The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good old-fashioned trip to the movies. Whether you used the free time to tackle your watchlist or catch up on new releases, let’s hope you didn’t forget to update your Letterboxd to show off how cultured and cool you are.
In this column, WSN staffers share some of their most recent watches that they logged on the app. Maybe it’ll help you find some inspiration for your spring break watch sessions.
“Nosferatu” (2024)
“The casting director saw a character that kisses a corpse and knew Aaron Taylor-Johnson was the only person on Earth who could relate to that experience.” (4 stars)
— Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
“The Bikeriders” (2023)
“Touching documentary on modern sorority culture.” (3.5 stars)
— Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
“Babygirl” (2024)
“Horrified. But that’s partially my fault because I watched it with my entire family.” (1.5 stars)
— Kiara Mujica, Illustration Editor
“I locked the fuck in when they showed a theater and then was so disappointed to find out it was filmed at the United Palace which is NOT a Broadway theater. And if Antonio Banderas is a famous enough director to fill up a 3,000+ seat theater in Washington Heights with a revival of [Henrik] Ibsen, then his life is more interesting than Nicole Kidman’s.” (2.5 stars)
— Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
“When Harry Met Sally…” (1989)
“Manifesting that this happens to me during my time in New York but also don’t want it to take 12 years…” (4.5 stars)
— Ivy Chan, Social Media Editor
“Like a warm cup of chamomile tea.” (5 stars)
— Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
“The Notebook” (2004)
“Guys I don’t think they really like each other to be honest.” (0.5 stars)
— Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor
“The Worst Person in the World” (2021)
“A fear for the future but an ever-existing hope for the present: optimization fueled by self loathing. A movie so relatable you feel you can jump into and live in. Makes me have an overwhelming urge to watch a Scandinavian sunset with my best friend.” (5 stars)
— Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor
“The Wild Robot” (2024)
“Noah’s Ark for Gen Alpha feat. My faves Pedro Pascal and Stephanie Hsu.” (4 stars)
— Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy
“I Used To Be Funny” (2023)
“I used to be…a different human being until I watched this film. Ally Pankiw is always putting female and queer comedians at the forefront of cinema and this is no exception. If you care about 1) Rachel Sennott and her legendary NYU legacy, 2) female relationships serving as some semblance of a mother/daughter dynamic and 3) girlhood, you should give this a watch. Or three. Be prepared for an outstanding soundtrack (yes, Phoebe Bridgers included) and to cry — at least twice.” (5 stars)
— Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor
“Frances Ha” (2012)
“That dance at the end is strange and uncomfortable, but it’s also kind of brilliant. That basically sums up Frances Ha as a person and as a movie.” (5 stars)
— Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor
“Thelma” (2024)
“This is the kind of energy I need to bring in 2025.” (4 stars)
— Rachel Ning, Social Media Editor
“A Complete Unknown” (2024)
“Loved the pacing of the storyline, loved seeing this deeper side of Timothée Chalamet, loved Edward Norton’s tranquil demeanor as Pete Seeger. Started crying during ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’,’ didn’t stop until the movie ended. Excited to see Lil Timmy Tim on SNL.” (4.5 stars)
— Sidney Snider, Sports Editor
“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992)
“Wait this kid is genuinely a psychopath.” (2 stars)
— Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
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