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Pop Off! – “Star Wars” Movies

By Ethan Kaufman • 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.
'Deja View' - "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" (1977)

‘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...

'Re:Mixing' - "Movie Music to Move You" with Liam Conway

‘Re:Mixing’ – “Movie Music to Move You” with Liam Conway

By The Ithacan, Arleigh Rodgers • October 15, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Re:Mixing' - "Movie Music to Move You" with Liam Conway In this week’s episode, host Arleigh Rodgers talks about film scores with senior Liam Conway, whose playlist “Movie Music...

Amateur video essayists discourage nuanced discussion

Amateur video essayists discourage nuanced discussion

By Liam Conway, Senior Writer • October 1, 2020
Unfortunately, as is typical of most internet discourse, film discussion can be problematic and counterproductive rather than welcoming.
In July, Chloe Landau ’20 compiled links to all of the fan fictions about Ithaca College that she could find. Her results — popular on Twitter — included fan fictions about “Twilight,” like “The Good Doctor” by Fanfiction.net user MeilleurCafe, in which Bella Swan and Edward Cullen go on a date at Moosewood Restaurant.

Student compiles spreadsheet of Ithaca College fan fiction

By Maddy Martin, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • September 9, 2020
In July, Chloe Landau ’20 compiled links to all of the fan fictions about Ithaca College that she could find.
“Knives Out” is a dynamic take on the classic whodunit movie model. The cast and setting are vibrant and impressive.

Review: Sharp performances bring edge to film

By Liam Conway • December 10, 2019

Which celebrity killed Christopher Plummer in “Knives Out”? Was it Michael Shannon or Jamie Lee Curtis? Perhaps it was Don Johnson, LaKeith Stanfield or Katherine Langford. Maybe it was even Captain...

"Deadpool 2," "Hereditary," "Sorry to Bother You" and "Solo: A Star Wars Story" are some of the most significant movies released in 2018. Either culturally or artistically, these four films are represent a diverse range of ideas and tones.

Reviews from the summer season

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, and Jake Leary • August 30, 2018
Ithacan writers review a selection of summer's biggest blockbusters and most complicated arthouse films.
In this eighth installment of the "Star Wars" saga, original characters such as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) team up with new characters. They join to lead the Resistance against the evil First Order to rule the galaxy.

Review: ‘The Last Jedi’ is a force to be reckoned with

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • December 20, 2017
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" still contains what fans love: the Force, lightsabers and the beloved characters, but it utilizes them in variety of new ways.
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