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Film

Young filmmakers at the 13th Annual KidsFilmFest.

Brooklyn Kids Festival Tackles Adversity, Bullies and Trump, Too

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor June 5, 2018
The Brooklyn International Film Festival held its kidsfilmfest this past weekend, where 15 films tackled prevalent themes in today's political landscape.
“Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator Robert Kennedy before his tragic assassination in 1968.

Tribeca 2018: ‘Bobby Kennedy for President:’ A Glossy Tribute

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
The Netflix docuseries “Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator before his tragic assassination in 1968.
Laia Costa in Matthew Brown's "Maine."

Tribeca 2018: ‘Maine’ Lacks a Main Event

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2018
Matthew Brown's "Maine" is a film lost in the wilderness.
Matthew Broderick and Géza Röhrig in "To Dust."

Tribeca 2018: A Complex Examination of Grief in ‘To Dust’

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
"To Dust" follows Shmuel, a Hasidic Jew, and the grief surrounding his wife's death. It won the audience award at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
Liv Hill in "Jellyfish."

Tribeca 2018: ‘Jellyfish’ Is a Valiant First Effort for James Gardner

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
If one were to judge James Gardner’s film “Jellyfish” on its synopsis, their initial assumptions may deceive them.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "All About Nina."

Tribeca 2018: Comedy and Trauma and ‘All About Nina’

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor April 30, 2018
NYU alumna Eva Vives’ newest film “All About Nina" blends comedy, drama and romance, but if you came just for the laughs, be warned...
"The Night Eats the World" follows one man's story after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.

Tribeca 2018: ‘The Night Eats the World’ Is A Great Zombie Movie

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 27, 2018
“The Night Eats the World" follows one man's journey after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.
John Krasinksi in "A Quiet Place."

Staff Recs: Intelligent Horror Films

In honor of "A Quiet Place" getting a sequel and "Get Out" winning an Oscar, WSN has compiled a list of the most intelligent horror films for your viewing pleasure.
Zahraa Aldoujaili and Yara Aliadotter in "Amateurs."

Tribeca 2018: Swedish Film ‘Amateurs’ Is a Little Amateur

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer April 27, 2018
"Amateurs" tap into the heart of what makes filmmaking so special, as well as the struggles of the craft itself.
Poster for "Duck Butter," which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival this past week.

Tribeca 2018: ‘Duck Butter’ Is Experimental Intimacy

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer April 25, 2018
Miguel Arteta’s dramedy “Duck Butter” is bold, beautiful and absurd.
Sarah Ritley and the women of the Mercury era.

A Large Step for Womankind in ‘Mercury 13’

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer April 25, 2018
Netflix’s new documentary “Mercury 13” tells the story of 13 woman pilots who took part in grueling medical testing in order to become astronauts, but were ultimately denied the position because of their gender.
Fred Rogers, known as the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” life is being profiled in the new documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor."

‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ Remembers Mr. Rogers

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" explores the man behind the long running children's show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."