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Film

The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 27, 2017
In Sean Baker's "The Florida Project," the darkness of the state is revealed.
The movie "I Am Another You" by Nanfu Wang, is a moving story that explores the homeless community of the United States.

‘I Am Another You’ Captivates Audiences with Raw Emotion

Paige Lane, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
"I Am Another You" delves into what it's really like to be experiencing homelessness in the United States.
The new documentary “Pathological Optimist” follows the doctor who linked vaccines with autism, Andrew Wakefield.

Anti-Vaccine Doc Fails to Condemn Lies

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 26, 2017
"The Pathological Optimist" gives a sympathetic look at Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who falsified anti-vaccine research.
In Reade and Evans’ documentary “Bugs,” the two show the ways in which bugs might become a very important staple in the human diet as humanity deals with the world’s food consumption crisis.

‘Bugs’ Is Surprisingly Appetizing

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
"Bugs" is a documentary about the "edible insects movement," and makes the argument that insects should be considered as an alternative to meat.
‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 20, 2017
"Elizabeth Blue" is a film that deals with mental illness in a fleshed-out way, without reducing itself to stereotypes or stigmas.
In Bed With Lady Gaga

In Bed With Lady Gaga

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017
Lady Gaga's new Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" gives an intimate look into the NYU alum's life.
Nathan Silver's enthralling new film 'Thirst Street' tells a story of romantic obsession in Paris. The film opens on September 20th at Quad Cinemas.

‘Thirst Street’ — Under the Lights

Marisa Lopez, Contributing Writer September 19, 2017
"Thirst Street" is a story of a flight attendant whose life gets turned upside down after meeting a man on the job.
Museum of the Moving Image presents the U.S. theatrical premiere engagement of Close Relations

Family Divisions Exposed in ‘Close Relations’

Jessica Ji, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Close Relations" details Ukriane-Russia relations through an unexpected lens: a family conflict.
“Victoria & Abdul” is a comedy-drama film based on real life relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim.

‘Victoria & Abdul’ Lacks Depth

Guru Ramanathan, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Victoria & Abdul" is a period drama like no other; exploring the platonic relationship between two unlike characters with glimpses of humor.
In his latest role as Brad Sloan, Ben Stiller's character compares his present to the glory days of college.

‘Brad’s Status’ Finds Humor in Insecurity

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 13, 2017
"Brad's Status" continues Ben Stiller's foray into indie films, telling the story of one man's mid-life crisis.
Dayveon explores the life of gangsters with the aim of being a coming of age story.

‘Dayveon’ Shows Promise, But Lacks Strength in Its Characters

Guru Ramanathan, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
"Dayveon," written, produced, directed (and everything else) by debut filmmaker Amman Abbasi, is a coming-of-age gangster film about innocence and loss.
Strong Island is a raw and emotional film about the loss of a young man.

‘Strong Island:’ A Story of Racial Injustice Told by Those Left Behind

Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
"Strong Island" is a story of injustice, detailing the murder of director Yance Ford's brother during the worst of the Jim Crow era.