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Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich star in director Siobhan McCarthy's coming-of-age trans comedy “She's the He.” (Courtesy of Obscured Releasing)

Q&A: Laughing at the absurdity of anti-trans bigotry

WSN spoke with filmmaker Siobhan McCarthy about the inspiration for their upcoming film “She’s the He” and the avenues of transgender expression it explores.
Alessa Alluin, Copy Editor May 4, 2026

Some filmmakers find inspiration in the technical craft of the classics, but Siobhan McCarthy found it in what wasn’t shown: transgender stories. Since they dropped out of high...

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Review: Bloodshed and resilience dominate ‘Invincible’ season 4

The animated superhero series returns with more grisly alien battles, expanding lore and characters doing their best to change.
Leo Field, Film & TV Editor May 1, 2026

This review contains spoilers for all seasons of “Invincible.” Whenever I recommend “Invincible” to someone, I tell them to watch the pilot episode to the end and promise...

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What NYU taught me about the arts

Studying film for four years has transformed my understanding of storytelling and my Palestinian identity.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

If someone told my 15-year-old self that by 2026 he’d be graduating from NYU with a degree in cinema studies of all things, he would’ve guffawed, asked if he was being pranked,...

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Review: ‘Famesick’ is not your average celebrity memoir

There are no pages left unturned in Lena Dunham’s new book, which details her rise to fame and struggles with chronic illness.
Skylar Boilard, Arts Editor April 30, 2026

As a 20-year-old girl living in New York City with an affection for the HBO show “Girls” and 2013 twee culture, I obviously rushed to pick up Lena Dunham’s new memoir “Famesick.” The...

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Opinion: Keep AI out of Tisch

NYU’s latest attempt to embrace the future of the arts will harm the very students it seeks to elevate.
Alice Rogers, Deputy Copy Chief April 29, 2026

At the annual Tisch Gala celebrating the work of students and alumni earlier this month, one honoree stood out from the rest. Cristóbal Valenzuela, co-founder and CEO of Runway...

4 NYU faculty named Guggenheim Fellows

4 NYU faculty named Guggenheim Fellows

As recipients of the prestigious fellowship, the professors across three NYU schools earned grants to support projects in dance, history and journalism.
Zachary Karp, Deputy News Editor April 29, 2026

Four NYU faculty members earned the Guggenheim Fellowship this year, scoring grants to support their projects in dance, history and journalism. Selected from a pool of almost...

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Review: ‘Nine Inch Noize’ lands a sledgehammer blow to the dancefloor

The industrial rock band’s partnership with electronic producer Boys Noize comes to a head on an album of EDM-heavy reworks.
Kaleo Zhu, Staff Writer April 29, 2026

After its addition to the Tron films’ musical canon, it’s no surprise that Nine Inch Nails took a cue from Daft Punk to “electrify the boys and girls” with its next...