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People look at artwork in a gallery. One wall contains a biography of the exhibiting artist titled “Make Way For Berthe Weill” and “Art Dealer Of The Parisian Avant-Garde.”

Review: NYU’s Grey Art Museum unearths a vital female art dealer

“Make Way for Berthe Weill” underscores Weill’s success in overcoming challenges as the first woman modern art dealer.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor October 30, 2024

Entering the Grey Art Museum, English and French chatter bounces off the walls as gallery-goers lust over harmonious impressionist paintings, absurd cubist pieces and striking...

A man with a gray sweater and blue shirt stands with his back to a wall, facing away from a smiling blonde woman with her back to the other side of the wall.

Review: ‘We Live in Time’ is defined by love, not loss

The romance offers a refreshingly realistic portrayal of choosing joy during tragedy — a choice I watched my own family make.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor October 30, 2024

I have never audibly sobbed in a movie theater before, but there’s a first time for everything.  I haven’t seen my mom since she died from cancer almost 10 years ago —...

Photographed from behind hanging stage lights is an orange, white and pink stage set with the words “THE DATING GAME.” On one side of a partition is a standing man holding a microphone and a woman in an orange armchair. On the other side are three men sitting on stools.

Review: Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ teaches viewers to trust their instincts

Based on NYU alum and serial killer Rodney Alcala, the film advises audiences to be more careful in their dating lives.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer October 30, 2024

Cheryl Bradshaw won a date with Rodney Alcala on “The Dating Game” — the TV show equivalent of a blind Tinder date — and thought she had finally escaped the nightmare that...

A man wearing a white poncho stands in a hallway. People behind him hold “no guns” signs and are also dressed in white.

Review: ‘English Teacher’ is in on the joke

Brian Jordan Alvarez’s new series broaches the serious topic of homophobia in schools with refreshing irreverence.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

The new FX show “English Teacher” follows a gay Latino teacher in a Texas suburb who has to navigate a changing social landscape. In a country where schools are a cultural...

A framed black-and-white photograph of people standing in front of a mural.

‘Tiny Grains’ is an emotional and intimate time capsule of Manhattan’s Chinatown

Pearl River Mart’s latest exhibition provides a snapshot of the Chinatown community’s perseverance during the pandemic.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of violence. Nestled in the back of the Pearl River Mart, a small art gallery awaits curious viewers. After exploring colorful...

The entrance to an art exhibit titled “MATERIALIZED SPACE THE ARCHITECTURE OF PAUL RUDOLPH.”

Review: ‘Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph’ rediscovers the American Brutalist’s concrete utopia

The first major exhibition of the architect is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until March 16, 2025.
Erwin Chen, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

Tucked in the back of the Metropolitan Museum of Art lies a modest Modern and Contemporary Art section which currently hosts “Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph.”...

Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.

5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up

These reads are a perfect introduction to the rich world of Filipino literature.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Although Filipino American History Month is coming to an end, it is not too late to learn more about Filipino culture through its literature. It would be impossible to create...

A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.

Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

With roughly 10 million site-wide users in 2023, including the likes of NYU alumni Martin Scorsese and Ayo Edebiri, Letterboxd has become the premier social media platform for...

A woman with short blonde hair with vibrant blue eye makeup looks directly at the camera with a surprised and scared expression.

Review: ‘Smile 2’ gives stage fright a whole new meaning

The new horror franchise finally released its long-awaited sequel with bigger stakes, scares and screams.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Content warning: This review contains discussions of suicide. Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers. In an age where it seems that every horror trope has been done,...

A white gallery wall showcasing a series of paintings as people observe.

Review: ‘What It Becomes’ educates viewers on the process of creating

The small exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art highlights the process of art-making through 18 different pieces of art varying in media.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

As visitors exit the elevator on the third floor of the Whitney Museum of American Art, they might overlook the gallery waiting before them. But for those who enter and take a...

An illustration of a purple lego figure in front of a purple and dark blue cityscape.

Review: ‘Piece by Piece’ is a playful yet shallow dive into a cultural icon

Pharrell Williams takes audiences on an amusing yet underwhelming journey through his life and career in animated Lego form.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has produced some of the greatest songs of the 21st century — “Blurred...

Two men in suits sit in a car. The man on the right is on the phone.

Review: ‘The Apprentice’ exposes the twisted mythology of Donald Trump

The origin story of America’s most infamous proves he was once the puppet too.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. It seems impossible to think of Donald Trump as a young, somewhat reserved and shy-to-ambition businessman...