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Film

Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep star in the new British drama, “Suffragette”.

‘Suffragette’ screening, panel discuss sexism at Cantor Film Center

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
The Fusion Film Festival at NYU launched their celebration of women in film with a screening of the film "Suffragette" and a panel discussion with leading feminists of the modern day.
Alicia Vikander and Eddie Redmayne star in Tom Hooper’s new film “The Danish Girl”.

Film looks at transgender women in 1920s Denmark

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
"The Danish Girl" overcomes controversial cisgender casting to create a tender and visceral film about Lili Wegener, a 20th century transgender woman
2015 film, “Mustang” follows five orphaned sisters living in Turkey dealing with the strict rule of their extended family members.

‘Mustang’ confronts horror of gender oppression in Turkey

Ryan Matera, Contributing Writer November 19, 2015
"Mustang" tracks the disruption of childhood when five young Turkish girls are forced into arranged marriages.
NYU Tisch Alumna Camilla Niellson's sixth film, “Democrats” centers on the three-year project of drafting a democratic constitution in Zimbabwe.

Alumna wins best documentary at Tribeca with ‘Democrats’

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Tisch alumna Camilla Nielsson won Best Documentary for her film "Democrats," which captures the alliance between two Democratic parties in Zimbabwe.
The NYU New Visions and Voices Festival celebrates Tisch talent at its Finalists Screening & Awards Announcement on November 12, 2015. The finalists include Nadia Fedchin, Mitchell Lazar, Kira Dane, David Fu, Andreas Hadjipateras, Barak Barkan, Sachin Dharwadker, Braulio
Lin (from left to right).

NYU film fest shows New Visions, New Voices

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Film and Television students got a taste of the professional film festival circuit at the New Visions and Voices Festival. Festival winners were announced on Thursday, with first place going to Andreas Hadjipateras for his short film, "Gallero."
Panelists Shirley Leyro (left) and Isabel Martinez (right), from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discuss immigration issues after screening of JR’s new film Ellis starring Robert De Niro.

Immigration experts tackle ‘Ellis’ immigration in film

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Immigration experts examined and deconstructed Robert DeNiro's latest film, "Ellis" from a historical perspective in a panel discussion at Kimmel on Nov. 9.
NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

Filmmaker alum talks Tisch, production company

Zach Martin, Film Editor November 16, 2015
Tisch alumnus Josh Mond discusses how he used his time at NYU to launch his successful film career, most recently shown in his directorial debut, "James White."
“The Peanuts Movie" unites audiences of all ages.

Classic comic strip graphics preserved on screen in ‘Peanuts Movie’

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The Peanuts Movie is a warm tribute to the beloved comic strip characters.
‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
"Entertainment" shows that even stand-up comedy can lose its fun and excitement.
Spotlight is a new American drama film starring Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams.

Film shines ‘Spotlight’ on Church expose

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
"Spotlight" stars Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo star as Boston Globe investigative journalists who uncovered the 2002 Catholic Church sex abuse scandal.
Christopher Abbott stars in the new American drama film, James White.

Alum directs gritty, emotional ‘White’

Daria Butler, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Experience the struggles of being a young adult in New York with the self-destructive James White in N.Y.U alumni Josh Mond's latest film, "James White."
The WSN staff recommends their favorite high school movies.

Staff Recs: High school films

Zach Martin, Maddie Pazzani, Audrey Deng and Anne Cruz November 5, 2015
Reminisce your high school memories with these staff-recommended high school movies like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Heathers."