not the typical sci-fi film.
The latest adaptation of Dan Brown's series, "Inferno," follows common mystery film tropes and lacks emotional substance. The film stars Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones).

Review: Tom Hanks’ ‘Inferno’ fails to spark interest in viewers

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • November 12, 2016
“Inferno” leaves one question in the viewer’s mind: Why? Why did this adventure need to happen? Why do any of these characters matter?
Tinder Is The Night: IC students find relationships through Tinder

Tinder Is The Night: IC students find relationships through Tinder

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • September 7, 2016
Though Tinder — the social media app that has users logging in an average of 11 times per day — is commonly used for the casual hook-up scene, Ithaca College junior Maureen Wietecha swiped right and landed in a committed relationship a year and a half ago.

Review: Daft romance labors for days

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • February 5, 2014
Unbelievable romance makes "Labor Day" a labor to watch.
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