THE ITHACAN

Review: Satirical remake of ‘Ghostbusters’ fails to please

By Mary Ford, Staff Writer • August 7, 2016

It’s obvious the “Ghostbusters” team put a great deal of thought into how best to bridge the gap between old and new. In the end, however, the original wins out.

Review: “Finding Dory” eagerly addresses mental disabilities

By Jacqueline Borwick, Staff Writer • August 4, 2016

As audience members follow Dory on her journey to reunite with her family in the wide expanse of the ocean, they are overcome with emotions of sadness, hopefulness, and contentment as Dory is aided by other sea creatures along with Marlin and Nemo.

Review: “Genius” film lacks intelligence and purpose

By Mary Ford, Staff Writer • July 8, 2016

Ironically, what “Genius” needs is a good editor, an outside eye to trim the fat of excessively flashy production value and mine down to the characters who drive the story and the excellent cast hired to portray them.

Review: Metal album smashes

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • May 3, 2016

The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser” is exactly what its title alludes to: It’s a messy celebration of self-destruction.

Review: Trance-like sounds illuminate album

By Steven Pirani, Senior Writer • May 3, 2016

“The Ship” is an engrossing and challenging release from Eno, who has rendered, in just over 47 minutes, what sounds like an audio dream sequence. Richly nuanced, “The Ship” is as quiet as it is grand and cinematic and as fulfilling as it is odd.

Review: Ferg’s tracks ‘prosper’

By Cecilia Morales, Staff Writer • April 26, 2016

With the release of his sophomore attempt, “Always Strive and Prosper,” the self-proclaimed lord of trap music, A$AP Ferg, shows off a more lighthearted and honest side to his music.

Review: Inconsistent style and dull tracks sink album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • April 25, 2016

We Are Scientists' latest, “Helter Seltzer,” struggles with genre, lacks standouts, and is, unfortunately, a forgettable album.

Review: The Ready Set goes for gold

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 18, 2016

Released just in time for the remainder of spring and summer, The Ready Set’s fourth album will impress listeners.

Review: Electric-rock tracks fly on Goose’s new album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • April 17, 2016

The Belgian band's fourth album, “What You Need,” boasts a varied and exciting electronic sound that is only pulled down by ill–thought-out vocals.

Review: Graham’s funky genre surprises

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 12, 2016

As a whole, the album has several ups and downs, but the wild genre shifts actually work in the group’s favor. The full album may not be as popular as “7 Years” has become, but it does have other tracks worthy of attention.

Review: Retrospective lyrics mark change in style

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 11, 2016

Even if every listener hasn’t experienced the trifecta of feelings The Lumineers portray in this album, the band paints such a vivid picture through the imagery in its lyrics that anyone can relate.

Review: Summer-inspired tracks spell success for Weezer

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 5, 2016

Weezer has definitely made some changes to its sound but surely did not disappoint. Although summer is not yet here, listeners may be fooled as they kick back and give the album a listen.