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Review: ‘The History of Sound’ falls short of perfect harmony

While Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor shine in this new queer drama, it fails to strike a chord beyond its popular casting choices.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor September 15, 2025

Hollywood loves to cast its white boys of the month in queer dramas. Ever since the 2005 release of “Brokeback Mountain,” casting directors have tried to recapture the...

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Judging you based on your favorite NYC-based TV show

If you think you’re giving Carrie Bradshaw, you’re probably not.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Unless you’re a true born-and-raised New Yorker, it’s likely that your first introduction to the Big Apple was through iconic movies and TV shows. There’s no limit...

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Review: ‘Caught Stealing’ says no to drunk driving

Darren Aronofsky’s latest film revives the pulp crime thriller, featuring a loveable loser having the worst day of his life.
Don Ahmad, Contributing Writer September 12, 2025

In recent years, audiences have suffered through a drought of films starring a simple, clumsy protagonist having an incredibly rough day. The “John Wick” franchise...

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From rehearsal to Radio City: A summer that hit the right note

The cast of NYU's Presidential Welcome Reality Show opened up about the behind-the-scenes of putting together an original show and performing at a legendary New York City venue.
Skylar Boilard, Performing Arts Editor September 12, 2025

After a long and academically draining semester, many students might allow themselves to take a much-needed break, spending their summers relaxing before they return to the...

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Off the Radar: The early short films of Martin Scorsese

Off the Radar is a monthly column surveying overlooked films and shows available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place like This?,” “It's Not Just You, Murray!” and “The Big Shave” are available to stream on HBO Max.
Leo Field, Film & TV Editor September 11, 2025

To say Martin Scorsese is a great filmmaker is nothing new. To say Scorsese was already a great filmmaker by his early twenties — when he wrote and directed three short films...

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WSN’s guide to the All Things Go NYC Music Festival

For its second year at Forest Hills Stadium, WSN has everything you need to know about the weekend ahead.
Amelia Knust, Music Editor September 11, 2025

The All Things Go Music Festival is returning to Forest Hills Stadium this year from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. The weekend features a selection of musical acts of all genres, including...

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Obsession takes center stage in ‘Lurker’

The new psychological drama about a musician and a super fan sharply criticizes the thin boundaries of modern celebrity culture.
Eleanor Jacobs, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2025

Before Alex Russell directed his feature film debut, he was a music journalist. Profiling artists for outlets like The Fader gave him insight into the music industry, a field that...

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Review: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ skips the foreplay

While not a friend to all, Sabrina Carpenter's cheeky new album shines with its groovy instrumentals and not-so-subtle metaphors.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 10, 2025

On “House Tour,” the penultimate track on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Man’s Best Friend,”  the pop singer prances through her imaginary house, describing homely...

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If you watched that, read this:

These picks are for those who crave more of the TV shows they binged over the summer months.
Skylar Boilard, Siobhán Minerva and Maya Santiago September 9, 2025

One of the many simple pleasures in life is relaxing at the end of the week and watching a new episode of your favorite show. However, we all know the disappointing feeling...

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Review: ‘Splitsville’s’ relationships are as absurd as its comedy

The Cannes Film Festival-selected screwball comedy tests, breaks and puts back together the limits of conventional marriage.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor September 9, 2025

“Splitsville” opens with an unfinished car karaoke session between Carey (Kyle Marvin) and his wife Ashley (Adria Arjona). “You’re not feeling it?” Carey asks Ashley,...

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The people yearn for yearners in film & TV

Viewers at home don’t want to be reminded of today’s bleak dating scene — they want love interests like Conrad Fisher.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor September 8, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers for “Materialists” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” I don’t need to remind you how awful dating is right now. But despite the...

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Books beyond Bobst: A romantic academic drama, a glamorous memoir of a writer’s life in Southern California and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Seduction Theory” by Emily Adrian After reading a blurb in The New York Times for “Seduction Theory,” I anxiously awaited the novel’s release all summer. Upon seeing...