Film
Q&A: Filmmaker Neo Sora on capturing Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final performance
WSN spoke with director Neo Sora about his latest film “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus,” the late musical icon’s last recorded concert.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• Mar 15, 2024
Review: Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is rough, buddy
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” rarely ever excels as a shot-for-shot remake of the popular cartoon, ultimately frustrating longtime fans of the original.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• Mar 15, 2024
Review: ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is a sultry slasher that disappoints
Within the brawn and blood of New Mexico in the ’80s, Rose Glass’ romantic thriller precariously balances romance and violence against a quickly paced plot.
Eleanor Jacobs, Staff Writer
• Mar 15, 2024
Review: ‘Expats’ stumbles upon modern Hong Kong
The high anticipation for A24 director Lulu Wang’s portrayal of the Asian metropolis doesn’t seem to be given enough air time — but her efforts shine through.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• Mar 11, 2024
Why Celine Song should win best screenplay at the Oscars
Though it’s worth recognizing the visual and technical merits behind the success of “Past Lives,” Celine Song’s genre-defying screenplay is the star of the film.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer
• Mar 8, 2024
In defense of the franchise film
Science-fiction and action movies are often disregarded and considered to be incapable of nuance. In degrading such projects, we often overlook true pieces of art and storytelling.
Gillian Blum, Deputy Managing Editor
• Mar 7, 2024
Review: ‘Problemista’ and the laughable absurdity of the immigrant experience
Salvadoran comedian Julio Torres’s promising directorial debut humanizes the immigrant identity in a wonderfully surreal and innovative tale.
Lulu Chatterjee, Contributing Writer
• Mar 5, 2024
Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ resonates now more than ever before
Frank Herbert’s “Dune” may be nearing its 60th anniversary, but Denis Villeneuve’s continuation of the 2021 film adaptation reinvigorates the epic sci-fi story.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• Mar 4, 2024
Off the Radar: Suits, swears and ‘Succession’ in ‘The Thick of It’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films and shows available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “The Thick of It” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Elio Kaczmarek, Contributing Writer
• Mar 1, 2024
The case for Charles Melton
As the 96th Academy Awards ceremony closes in, the exclusion of the “May December” star from this year's nominations is one of the most egregious snubs in the Academy’s history.
Mick Gaw and Stephanie Wong
• Mar 1, 2024
Review: ‘Shayda’ is poignant story of domestic abuse, national identity and healing
Based on a true story, Noora Niasari’s new film is a biopic that captures a tumultuous journey of domestic abuse and immigration.
Chloe Haack, Contributing Writer
• Mar 1, 2024
Review: ‘About Dry Grasses’ is a wintery tale of discontent
The ninth feature from filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan is an intimate epic of melancholic circumstances and conflicting moralities.
Nolan Morris, Contributing Writer
• Feb 27, 2024
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer • Mar 17, 2024
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • Mar 15, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024