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Yalitza Aparicio and Marco Graf in a scene from "Roma." (Courtesy of Netflix)

‘Roma’ Is Human — Simultaneously Moving and Frustrating

The 2018 Mexican Oscar entry is Alfonso Cuarón’s first film since winning an Oscar for directing “Gravity.”
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor December 3, 2018
The 2018 Mexican Oscar entry is Alfonso Cuarón’s first film since winning an Oscar for directing “Gravity.”
Kat Aman and Connor Sandstorm formed Haiku in 2017. (Courtesy of Haiku)

New School and NYU Collide for Haiku

Megan O’Brien, Contributing Writer December 3, 2018
WSN sits down with the voice behind Manhattan-based band Haiku, who discussed feminine beauty, life without music and the harm in comparing yourself to others.
Bryan Cranston in "Network," an adaptation of the 1976 film. (Courtesy of the National Theatre)

‘Network’ Is a Genius Adaptation of the Film

This new play featuring Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston hopes to find the same success it had on the West End on Broadway.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Contributing Writer December 3, 2018
This new play featuring Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston hopes to find the same success it had on the West End on Broadway.
3OH!3 members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte played their chart-topping 2008 album "Want" on Tuesday at Irving Plaza. (Photo by Nicole Rosenthal)

3OH!3 Commands Irving Plaza

If you’re looking for a time machine to take you to that part of 2008, you’re in luck.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor December 3, 2018

Ten years ago was a much simpler time. Teens faced an epidemic of texter’s thumb, watched iTunes-bought Jersey Shore episodes from their iTouch devices and uploaded their latest...

Barry Jenkins won an Oscar just last year for "Moonlight." Now, he is gearing up to release his latest project "If Beale Street Could Talk."(Photo by Ryan Mikel)

Barry Jenkins Talks ‘Beale Street,’ Baldwin and #MeToo

The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.
Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor December 3, 2018
The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.
The poster for "We Need This Musical To Stop Us From Killing Ourselves: The Musical!" The show is a raunchy, comedic take on weighty issues like suicide, self-worth and failure. (via facebook.com)

Do We Need This Musical To Stop Us From Killing Ourselves?

Claire Fishman, Staff Writer November 30, 2018
Writers Glasgow Lyman and Jeff Rosick debut their new musical “We Need This Musical to Stop Us From Killing Ourselves: The Musical!” at SoHo Playhouse.
The cast of "Living With...," a production by NYU Steinhardt's Drama Therapy department that explores the current HIV/AIDS crisis. (Courtesy of Sarah Binney, Steinhardt Public Affairs Specialist)

Steinhardt’s Original Production “Living With…” Addresses the AIDS Crisis of Today

“Living With…,” produced by the NYU Steinhardt Drama Therapy program, highlights the stories of newly diagnosed and long-term HIV/AIDS survivors through theatre and music.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer November 30, 2018
“Living With…,” produced by the NYU Steinhardt Drama Therapy program, highlights the stories of newly diagnosed and long-term HIV/AIDS survivors through theatre and music.
Will Ferrell as Buddy in "Elf," a classic Christmas film that promises to deliver laughs and holiday spirit year after year. (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Best Holiday Films

As November comes to an end and we recover from the pounds of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce consumed at Thanksgiving, the holiday season begins to close in. Whether...

Aminé performs at Brooklyn Steel on Monday. (Photo by Avani Jurakhan)

On a Rainy Monday, Aminé Takes Brooklyn Steel by Storm

Aminé’s bright yellow energy mixed with unfaltering gratitude transformed a concert into a creatively masterful self-love sermon.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

Banana badass Aminé played a lavishly intimate set after a long, dark and rainy Monday, delivering stunning hip-hop-inspired tracks to a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn Steel. The...

Poster for the third annual Chanukahstravaganza: 'Twas the Night Before Chanukah.' The event will take place at Union Hall this Saturday. (via unionhallny.com)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend: Nov. 30 to Dec. 2

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina November 29, 2018

Temperatures are dropping and the New York City streets are getting less welcoming by the minute, but that doesn’t mean you should let the weekend pass you by. Whether you take...

Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as long-time best friends in "The Kominsky Method," which finds humor in aging. (via facebook.com)

‘The Kominsky Method’ Ruminates on Life, Death and Enlarged Prostates

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor November 28, 2018
Netflix’s latest original series brings two Hollywood legends to the small screen and lets them find comedy in their old age.
Unpopular Opinions: Actors

Unpopular Opinions: Actors

Hot takes on Hollywood Hall-of-Famers.