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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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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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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: ‘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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Off the Radar: ‘City Lights’ challenges both sight and sound

Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “City Lights” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor May 7, 2025

If TikTok existed in the silent film era, editors would’ve had a field day with Charlie Chaplin — he was the first Hollywood it-boy, after all. The multihyphenate found global...

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6 pieces of Indian media to consume this AAPI Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by adding these recommendations to your rotation.
Anjali Mehta, Copy Chief May 6, 2025

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Stereotypes and underrepresentation often push Indian creatives to the sidelines. We’ve all seen it: the nerd with...

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Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’

Ahead of the theatrical release of “Karate Kid: Legends,” WSN spoke with actor Ben Wang about ushering in a new era for the beloved franchise.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor May 5, 2025

Actor Ben Wang is living every kid’s dream. Since graduating from Tisch School of the Arts in 2020, his career exploded. He’s starred alongside Hollywood legends like Michelle...

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Off the Radar: ‘Jealousy’ tackles the artist’s dilemma

Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Jealousy” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 1, 2025

This French film asserts that the brooding man frequenting your Pinterest pages is no good at all. Director Philippe Garrel’s “La Jalousie,” or “Jealousy,” paints the...

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The Oscars will soon award stunts. Here’s what they missed out on.

To celebrate the newly announced Oscars category for stunt design, check out films that deserved recognition for theirs.
Leo Field, Staff Writer May 1, 2025