Star Wars Archives - The Ithacan

Pop Off! – “Andor” Episodes, Pt. 2

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • March 24, 2026

Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Ray Milburn explore the core differences between freedom and oppression and dive into the "Star Wars" franchise's most emotionally punishing sequence as they finish ranking their favorite episodes of "Andor."

Pop Off! – “Andor” Episodes, Pt. 1

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • March 17, 2026

Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Ray Milburn dive into a discussion on the anatomy of fascism and the spark of rebellion as they begin ranking their top seven favorite episodes of Tony Gilroy's "Star Wars" prequel series, "Andor."

Deja View – Space Operas

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • February 7, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows break down the grandiose spectacle of space operas like "Star Wars" (1977), "Dune" (2021), and their respective sequels.

Pop Off! – “Star Wars” Movies

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • October 1, 2024

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Sabrina Layman duel over their respective rankings of the "Star Wars" film franchise.

Explore the 47th annual ITHACON

By Nathan Glasser, Abigail Singer, and Hunter Holmes • May 1, 2024

Reporter Nathan Glasser explored the 47th annual ITHCACON on Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28, 2024.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Fair Play” (2023), “Totally Killer” (2023) and “The Burial” (2023)

October 20, 2023

On this week's episode, host first year student Logan Thompson reviews "Fair Play" (2023), "Totally Killer" (2023) and "The Burial" (2023). Thompson introduces a new segment on the show reviewing movies of 2023 that were released prior to the first episode of "Popcorn Premieres"

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Creator” (2023), “Dumb Money” (2023) and “Saw X” (2023)

October 7, 2023

This week on Popcorn Premieres, host first-year student Logan Thompson discusses "The Creator" (2023) and "Dumb Money" (2023) with guest sophomore Madison Schriver, "Saw X" (2023) with guest senior Jesus Burgos. Thompson also shares his thoughts on the Disney+ "Ahsoka" series (2023), Netflix's short film "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" (2023) and Letterboxd being acquired.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “It Lives Inside” (2023) and “No One Will Save You” (2023)

September 29, 2023

Host first-year student Logan Thompson discusses new horror film "It Lives Inside" (2023) with guest Hank Jennings. On his own, Thompson reviews "No One Will Save You" (2023) and the Disney+ series "Ashoka." To wrap up the episode, Thompson analyzes recent film festivals and how he anticipates they will impact award season.