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‘Deja View’ – “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Sydney Brumfield • May 1, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) In this episode of Deja View, hosts Sydney Brumfield and Rachael Weinberg discuss the film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." The duo discuss...

Students transform dorm room into a science fiction set

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021

Seniors Joel Liss and Julia Corcoran film promotional material for their show "Wormhole" on Feb 14 at Ithaca College.

‘Deja View’ – “Alien” (1979)

By The Ithacan, Sydney Brumfield and Rachael Weinberg • April 6, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - "Alien" (1979) This week on Deja View, hosts Sydney Brumfield and Rachael Weinberg discuss the third film in their science fiction miniseries, "Alien." Tune in to hear them...

Review: Author shows readers a dystopian world of artificial intelligence

By Sebastian Posada, Chief Copy Editor • March 25, 2021

For fans old and new alike, “Klara and the Sun” is an instant classic and a fantastic addition to Ishiguro’s laudable career.

‘Deja View’ – “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (1977)

By The Ithacan, Sydney Brumfield and Rachael Weinberg • March 16, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" (1977) This week on Deja View, hosts Sydney Brumfield and Rachael Weinberg continue their mini series on the genre of science fiction...

‘Deja View’ – “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Sydney Brumfield • March 2, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 2001: A Space Odyssey This week hosts Rachael Weinberg and Sydney Brumfield begin their new miniseries on the science fiction genre. Weinberg and Brumfield discuss the film...

Review: Netflix’s attempt at sci-fi romance falls flat

By Jake Leary • January 29, 2019

Every month, a slew of sci-fi thrillers, rom-coms and documentaries dribble out on Netflix — most with little or no fanfare. “IO,” from director Jonathan Helpert, is the streaming platform’s latest...

Review: ‘The Predator’ fails to live up to predecessor

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018

"The Predator" is another forgettable sequel to a franchise that has never come close to the excitement of the original.

Review: Stylish cyberpunk series tells a scattered story

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • February 17, 2018

"Altered Carbon" tries to cram too much plot into too few episodes, trading stable storylines for pointless, plodding tangents.

Review: Science fiction film strays from franchise’s success

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • February 13, 2018

Dabbling in several genres without committing to any of them, "The Cloverfield Paradox" feels incomplete, cobbled together and woefully unsatisfying.

Review: ‘Science Fiction’ is a stellar sendoff for Brand New

By Charlie Musante, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017

Science Fiction” completes Brand New’s incredible discography. It is a poignant farewell from one of the best bands of the 2000s.

Deja View: Is ‘Blade Runner 2049’ the perfect sequel?

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • October 11, 2017

This week on Deja View, reviews editor Jake Leary sat down with staff writer Charlie Musante about "Blade Runner 2049" and decides whether Denis Villeneuve's "Blade Runner" sequel lives up to the...