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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.

‘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

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

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.

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.

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...

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.