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From Right to Left, Adam Roat, James Feinberg, Matt Rose.

The Many Musical Hats of Matt Rose

July 10, 2018
Matt Rose sat down with WSN to discuss his diverse approach to music, cinema, and theater.
KPR's profile on Soundcloud.

KPR Searches for Nostalgia with New EP

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor July 10, 2018
KPR tries to meld a variety of trending hip hop elements together in his new project, with middling results.
Jungle on stage on June 18 at the collective's live performance at the Brooklyn Steel.

Jungle Was Busy Earnin’ the Crowd’s Love at Recent Brooklyn Steel Show

Xin-Rui Lee, Contributing Writer July 2, 2018
A review of Jungle's performance on June 18 at the Bowery in New York.
Sign from this year's Governors Ball

Governors Ball 2018

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow June 16, 2018

Comprised of city slickers, suburban dreamers and teenage music lovers from all over, Governors Ball rang in its eighth year on Randall's Island. Governors Ball, more lovingly...

Young filmmakers at the 13th Annual KidsFilmFest.

Brooklyn Kids Festival Tackles Adversity, Bullies and Trump, Too

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor June 5, 2018
The Brooklyn International Film Festival held its kidsfilmfest this past weekend, where 15 films tackled prevalent themes in today's political landscape.
“Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator Robert Kennedy before his tragic assassination in 1968.

Tribeca 2018: ‘Bobby Kennedy for President:’ A Glossy Tribute

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
The Netflix docuseries “Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator before his tragic assassination in 1968.
Laia Costa in Matthew Brown's "Maine."

Tribeca 2018: ‘Maine’ Lacks a Main Event

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2018
Matthew Brown's "Maine" is a film lost in the wilderness.
Matthew Broderick and Géza Röhrig in "To Dust."

Tribeca 2018: A Complex Examination of Grief in ‘To Dust’

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
"To Dust" follows Shmuel, a Hasidic Jew, and the grief surrounding his wife's death. It won the audience award at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
Liv Hill in "Jellyfish."

Tribeca 2018: ‘Jellyfish’ Is a Valiant First Effort for James Gardner

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
If one were to judge James Gardner’s film “Jellyfish” on its synopsis, their initial assumptions may deceive them.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "All About Nina."

Tribeca 2018: Comedy and Trauma and ‘All About Nina’

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor April 30, 2018
NYU alumna Eva Vives’ newest film “All About Nina" blends comedy, drama and romance, but if you came just for the laughs, be warned...
"The Night Eats the World" follows one man's story after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.

Tribeca 2018: ‘The Night Eats the World’ Is A Great Zombie Movie

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 27, 2018
“The Night Eats the World" follows one man's journey after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.
John Krasinksi in "A Quiet Place."

Staff Recs: Intelligent Horror Films

In honor of "A Quiet Place" getting a sequel and "Get Out" winning an Oscar, WSN has compiled a list of the most intelligent horror films for your viewing pleasure.