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Film

Kanbar returns with first screening

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor January 29, 2015
The Kanbar Event Series will be hosting a screening of "Little Accidents" on Jan. 29, a film that was written and directed by NYU alumna, Sara Colangelo.

Upcoming films demonstrate versatility, excitement

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015
A look at films premiering in 2015.
‘Zero Motivation’ looks at women in army

‘Zero Motivation’ looks at women in army

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer December 3, 2014
Walk the Moon's follow-up to their self-titled album imitates its '80s influences too closely
Notable 2014 films available to stream

Notable 2014 films available to stream

Alex Greenberger, Arts Editor December 3, 2014
Skip the line for "Interstellar" and watch some of the year's best movies from the comfort of your couch
‘The Babadook’ uses effective scares

‘The Babadook’ uses effective scares

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer November 26, 2014
Without any jump scares, "The Babadook" manages to create a chilling atmosphere
‘The Imitation Game’ boasts rich emotions

‘The Imitation Game’ boasts rich emotions

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer November 26, 2014
"The Imitation Game" avoids falling into "Oscar bait" tropes
‘Horrible Bosses’ stars discuss sequel

‘Horrible Bosses’ stars discuss sequel

Vincent Salvano, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
The stars of "Horrible Bosses 2" discuss the challenges of making a sequel and what's new for part two.
Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Zach Martin, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is a moody horror film that succeeds because of its atmosphere
Oscar  entry gives  powerful love story

Oscar entry gives powerful love story

Jena Keahon, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
Switzerland's Oscar entry clouds important story of gay rights with distracting docudrama format.
“Rosewater” depicts power of journalism

“Rosewater” depicts power of journalism

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
Despite its problems, Jon Stewart's directorial debut succeeds in showing the power of truth and journalism
Left to right: Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz, Steve Carell as John du Pont and Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz.

‘Foxcatcher’ questions family, power

Alexandra Mujica, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
"Foxcatcher" is a rich, intense character study with a surprising career move from Steve Carell
Beyond the Lights releases on Nov. 13, 2014.

Actress saves ‘Beyond the Lights’

Marcus Jones, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
Although "Beyond the Lights" falls into clichés constantly, the film succeeds because of Gugu Mbatha-Raw's performance