THE ITHACAN

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: Strong performances propel underwritten narrative

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo star in "A Most Violent Year," driving a sometimes dull storyline.

Review: Cumberbatch’s performance drives Turing biopic

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 15, 2015

Directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly, "The Imitation Game" reveals the story of a little-known cryptographic genius punished for his homosexuality.

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

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: Stylish spy adventure barely sneaks past tired plot

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Accent Editor • January 22, 2014

Action movie's style can't save it from a sloppy storyline.

Review: Time catches up with seasoned director

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer • November 21, 2013

"About Time" gives a science-fiction twist on normal romantic comedies, but ultimately falls flat.

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: Cerebral drama lacks intensity

By Daniel Wisniewski, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2013

Three of the largest news media organizations in the world, The Guardian, Der Spiegel and The New York Times, communicate with one another, pressing for more time as they all prepare to publish the same...

Review: Thriller blasts off with outstanding cast

By Ethan Wennberg, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2013

"Gravity" gives spectacular visuals and equally impressive performances.

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.