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Nathan Silver's enthralling new film 'Thirst Street' tells a story of romantic obsession in Paris. The film opens on September 20th at Quad Cinemas.

‘Thirst Street’ — Under the Lights

Marisa Lopez, Contributing Writer September 19, 2017
"Thirst Street" is a story of a flight attendant whose life gets turned upside down after meeting a man on the job.
NYU professor Alexandra Zelman-Doring shines in "The Itch."

Scratching an ‘Itch’ You Hate to Have

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 19, 2017
"The Itch" centers around the relationship one has with an alcoholic loved one — a relationship that not everyone can relate to experiencing, but a heart-wrenching one nonetheless.
Museum of the Moving Image presents the U.S. theatrical premiere engagement of Close Relations

Family Divisions Exposed in ‘Close Relations’

Jessica Ji, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Close Relations" details Ukriane-Russia relations through an unexpected lens: a family conflict.
“Stairway to Stardom” by Amanda Szeglowski on September 14 2017

‘Stairway to Stardom’ is HERE

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Stairway to Stardom," created by and starring NYU alumni, is a mixture of dance, theater and everything in between.
On Friday evening, AUNTS took over the entirety Skirball for an immersive underground dance experience

Experimental Dance at Skirball

Devanshi Khetarpal, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
AUNTS took over Skirball last Friday, Sept. 15, as several downtown artists performed in the hallways and dressing rooms.
“Victoria & Abdul” is a comedy-drama film based on real life relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim.

‘Victoria & Abdul’ Lacks Depth

Guru Ramanathan, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Victoria & Abdul" is a period drama like no other; exploring the platonic relationship between two unlike characters with glimpses of humor.

1984 on Broadway provides a theatrical experience like nothing else. The play is shocking and uncomfortable, but also timely and necessary.

Big Brother on Broadway

Emma Hernando, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
The play adaptation of George Orwell's classic "1984" is nothing less than what you'd expect: harrowing and absolutely relevant.
WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

The WSN staff picks the music that will let you pretend summer isn't over.
Jay Som writes about her struggles and hardships in her new album "Everybody Works"

Melina Duterte on Hardship and Hard Work

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer September 15, 2017
An interview with Melina Duterte on her new pop album "Everybody Works".
Baayork Lee hosted and master class and a Q&A at Skirball on September 12th.

Broadway Legend Baayork Lee Visits Tisch

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 15, 2017
Tisch Departments of Drama and Dance and Skirball Center for the Performing Arts hosted a masterclass with Broadway legend Baayork Lee.
In his latest role as Brad Sloan, Ben Stiller's character compares his present to the glory days of college.

‘Brad’s Status’ Finds Humor in Insecurity

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 13, 2017
"Brad's Status" continues Ben Stiller's foray into indie films, telling the story of one man's mid-life crisis.
Dayveon explores the life of gangsters with the aim of being a coming of age story.

‘Dayveon’ Shows Promise, But Lacks Strength in Its Characters

Guru Ramanathan, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
"Dayveon," written, produced, directed (and everything else) by debut filmmaker Amman Abbasi, is a coming-of-age gangster film about innocence and loss.