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Honey and dried guajillo chiles was the dish that Daisy Rosas Vargas, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Ithaca College, prepared in an episode of the “Chemists in the Kitchen.”

The Idris Elba-led action movie “Beast” entertains, but fails to leave a lasting impression once the story is over.

Jordan Peele, Carey Williams and Dean Fleischer-Camp are among the many directors who released new projects during the summer 2022 movie season.

On April 29, Ithaca College held its annual Rainbow Reception in Emerson Suites. The reception is for LGBT graduating seniors to receive their rainbow cords that are worn at graduation.

Despite a few minor plot-based inconsistencies, “The Lost City” delivers a fun and engaging film thanks to its stars.

With stellar performances and a riveting plotline, “The Batman” leaves viewers enthralled throughout the film’s entire length.

While “Uncharted” doesn’t fulfill the expectations of longtime fans, it’s a step in the right direction for video game films.

Avery Alexander, Senior Writer  
“Sing 2”
5/5 Stars 
“Sing” was one of the most pleasant surprises from Illumination Studios since “Despicable Me.” Fortunately, “Sing 2” proves to be just as charming as its predecessor and preserves the franchise’s status as, perhaps, the most compelling Illumination franchise to date. 

“The Suicide Squad,” “Black Widow,” “Summer of Soul” and “Jungle Cruise” were films that created noise in a summer movie season with many releases.

Disney+’s “Flora & Ulysses” perfectly captures this sense of imagination in a family-friendly adventure filled with laughs, charm and plenty of heart.

Whether they be potential Oscar nominees or just a good time, The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the films from the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.

“Hillbilly Elegy,” anticipated to be an Academy Awards season contender, fails dramatically and disappointingly.