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Arts

TKTK Sessions: Twin Marquis

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor March 26, 2016
Check out our second TKTK Session with Twin Marquis and read an interview!
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SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley March 25, 2016
The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.
“Sweet Bean” is a new Japanese drama film directed by Naomi Kawase.

‘Sweet Bean,’ From Japan, Is Slow Yet Satisfying

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 25, 2016
"Sweet Bean", the new film from Japanese director Naomi Kawase, focuses on the relationship between a bakery owner and the elderly woman he hires.
Currently on show at the Woodland Gallery, the Kingdom exhibit features the street art of BK Foxx.

Street Artist Creates Show to Advocate for Wildlife

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer March 25, 2016
"Kingdom", the new solo show from street artist BK Foxx, focuses on threats to wildlife and the conservation of nature.

Kids These Days: A Chat with Declan McKenna

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor March 25, 2016
Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.
Whilst The Revenant won Leonardo DiCaprio a Academy Award, it may not be the ideal movie choice for a first date.

Staff Recs: Bad Movies for a First Date

Staff March 25, 2016
While they may be great films, avoid watching them on first dates at all costs.
Director Trey Edward Shults presents his new film Krisha, a story of addiction and family turmoil.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 24, 2016
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2015, "Krisha" tells the story of a woman returning home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years away.
Flaked is the new Netflix series created by and starring Will Arnett as the lead.

Don’t Flake on ‘Flaked’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 24, 2016
Will Arnett stars in the new Netflix series "Flaked" as a struggling self-help guru in California.
A Heart of Our Own, a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 24, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about his new movie “The Brothers Grimsby” at the Union Square Regal Cinema.

Sacha Baron Cohen Is No Longer Satirizing, Just Offending

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 23, 2016
Sacha Baron Cohen's affinity for daring political statements has changed to cheap, offensive gags in "The Brothers Grimsby".
The Characters is a new Netflix comedy show with 8 episodes featuring 8 hilarious comedians.

Comedians Personalize Episodes of New Netflix Original Series ‘The Characters’

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
Netflix's show "The Characters" features sketches from a different comedian each episode.
DREAMERS is a cosmic rock band featuring NYU Steinhardt Alum, Nick Wold.

Steinhardt Alum Talks DREAMERS, Jazz

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 21, 2016
WSN sat down with NYU alum Nick Wold, the frontman for cosmic rock band DREAMERS.