Arts

Review: ‘Gladiator II’ is the world’s new Roman Empire
Ridley Scott’s latest proves that sequels are worth it, even after 24 years.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief
• December 4, 2024

6 of 2024’s most overlooked movies
Before “Anora” and “Wicked” become the unbridled talk of the town, take a look at a few of 2024’s most underrated gems.
Leo Field, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2024

Ranked: Presidents in film & TV
Instead of focusing on our current presidency, get lost in these fictional presidents, ranging from all-American to wholly unpolitical.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2024

Books beyond Bobst: 2 collections of feminist essays, a critique of U.S. foreign policy and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Mehr Kotval, Yezen Saadah and Eva Mundo
• December 2, 2024

Mapping out McDonald’s
Through riveting photos and reporting, “McAtlas” by CAS alum and James Beard Award-winning photojournalist Gary He shows how McDonald’s is a portrait of humanity.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer
• December 2, 2024

Review: ‘Toward Joy’ builds new frameworks for American art
Drawing on Black feminist theory, the Brooklyn Museums’ American Art galleries offer a groundbreaking critique of museum collecting practices.
Katherine Welander, Copy Chief
• November 27, 2024

Review: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ is annoyingly fun
The multiplayer is enraging, the campaign is disappointing, but the gameplay is so enjoyable that I can’t help but suffer.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor
• November 27, 2024

Review: ‘The Roommate’ struggles to find its heart
The Broadway production starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow inspires a lot of laughs, but not much else.
Chantal Mann, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2024

Review: ‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ ends on a high note — literally
The highly anticipated movie soundtrack is intensely “thrillifying” and lives up to the 21-year old Broadway bible.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2024

Review: ‘Sli’merre 2’ is a woozy, hypnotic sonic trip
The producer-rapper duo reunites after five years with a 16-track project, which strikes a perfect balance between Pi’erre Bourne’s immersive beats and Young Nudy’s unique vocals.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2024

3 dysfunctional family movies to prepare you for Thanksgiving dinner
These films will make you realize that whatever you’re walking into at home could always be worse.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer
• November 25, 2024

How an NYU alum abandoned Hollywood to make their most honest film yet
WSN spoke with Jack Haven about their directorial debut, “October Crow,” and what it means to be punk in modern filmmaking.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer
• November 25, 2024


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