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THE ITHACAN

Review: Everyday humanity explored in Two Days, One Night

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.

Review: Third installment of horror film delivers gory frights

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor December 13, 2014
Shot in the style of a home video, "V/H/S: Viral" continues a series of horror films with plenty of bloodshed and violence.
Review: Strong performances propel frontier-based drama

Review: Strong performances propel frontier-based drama

By Josh Vichkoski, Staff Writer December 12, 2014
With exemplary acting and a haunting score, "The Homesman" sheds light on the hardships of frontier life in Tommy Lee Jones's second directorial effort.

Review: Empowering film breaks cultural norms

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer November 4, 2013
"Wadjda," the first film completely shot in Saudi Arabia, tells the story of a girl defying gender-norms in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Review: Shockingly violent film boringly explores drug world

By Michael Caffrey, Contributing Writer October 30, 2013
"The Counselor," a film written by Cormac McCarthy, fails to live up to the author's previous hit, "No Country for Old Men."

Review: Gandolfini shines in final film foray

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer October 23, 2013

The recently deceased James Gandolfini was probably best known for his dramatic role in “The Sopranos,” but his comedy work in films like “In the Loop” was arguably just as good. “Enough Said,”...

Review: Suspense sails strong in emotional epic

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer October 22, 2013

In making “Captain Phillips,” based on the pirate hijacking of an American freighter ship in 2009, Director Paul Greengrass faced the uphill battle of creating a thrilling and suspenseful-enough film...

Review: Thriller blasts off with outstanding cast

By Ethan Wennberg, Contributing Writer October 9, 2013
"Gravity" gives spectacular visuals and equally impressive performances.

Review: Love endures in artistic documentary

By Nina Varilla, Contributing Writer October 2, 2013
Director Zachary Heinzerling's documentary, "Cutie and The Boxer," explores the relationship of Ushio Shinohara, boxing painter, and his wife, Noriko.

Review: Suspenseful drama arrests audiences

By Byron Bixler, Contributing Writer September 25, 2013
In intense thriller "Prisoners," Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman give some of the best performances of their careers.

Review: Austen romance struggles in rom-com

By Carolyn Hartley, Contributing Writer September 25, 2013
"Austenland" lacks the character depth and romance the real author was known for.

Review: Comedic cast creates compelling film

By Evin Billington, Assistant Accent Editor September 18, 2013
"In a World..." humorously explores the world of voice acting.
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