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Review: ‘Novocaine’ subverts action movie archetypes

Filled with critiques of conservatism and masculinity, “Novocaine” redefines heroism.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Jack Quaid, best known for his work in the Prime Video show “The Boys,” is a Gen Z heartthrob. The perfect mix of nerdy, attractive and talented, Quaid secured his place in...

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Review: ‘Plankton: The Movie’ is everything wrong with modern SpongeBob

This poor sponge hasn’t had a “Sweet Victory” for longer than some of us have been alive.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

“SpongeBob SquarePants” needs to die. From 1999 to 2004, the first three seasons of that show represented some of the finest children’s television — undeniably childish,...

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Review: Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ is a revitalized return to form

The NYU alum’s latest studio album thrives when she embraces her eccentricities and falters when she boxes herself in.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

After the 2020 dance-pop album, “Chromatica,” fans have yearned for Lady Gaga to release music reminiscent of her earlier works. The singer’s latest album, “MAYHEM,”...

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Student rockstar Naomi Yanos on performance and new EP

The NYU senior spoke with WSN about producing their own music and the release of their newest record, “Rock in the Forest.”
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

From attending the Paul Green Rock Academy to touring with Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers and Gene Ween of Ween during their early teenage years, Clive Davis senior Naomi Yanos...

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Review: JENNIE’s ‘Ruby’ is the perfect balance of persona and personal

Completing the quartet of BLACKPINK’s solo projects, JENNIE’s debut album lands on top.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Ever since she debuted in the internationally known K-pop group BLACKPINK in 2016, Jennie Kim — mononymously known as JENNIE — has become a ubiquitous force of nature...

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Staff Recs: Ireland

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a somewhat Irish desk.

Instead of “kiss me, I’m Irish,” this St. Patrick’s Day, the WSN Arts Desk presents you with “consume me, I’m Irish media.”  “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray Filled...

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4 Central Park monuments and the historical women behind them

Next time you make your way uptown, consider visiting one of these four monuments in honor of Women’s History Month.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

In a month marked by celebrating women and their contributions throughout history, there’s an unlikely place to look for a glimpse into the past: Central Park. The park...

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Filmmaker Mona Benyamin’s dark humor expertly analyzes Palestinian suffering

A series of three short films will screen at Metrograph on Sunday as part of the “Screen Memories” exhibition co-presented by Abrons Arts Center and Artists Alliance Inc.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2025

The Palestinian experience is one defined by misery, trauma and nostalgia — a collection of memories and hopes that strive to achieve a sense of comfort and belonging in a life...

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‘Mickey 17’ is a frenetic, uproarious hit

Bong Joon Ho’s darkly comedic sci-fi entry deftly guides its erratic tone.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

It was never going to be easy following “Parasite’s” four-Oscar win, but if there was any director who isn’t afraid of being trapped in that shadow, it’s probably Bong...

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Review: This American sound artist’s exhibition bridges auditory divides

The Whitney Museum of American Art’s new exhibition, “All Day All Night” by Christine Sun Kim, urges viewers to reflect on their relationship with sound.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

English was never formally designated as the national language until now — the United States never had an official language before President Donald Trump’s executive order...

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Review: Heart and hilarity take center stage in The Classical Studio’s ‘Twelfth Night’

Tisch’s modern interpretation of the centuries-old play highlights the importance of community.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Every year, a select group of NYU students who approach modern and classical theater text delivers a performance of a Shakespearean play, one of two major performance projects....

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Review: ‘Devil in the Family’ exposes Ruby Franke — but lets her husband off the hook

The brief Hulu docuseries reveals the dangers of family vlogging and its lasting harm on the kids in front of the camera.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Hulu’s latest true crime docuseries, “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” exposes the disturbing reality behind one of YouTube’s most infamous family vloggers....