Film
Review: The 4K restoration of ‘Suzhou River’ enhances a fleeting urban fairy tale
Strand Releasing’s 4K restoration of Lou Ye’s arthouse romance “Suzhou River” gives new life to a modern classic, while retaining the film's gritty essence. ‘Suzhou River’ began its theatrical run at Film Forum this Friday, Feb. 17.
The case against ‘Whiplash’
We made a huge mistake giving this guy an Oscar.
Q&A: Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke on China’s changing identity
WSN spoke with celebrated Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke about nationalism, the internet and capturing contemporary China.
Opinion: NYU’s film production allotment isn’t enough
With rising production costs, NYU should financially support their student filmmakers to level the playing field and help them reach their greatest potential.
Review: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ restoration immortalizes a masterpiece
The 4K restoration of Ang Lee’s monumental martial arts classic “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” by Sony Pictures Classics further cements the film’s indelible legacy. The film will be playing in select theaters starting Feb. 17.
Post-breakup movies for that post-Valentine’s Day slump
Going through a breakup? Hung up on loneliness post-Valentine's Day? Here’s a list of the best movies to watch when you're feeling anti-love.
Review: ‘Knock at the Cabin’ is an apocalyptic test of belief
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest continues a string of fascinating, mostly-solid thrillers.
Review: ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ is a surprisingly ambitious spinoff sequel
Computer animation and an unexpectedly heartwarming narrative go hand in hand in DreamWorks Animation’s latest “Shrek” franchise installment. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is now playing in theaters.
Off the Radar: ‘Charulata’ and the conflict between old and the new
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Charulata” is available to stream on Kanopy and HBO Max.
Review: ‘Godland’ shows faith at the ends of the earth
In Hlynur Pálmason’s accomplished third feature film, a Danish priest succumbs to a bitter existential crisis in the badlands of coastal Iceland. “Godland” is currently playing at the IFC Center.
Review: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ doesn’t know what to do with itself
Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut flounders — much like its two main characters.
‘The Last of Us’ brings its source game to life in the best way possible
This January, fans of the iconic zombie survival video game “The Last of Us” get to revisit the story of Ellie and Joel on HBO Max almost 10 years after the original game released.
