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Film

Chair of Tisch Undergraduate Film & Television, Joe Pichirallo, has produced a new ABC TV film called "Madoff".

‘Madoff’ Doesn’t Steal the Show

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
The new TV film is produced by Tisch Undergraduate Chair of Film & TV, Joe Pichirallo.
This year's Sundance Film Festival showcased the works of many NYU alumni.

NYU Faculty and Alumni Shine at Sundance Festival

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 1, 2016
Filmmakers from the NYU community generate huge buzz at film festival.
Affleck, Pine Honor Coast Guard Heroes in New Movie

Affleck, Pine Honor Coast Guard Heroes in New Movie

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2016
The new film features Pine as a Coast Guardsman who must rescue Affleck's ship during a storm.
NYU alumnus, Spike Lee, is one of the several prominent members of the film industry boycotting the Oscars this year.

Hashtagging for a More Diverse Oscars

Zach Martin, Arts Editor January 25, 2016
The Oscars are facing are changing their membership rules after controversy over lack of diversity.
Five films to catch over winter break

Five films to catch over winter break

Wondering what films to watch over winter break? Check out these five new films coming out this December.
Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
"Very Semi-Serious" takes audiences through the process of how a cartoon goes from pen to The New Yorker.
Director Kent Jones has released his newest film, "Hitchcock/Truffaut," a documentary about the 27 hours the two spent together.

Kent Jones discusses his new film ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’

Imara Ikhumen, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
WSN interviews Kent Jones, the director of "Hitchcock/Truffaut," a documentary based on the marathon 27-hour conversation between the two legendary directors.
“Everything Will Be Fine” is a German Drama starring James Franco which is set to release in theaters in the United States on December 4, 2015.

Nothing is fine in ‘Every Thing Will Be Fine’

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Wim Wenders' "Everything Will Be Fine" stars James Franco as a writer who causes a car crash.
The Wannabe is a 2015 American drama film set to release on December 4th.

New mob film ‘The Wannabe’ misses the mark

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
New mob film "The Wannabe" adds nothing new to the genre.
Director Justin Kurzel has re-imagined Macbeth, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.

‘Macbeth’ enters modern digital age with aplomb

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer December 2, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard lead the triumphant remake of Shakespeare's tragedy in "Macbeth."
Neal Huff sat down with WSN to discuss his career after NYU, including his role in "Spotlight."

Tisch alumnus walks ‘The Wire,’ shines in ‘Spotlight’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 1, 2015
NYU alumnus Neal Huff discusses with WSN about working in "Spotlight," his work on "The Wire" and how Tisch's environment energized his acting career.
Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Todd Haynes new film, “Carol”, explores a lesbian relationship in 1952 New York City.

‘Carol’ powerfully depicts lesbian couple in the ’50s

Sherrilyn Ling, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Director Todd Haynes said he crafted "Carol," a lesbian romance taking place in the 1950s, to be a love story first. Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchette star in this exquisitely produced film.