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Review: ‘Urchin’ finds depth on the fringes of society

With this dynamic story about homelessness and addiction, Harris Dickinson emerges as an impressive new filmmaker.
Ellie Miller, Staff Writer October 21, 2025

The gravel of the London streets serves as a pillow for Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut “Urchin.” We follow Mike (Frank Dillane), a homeless addict recently released...

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‘Dead Ladies Show’ keeps stories alive

At the East Village’s KGB Bar, the cult-favorite show brings witty tributes to women who shaped history, one lecture and one drink at a time.
Rebecca O’Reilly, Contributing Writer October 21, 2025

In a dark and cozy bar in the heart of the East Village, New Yorkers meet to talk about dead ladies. Beginning in 2018, the KGB Bar hosts the “Dead Ladies Show” once...

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Review: ‘We Love You, Bunny’ questions who owns the narrative

Mona Awad returns to the twisted world of “Bunny” in her latest release, “We Love You, Bunny.”
Siobhán Minerva, Arts Editor October 21, 2025

I read “Bunny” by Mona Awad when I was in high school, longing for the days when I would get to go to college, like the preppy Warren University where...

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Cuban-American artist’s retrospective confronts colonial power

Coco Fusco traces histories of oppression and resilience in “Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island,” on display at El Museo del Barrio.
Siena Bergamo, Contributing Writer October 20, 2025

Grids of black-and-white portraits fill the walls of El Museo del Barrio alongside footage on old TV screens in the center room. The museum is a leading institution in...

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Books beyond Bobst: A fantasy with magical creatures, two stream-of-consciousness novels and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Skylar Boilard, Alexa Donovan, Leo Field and Karina Rower October 20, 2025

“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune If you were sucked into the magical worlds of “The Land of Stories” and “Harry Potter” books as a kid, then...

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Review: ‘Sixties Surreal’ captures a reaction to the tumultuous decade

The Whitney exhibition surveys an integral artistic movement and how it reflected contemporary concerns.
Alexa Donovan, Editor-at-Large October 20, 2025

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Getting off the elevator at the Whitney Museum of American Art is always a treat — you’re either...

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6 of our favorite movie posters

In a moviegoing landscape dominated by floating heads, let’s celebrate some beautiful and original posters of past and present.

The movie poster is a sacred art. After all, it’s often the first thing you see that grabs your attention. Posters have the tough job of being aesthetically pleasing...

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4 must-see NYC animated shorts

Each film in the “Made In New York: Best of NYC Indie Animation” collection conveys an impactful message, but these are the hardest-hitting.
Isaac Ciravolo, Contributing Writer October 17, 2025

“Made In New York: Best of NYC Indie Animation” presents 15 short films, all under 10 minutes long. Compiled by Metrograph, an independent New York City movie theater with...

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Review: Snõõper cannot be tamed on ‘Worldwide’

The punk band’s newest record is overflowing with uncontrollable energy.
Caia Cupolo, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

Nashville-based rock band Snõõper is far from conventional. From its use of a large puppet called the “mosh-quito” at live shows to a self-made video game, the...

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Tisch student’s short film investigates abuse in the arts

WSN spoke with Tisch senior and “Lottie Baby” writer-director Bella Ray Rosales, whose short has secured spots on the festival circuit.
Caia Cupolo, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

In the world of indie filmmaking, turning a passion project into a finished product takes grit, collaboration and persistence. Tisch Film & TV senior and first-time director...

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Q&A: Steinhardt alum on debut jazz single

Rising musician Connor Sobieri spoke to WSN about creating “Love Song” and his artistic influences along the way.
Nicholas Wilkins, Contributing Writer October 16, 2025

With 12 years of saxophone experience and a Steinhardt Jazz Studies degree under his belt, 2025 graduate Connor Sobieri is no stranger to New York City’s jazz scene. He’s performed...

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Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ takes listeners behind the curtain

The star’s 12th album departs from her past works while synthesizing the best lessons from them.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor October 15, 2025

Coming off her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s newest record “The Life of a Showgirl” promised glitz, glam and spectacle — yet somehow delivers the opposite....