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Film

  "The Mind of Defriest" will play at City Cinemas Village East starting March 6.

Film examines prison culture

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer March 4, 2015
The documentary “The Mind of Mark Defriest” exposes the current state of the prison system, as well as the prevention of mentally ill inmates from receiving proper treatment.
Jack O’Connell, left, plays Gary Hook in “71,” a 2014 film about the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.

Irish film has trouble depicting Troubles

Zach Martin, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
Yann Demange's new film "'71," which features Jack O’Connell, provides insight into Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict. Though the film is aesthetically-pleasing, its narrative falls short.
David Cronenberg’s “Maps of the Stars” satirizes celebrity culture.

Nonsensical plot stymies Cronenberg’s ‘Maps’

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
David Cronenberg’s newest film "Map to the Stars" satires Hollywood celebrity culture, but its supernatural elements lessen the film's quality.
Wild Canaries opens in theaters today.

‘Canaries’ combines comedy, noir

Christina Tucker, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
Lawrence Michael Levine's latest film, "Wild Canaries," combines classic comedy and a suspenseful score, to emphasize its creativity and dark sense.
“Bluebird” is a story of the consequences of a bus driver’s mistake.

Alumnus’ ‘Bluebird’ flies off screen

John Pope, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Director Lance Edmands, an NYU alumnus, will be making his directorial feature film debut with "Bluebird."

No ‘Hope’ for ‘Queen and Country’

Nora Blake, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
As the sequel for "Hope and Glory," John Boorman's “Queen and Country" proves to be a disappointment.
Wild Tales combines six stand-alone short films into an anthology centered on the theme of violence and vengence.

Damián Szifrón explores his ‘Wild’ side

Zach Martin, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
The Oscar-nominated film, "Wild Tales" provides dark humor, derived from its over-the-top nature. As well, the film features a mixture of violent and comedic content.

“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” Review

Zach Martin, Staff Writer February 13, 2015
The film “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," explores and exposes critical issues pertaining to women's rights in the Israeli judicial system.

Chaotic ‘Hits’ fails to deliver humor

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
In David Cross' debut directorial film, "Hits," the characters strive for fame, by today's standards.

‘Shadows’ sheds light on vampires

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
The mockumentary, “What We Do in the Shadows," plays on the comical relationship shared between vampires and humans, filled with cleverness and wit.

Documentary shows long path on ‘Way to School’

Isabel Jones, Film Editor February 4, 2015
Recently released stateside, “On the Way to School” documents the importance of education, demonstrating the adversities some must combat for schooling.
Jody Lee Lipes’ “Balley 422” follows Justin Peck’s creative process as he builds his troupe’s show.

Alum pulls back curtain on ballet

Sidney Butler, Contributing Writer February 3, 2015
Director Jody Lee Lipes, who graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts in 2004, discussed his new film, "Ballet 422" and NYU's role in his cinematic career.