Film

Staff Recs: Pretentious Films to Impress Your Fake Friends
Need to sound like you know about movies? Here are a few of our go-tos.
Claire Fishman, Fareid El Gafy, Ethan Zack and Julie Goldberg
• September 12, 2019

‘IT Chapter Two’ Supplies More Laughs Than Screams
In the sequel to the highest-grossing horror film of all time, jokes and feel-good moments soften any real feelings of horror.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• September 11, 2019

Is Netflix’s Next Step a Deep Dive Into the Film Industry?
It would appear that Netflix is beginning to make the full commitment to film distribution by appeasing critics. Is this change due to the big-name stars or is there another reason?
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor
• September 3, 2019

‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind’ Lives up to its Radical Name
Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor
• September 3, 2019

‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’ Delights Inferior Humans Young and Old
Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor
• August 24, 2019

Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ is a Delightful Nightmare in Daylight
Aster’s sophomore film is worlds away from the dimly-lit Hereditary.
Nicole Rosenthal, Editor-at-Large
• July 16, 2019

Staff Recs: Movies That Can Be Enjoyed Despite Knowing the Twist
Afraid you won’t enjoy a movie after someone spoils it? These recs will change your mind.
Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman
• May 10, 2019

‘Good Posture’ Spotlights an Unlikely Female Friendship
In this low-budget indie film, shot over a span of 10 days in Brooklyn, an unlikely pair forms a tender, albeit unconventional, friendship.
Julie Goldberg, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2019

‘Aamis’ Team on Their Flesh-Eating Romance at Tribeca
WSN sat down with the director, lead actress, producer and composers of the Assamese film.
Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor
• May 6, 2019

‘One Punch Man’ Season 2 Pulls Its Punches for Now
The follow-up to the successful anime is off to a disappointing start.
Fareid El Gafy, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2019

‘The Quiet One’ Tells a Rock Star’s Life Story Through His Own Archives
The documentary focuses on Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, who built his own archives throughout his career.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019

Tisch MFA Alum Cenk Ertürk’s Journey to Tribeca
WSN sits down with Tisch MFA alum Cenk Ertürk to talk about “Noah Land,” his feature debut at Tribeca.
Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor
• May 3, 2019

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