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Album artwork depicting an illustration of a man exhaling a cloud of smoke. Behind him, the sky is orange and red, appearing to be on fire. The words “SLI’ MERRE” are written above him.

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

When Pi’erre Bourne first showed Young Nudy his beats in an Atlanta studio in 2017, an iconic partnership began. Bourne’s quirky, retro beats soon found their home in the production...

An illustration of a family watching a horror movie on a couch with scared expressions on their faces. The person on the right spills a bowl of popcorn in shock.

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

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Notwithstanding its ugly colonial past, the holiday as it exists today is...

A black-and-white picture of three people lying on a bed, one person sits up, looking at the camera.

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

NYU alum Jack Haven is tired of dishonest art. They have been acting as long as they can remember, and their career has been on the rise since graduating from NYU Tisch School...

A man and a woman lean towards each other with a Christmas tree behind them.

Review: Everyone is sad and horny in Netflix’s ‘Hot Frosty’

Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan star in this sexy but underwhelming rendition of “Frosty the Snowman.”
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

A woman grieving her dead husband searching for a shred of self-respect. A man on the run from the police, craving a sense of companionship from anyone who looks his way. An ambitious...

A still from an animated film depicting two characters sleeping under a kotatsu table. On top of the table are papers, rulers and half-eaten snacks.

Review: ‘Look Back’ finds art in adaptation

Outside of its beautifully moving story and technical prowess, the film seamlessly blends the characteristics of its original comic with the freedom of animation at neither’s expense.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

On the surface, a four-panel comic seems like it couldn’t be further apart from a feature-length film. After all, a comic’s limited space for a story and implied movements...

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4 books about food and family to dive into over Thanksgiving break

These books will remind you of the complexities of familial relationships and leave you feeling grateful for the people in your life and the meals you share together.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor November 22, 2024

For some people, family is a source of joy, support and comfort. For others, it’s more complicated. Food, especially during the holidays, has the potential to bring families...

A woman stands and looks up in front of abstract colors.

When I need to reconnect with myself, I go to museums

Seeing art around New York is the best remedy for my stress.
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor November 22, 2024

In the summer after my first year of college, I considered some of my closest friends to be the statues in the Greek and Roman Art section of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Feeling...

An illustration of a blonde woman wearing pink laying her head on the shoulder of a woman with green skin.

Review: ‘Wicked’ is a gift for theater kids everywhere

The new Universal Pictures movie musical proves, once and for all, that pink pairs perfectly with green.
Annie Emans, Beauty and Style Editor November 22, 2024

I was — and still am — a theater kid. So much so that when I was young, I begged my parents to take me to New York City from Washington state to bask in the lights of...

A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.

Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway

Cole Escola’s fictionalized biographical play is both wickedly funny and surprisingly smart.
Ethan Li, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s easy to imagine Mary Todd Lincoln sitting in the Oval Office in the 1860s, supporting her husband through his presidency — not, say, drinking paint thinner for fun and...

A close-up shot of two women, with one wearing a headscarf and holding an orange container, while the other is standing next to her staring at it.

Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s sophomore film is a poetic and moving examination of relationships and isolation in Mumbai.
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia begins her first narrative film, “All We Imagine as Light,” observing. Bringing in her documentary roots, she focuses on the streets of Mumbai through...

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Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture

The free-flowing exhibition, “Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness,” forgoes her artistic controversies and welcomes her impact on portraiture.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Despite being known as one of the greatest modern portrait photographers, Annie Leibovitz is far from perfect. Recent interpretations of her work suggest her vision cannot accurately...

An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.

The case for ‘eternal sunshine’

The official 2025 Grammy Awards nomination list was released Nov. 8, and a certain ponytailed pop star is missing from the awards show’s main categories.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It’s been nearly six years since Ariana Grande publicly criticized the Grammy Awards’ producers on Twitter and declined to perform at the show, claiming they wouldn't let her...