Film

The case against ‘Oppenheimer’
Leading the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture, it’s time to ruffle some Nolan-heads and reassess the biopic.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024

Review: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is an ode to loyal fans
The long-awaited adaptation of a childhood classic seems to have matured with its enthusiasts, while making room for the appreciation of a larger audience — still, some question if it has matured too quickly.
Eleanor Jacobs, Staff Writer
• February 12, 2024

Off the Radar: Redefining national images in ‘The Scent of Green Papaya’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “The Scent of Green Papaya” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• February 9, 2024

The lasting genius of ‘The Sopranos’ on its 25th anniversary
Even 25 years on, “waste management” has never been so entertaining.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2024

Review: Why ‘The Zone of Interest’ asks you not to watch, but listen
“The Zone of Interest” is an experimental audiovisual portrait of Auschwitz that questions the nature of violence.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2024

Review: ‘All of Us Strangers’ is a hauntingly bleak tale of grief and trauma
Featuring stellar performances and cinematography, Andrew Haigh’s latest film is a spiritual romance meant to be experienced, not enjoyed. “All of Us Strangers” is now showing in select theaters.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• February 5, 2024

Off the Radar: ‘24 City’ and building over the ashes of industry
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “24 City” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• February 2, 2024

The case for Greta Gerwig
“Barbie” snubs in the Oscar nominations have the internet in an uproar.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• February 2, 2024

5 NYC movies to get you excited about being back on campus
The best movies for living your main-character life.
Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw and Alexa Donovan
• January 31, 2024

Q&A: Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho on the changing tides of cinema
WSN spoke with Mendonça about his latest project, “Pictures of Ghosts,” a documentary that captures film culture in flux.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• January 26, 2024

Off the Radar: Ramen, ambition and love in ‘Tampopo’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Tampopo” is available to stream on Kanopy and Max.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• January 26, 2024

Review: ‘Wonka’ is a sweet treat for your inner child
WSN spoke with actors Timothée Chalamet and Keegan-Michael Key about Paul King’s whimsical homage to the iconic story.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2023

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Eva Mundo, Deputy News Editor • October 10, 2025

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