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“All Governments Lie” presents a drab image of the honesty of the White House and American Government at large.

‘All Governments Lie’ Succeeds Through Honesty

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer November 2, 2016
"All Governments Lie" starts out with a timely and engaging premise, but ultimately falters in its attempts to follow in journalist giant I.F. Stone's footsteps.
The passionate group of Argentines who constitute the tango ensemble Rascasuelos spoke to us last week.

Rascasuelos Take Tradition to a New Level

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 2, 2016
Argentinian tango greats Rascasuelos toe the line between tradition and reinvention with their vivacious performance. In their interview with WSN, members go in-depth about what it means to be heralded as both the new faces of tango and the new Argentinians performing at Carnegie Hall.
These Big Fake Weddings may not be real, but they still offer an emotional experience for the bride and groom as they renew their vows.

Fake Weddings, Real Feelings

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer November 2, 2016
Huge displays of splendor and amorous declarations reign free at the events put on by Big Fake Weddings, where already-married couples renew their vows in clever marketing attempts to demonstrate wedding photographers' skills.
Aurora performed at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 31.

Aurora’s Energy Shines True

Hannah Shulman, Editor-at-Large November 2, 2016
Singer-songwriter Aurora has the incomparable ability to make her audience feel as if they are in a haven of empathy during her shows — not even to mention her skill as a musician.
Zan Romanoff visited the Strand to talk about her new novel A Song to Take the World Apart, telling the story of high school kids and the woes of finding love and creativity.

Romanoff Deconstructs YA Novel

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Zan Romanoff's debut novel "A Song to Take the World Apart" creates a thrilling story about an all-too-rare protagonist — one with a super power that doesn't necessarily make her life better.
NYU’s Class of 2017 displays its essential artistic nature in this year’s Class Activities Board Senior Showcase at the Kimmel auditorium.

Senior Showcase Features the Best of NYU

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
The artsier side of NYU was given a moment to shine during the Class Activities Board's senior showcase, highlighting artists from the class of 2017.
German filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the philosophical and cultural influence of volcanoes on their surrounding communities in the documentary “Into the Inferno.”

Volcanoes Are Lit, ‘Inferno’ Is Not

Zach Martin, Editor at Large October 31, 2016
With all of the fiery potentional that a film about volcanoes presents, "Into the Inferno" was disappointingly distracted throughout its construction.

BalletCollective pushed the boundaries of the classical art form in its dynamic and atmospheric performance on the 27th of October.

BalletCollective Goes Bigger, Better

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
BalletCollective's recent show at NYU's Skirball Center was an exciting development within ballet, using principal ballerinas that both grew and honored the tradition of the style.
Sammus’ new album, Pieces in Space, came out on the 28th of October on Don Giovanni Records.

‘Pieces in Space:’ You’ll Want to Take Notes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 31, 2016
The new LP from New York rap artist Sammus is a sorely needed dose of empowerment for women — particularly black women — dealt in smooth rhymes and defiant statements.
"Poltergeist," known as a classic horror movie, will be playing in “The Medium is the Massacre.”

Anthology Archives Celebrates Halloween in the Age of Technology

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer October 28, 2016
Topical both for the Halloween season and the concerns emerging over media's role in our daily lives, the latest Film Anthology Archives brings out media-centered horror films for its "The Medium is the Massacre" series.
WSN Staff recommend their favorite Halloween movies.

Staff Recs: Favorite Halloween Movies

WSN Staff October 28, 2016
Just in time for Halloweekend, WSN staff offers our best recommendations for the greatest Halloween films.
"Missed Connections" reenacts the section of Craigslist in which people try to find others online when they missed them in real life.

‘Missed Connections’ Misses the Mark

Lizzy Essiedu, Contributing Writer October 28, 2016
In what could have been a fascinatingly humorous concept, "Missed Connections" feels more like a disappointment.