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A photo of "Canstruction" at Brookfield Place in 2014. (via artsbrookfield.com)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Nov. 2 to Nov. 4

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina November 1, 2018
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

The Realities Behind Working on Set in Tisch

First-hand accounts from Tisch Film & TV students about their experiences as production assistants on set and how they’re preparing for their future careers.
Claire Fishman, Contributing Writer October 31, 2018

The Tisch School of the Arts is sometimes fascinating and sometimes bizarre. While the school is made up of a variety of majors covering different forms of art, one of its most...

The storefront for Generation Records on Thompson St.

In the Village, Generation Records Banks on a Future for Vinyl

The owner of Generation Records in the Village discusses the current state of vinyl and the legacy of the artistic hub.
Jude Zhu, Contributing Writer October 31, 2018
The owner of Generation Records in the Village discusses the current state of vinyl and the legacy of the artistic hub.
Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

This week we’re getting spooky niche with our unpopular opinions and taking a look at supernatural villains!

The spookiest day of the year is upon us: Halloween. All the ghosts and goblins come to play on this night of tricks and treats. Halloween is a pop culture phenomenon — the basis...

The cover for St. Vincent's stripped down album "MassEducation." (via facebook.com)

The Sonic Reinvention of St. Vincent’s ‘MASSEDUCTION’

Michael Muth, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

In the music industry, it’s adapt or die. If you want to survive, you have to stay relevant, which is why bands are constantly trying out new quirks and sounds. From DJ remixes...

The cover for Greta Van Fleet's most recent studio album "Anthem of the Peaceful Army." Via Facebook.com.

Greta Van Fleet Give SoundCloud Rappers a Run for Their Money

Michael Muth October 30, 2018
This up-and-coming band stays true to its glam-rock roots, releasing an album that is both electrifying and tender.
Cory Michael Smith in a still from "1985." Courtesy of 1985thefilm.com

‘1985’: A Gripping and Private View into the AIDS Epidemic

Kaylee DeFreitas October 30, 2018

Based on his short film of the same name, Yen Tan’s “1985” follows Adrian (Cory Michael Smith) as he visits home in Fort Worth, Texas after moving to New York and not returning...

A promotional poster for the third season of "Daredevil." (via Facebook.com)

‘Daredevil’ Season 3 Is the Perfect Action Noir

Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor October 30, 2018
The latest season of "Daredevil" provides more over-the-top action and subtle drama than fans could have hoped for.
Gary Hart during his 1987 presidential campaign. (via commons.wikimedia.org)

Gary Hart and the Year Politics Collided With Celebrity

One fateful week in 1987 and how it changed the future of politics.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor October 29, 2018
One fateful week in 1987 and how it changed the future of politics.
(Illustration by Sophia DiIorio)

Music Taste Could Score You a Match on Tinder

How picking the perfect Anthem could determine who swipes right and who swipes left.
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
How picking the perfect Anthem could determine who swipes right and who swipes left.
From left to right, Christopher Soto, Saeed Jones and Pamela Sneed at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House. (Photo by Alex Cullina)

The Poets Behind the First Queer POC Anthology

Three queer poets of color talked the role of poetry at an event at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, while celebrating the release of the new anthology, “Nepantla.”
1QA@OLP;.-}”, Books & Theater Editor October 29, 2018
Three queer poets of color talked the role of poetry at an event at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, while celebrating the release of the new anthology, “Nepantla.”
Shevaun Mizrahi, an NYU Master of Fine Arts graduate, spent six years filming her upcoming documentary “Distant Constellation” at a retirement home in Istanbul. (Photo courtesy of Shevaun Mizrahi)

The Six Years Behind a Tisch Grad’s Debut Film

Over a six-year process, Shevaun Mizrahi crafted a continuing emotional narrative in her debut film.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor October 29, 2018
Over a six-year process, Shevaun Mizrahi crafted a continuing emotional narrative in her debut film.