Arts

Rock and Roll With President Carter in Mary Wharton’s Feature Debut
The new documentary “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” tracks Carter’s lifelong friendships with the best musicians of his era.
Sam Gray, Contributing Writer
• September 9, 2020

The 2020 VMAs Prove The Traditional Awards Show Model Is Dead
The 2020 MTV VMAs had many firsts, but while it was unorthodox in several ways, nothing can bring the show back to what it used to be.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer
• September 8, 2020

Remembering the Late, Great Chadwick Boseman
On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman passed away after a silent battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of leadership with a filmography that included the likes of Black Panther, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson and James Brown.
Dylan Thomas Kalaydijan, Contributing Writer
• September 8, 2020

Disclosure’s ‘ENERGY’ Is a Vibrant, Electronic Escape
The electronica band takes you to parties all around the world with a variety of collaborators on their newest album, proving that their musical exploration is far from over.
Emily Glass, Contributing Writer
• September 4, 2020

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ A Most Excellent Exercise in Pure Entertainment
20 years after their venture to Heaven and Hell, Bill and Ted prove they’ve still got it as they showcase an immense bout of cheesy charisma.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Film Editor
• September 3, 2020

Warning, the Series Finale of “I May Destroy You” Might Actually Destroy You
Summer phenomenon, “I May Destroy You,” ends its 12 week run on HBO with a twisty, emotional bang.
Isabella Armus, Staff Writer
• September 2, 2020

Katy Perry Clings To Her Past in ‘Smile’
The “Teenage Dream” artist knows how to craft a perfectly encouraging pop hit, even if it’s getting old.
Ana Cubas, Music Editor
• September 1, 2020

The Melacast Network: A Casting and Collaboration Platform for POC by POC
Melacast — recently created by NYU alumna Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah, Tisch sophomore Adrian Sobrado and Ewuradjoa Dawson-Amoah, a graduate from Rutgers University who currently works for a Fortune 500 company — aims to act as a casting and collaboration platform for creatives of color from all walks of life.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Film Editor
• August 31, 2020

What It Means to Be an Artist in Our New World
Artists all over the world take on a new project: reinventing what it means to be a creative during a pandemic.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• August 31, 2020

Judd Apatow Finds the Humor in Grief in ‘The King of Staten Island’
Judd Apatow talks to WSN about grief, heroism and his new film, “The King of Staten Island.”
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor
• June 11, 2020

WNYU Interview with New Zealand Rising Star BENEE
Read the full transcript of the interview below and listen on WNYU’s SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wnyu/benee. You can also check out the “The Sound Between” on Tuesday, May 26 at 2pm EST at WNYU-FM (89.1 FM).
Bridgette Kontner, Host of WNYU’s “The Sound Between”
• May 26, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: Final Edition of the Semester
The most exciting tunes as you get ready to let loose in the summertime.
Vanessa Handy, Alexandra Bentzien, Alexandra Chan, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Ethan Zack
• May 7, 2020

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