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Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a respected  surgeon leading a flawless life with his family, and when Martin, a fatherless teen, begins insinuating himself into the family's life, a secret which would shatter Dr. Murphy’s life is revealed.

The Twisted Brilliance of ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 17, 2017
Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" tells the story of a cardiovascular surgeon with a seemingly perfect life, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.
The Siege is based on the 2002 event that Palestinian fighters were trapped in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for 39 days. Starting Oct. 12, this story has been brought to the stage of NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts by the Palestinian Freedom Theatre.

Freedom Theater’s ‘The Siege’ Arrives at Skirball

Madeline Pursell, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Palestinian Freedom Theatre’s "The Siege" at NYU Skirball tells the story of the siege on the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in 2002.
Comedian, LGBTQ+ activist and environmental rights advocate Peterson Toscano sat down with WSN staff to discuss his upcoming plans and routines for his lecture at NYU. His lecture will be at the Barasch Theater on Oct. 11 at 6:30pm.

Peterson Toscano Uses Comedy to Tackle Societal Issues

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
Comedian Peterson Toscana speaks with WSN about his lecture and comedy routine at the Barasch Theater at NYU on Oct. 11.

Elizabeth Cappuccino graduated from Tisch last winter. She has recently been promoting her film “Super Dark Times” and was in the season four premiere of “Broad City.”

Elizabeth Cappuccino Talks New Film and Life After NYU

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
WSN sat down with NYU alum Elizabeth Cappuccino to discuss her career, costars, and future projects.

Weaves is an indie-rock band from Toronto, Canada, and will play at Rough Trade in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Weaves Ventures into ‘Wide Open’

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
WSN chatted with Morgan Waters, the guitarist of Weaves. The Canadian indie-pop band will be performing at Rough Trade this Tuesday.
NYU dropout Woody Allen released his new film “Wonder Wheel” at the New York Film Festival. The film tells the story of a couple in the 1950s living in Coney Island.

Painful Nostalgia in ‘Wonder Wheel’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 16, 2017
NYU alumni Woody Allen closed out the 55th New York Film Festival with "Wonder Wheel," a story of nostalgia and disappointment.
Tisch Film & TV senior Alejandro Cervantes is the director of Shakespeare in the Square’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He fell in love with theater after going abroad to London.

NYU Students Genderbend Shakespeare

Joshua Jones, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
NYU students performed a gender-swapped version of Shakespeare's classic in Washington Square Park last weekend.

Dominique Fishback, from the HBO show “The Deuce”, sat down with WSN to discuss her role as a sex worker in New York in the 1970s and the larger themes that her character represents.

Talking With Dominique Fishback of HBO’s ‘The Deuce’

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer October 13, 2017
Dominique Fishback of HBO's "The Deuce" recently sat down with WSN to discuss her show, knack for playwriting and playing a prostitute.
Catch George A. Romero’s classic "Night of the Living Dead" in a new 4K restoration at the Film Forum this October.

Film Forum Revives ‘Night of the Living Dead’ in 4K

Tristen Calderon, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Just in time for Halloween, Film Forum is showing George Romero's 1968 masterpiece "Night of the Living Dead" in beautiful 4K restoration.
WSN staff talks about their best Halloween childhood costumes ranging from Tigger to being a washing machine.

Staff Recs: Best Childhood Halloween Costumes

WSN staff members choose their best childhood halloween costumes.
Ai Weiwei’s film Human Flow raises awareness of the growing refugee situation across 20 different countries. Human Flow hits theaters October 13th.

‘Human Flow’ is Heartbreaking and Mesmerizing

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 11, 2017
Ai Weiwei's documentary "Human Flow" represents the stories of millions of refugees in a revolutionary way: by showing them as people.
The great Greek tragedy is retold with the main character reimagined as a Latino man in prison, hoping to realize his dreams.

“Oedipus El Rey:” Classical Tragedy Turned Current Event

Emma Hernando, Contributing Writer October 11, 2017
"Oedipus El Rey" puts a 21st century spin on a classic tale.