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Staff Recs: Ireland

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a somewhat Irish desk.

Instead of “kiss me, I’m Irish,” this St. Patrick’s Day, the WSN Arts Desk presents you with “consume me, I’m Irish media.”  “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray Filled...

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4 Central Park monuments and the historical women behind them

Next time you make your way uptown, consider visiting one of these four monuments in honor of Women’s History Month.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

In a month marked by celebrating women and their contributions throughout history, there’s an unlikely place to look for a glimpse into the past: Central Park. The park...

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Filmmaker Mona Benyamin’s dark humor expertly analyzes Palestinian suffering

A series of three short films will screen at Metrograph on Sunday as part of the “Screen Memories” exhibition co-presented by Abrons Arts Center and Artists Alliance Inc.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2025

The Palestinian experience is one defined by misery, trauma and nostalgia — a collection of memories and hopes that strive to achieve a sense of comfort and belonging in a life...

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‘Mickey 17’ is a frenetic, uproarious hit

Bong Joon Ho’s darkly comedic sci-fi entry deftly guides its erratic tone.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

It was never going to be easy following “Parasite’s” four-Oscar win, but if there was any director who isn’t afraid of being trapped in that shadow, it’s probably Bong...

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Review: This American sound artist’s exhibition bridges auditory divides

The Whitney Museum of American Art’s new exhibition, “All Day All Night” by Christine Sun Kim, urges viewers to reflect on their relationship with sound.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

English was never formally designated as the national language until now — the United States never had an official language before President Donald Trump’s executive order...

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Review: Heart and hilarity take center stage in The Classical Studio’s ‘Twelfth Night’

Tisch’s modern interpretation of the centuries-old play highlights the importance of community.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Every year, a select group of NYU students who approach modern and classical theater text delivers a performance of a Shakespearean play, one of two major performance projects....

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Review: ‘Devil in the Family’ exposes Ruby Franke — but lets her husband off the hook

The brief Hulu docuseries reveals the dangers of family vlogging and its lasting harm on the kids in front of the camera.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Hulu’s latest true crime docuseries, “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” exposes the disturbing reality behind one of YouTube’s most infamous family vloggers....

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Review: Architects get experimental on ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

The British band returns to the metal world, dipping into multiple genres across twelve songs.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer March 13, 2025

Members of Architects were once the godfathers of the modern metalcore scene. The band’s 2016 album “All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us” — an incredibly intense journey through...

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Q&A: Costume designer of ‘The Monkey’ discusses fashioning horror

Mica Kayde, costume designer of Osgood Perkins’ latest films “The Monkey” and “Longlegs” spoke to WSN about her career.
Jadah Jules, Contributing Writer March 12, 2025

Though her daunting sleep paralysis once dissuaded her from watching many horror films, Mica Kayde has now headed the costume departments for some of the most anticipated horrors...

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Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ brings new life to the drama genre

Rebecca Frecknall’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ drama brings a fresh and fiery air to the timeless play.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

Paul Mescal taking his shirt off four times may be enough to justify the steep ticket prices. Though his abs alone are enticing, the show also takes the audience through a series...

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Review: The Met presents the everyday surrealism of Florida

“Floridas: Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans” brings together the work of two artists spanning almost a century.
Erwin Chen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

Through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic entrance, up the grand stairs and toward the Modern Art section, a small gallery is currently hosting a wonderful exhibition of...

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Review: ‘SALVATION’ is relentless, daunting and convoluted

In her second full-length project, Rebecca Black hits back at “Friday” haters while also asserting her presence in the electro-pop space.
Ian Sleat, Contributing Writer March 10, 2025

2010s pop virality has long defined singer-songwriter Rebecca Black’s reputation. At 13, she took the leap into music with her single “Friday,” a song so hated it has defined...