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Arts

Room is a 2015 Canadian-Irish drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson based on Emma Donoghue book of the same name.

Larson and Tremblay shine inside the ‘Room’

Zach Martin, Film Editor October 14, 2015
In "Room," a child provides a jarring perspective into captivity and domestic abuse, with stunning performances by Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay.
American stop-motion animated comedy television series dealing with Titanium Rex, an aging superhero, and his team who try to stay relevant in a changing world.

Superheroes, jokes lounge around in Adult Swim’s ‘SuperMansion’

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 13, 2015
Superheroes fall into tropes and lazy hazes in Adult Swim's latest show, "SuperMansion."
Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy returns a changed man after five years lost at sea.

‘Arrow’ zings back with impressive storyline

Cece Charendoff, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Catch the fourth season of "Arrow" as Oliver Queen reprises his Green Arrow persona when a vigilante wreaks havoc on the city.
Jenny Paul, an NYU alumn is the creator of a web series called, “That Reminds Me…” which launched on October 6th.

NYU alum stars in ‘That Reminds Me’

Allison Stubblebine, Entertainment Editor October 13, 2015
NYU-CAP alumna Jenny Paul created and stars in "That Reminds Me..." a webseries about a wacky family's intimate trials and tribulations.
Ben Steinfeld, part-time Gallatin faculty and Fiasco Theater co-artistic director teamed up with Broadway veteran Alexander Gemignani to create a new musical at NYU Gallatin, Diamond Alice.

Gallatin seniors shoplift in ‘Diamond Alice’

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Gallatin and Broadway join forces in "Diamond Alice," an original musical about an infamous female gang of shoplifters from the 20th century.
Global Fashion Capitals exhibit at FIT explores the history of the established fashion capitals and the emergence of new prominent fashion cities.

Panel at FIT discusses fashion, Instagram

Lily Dolin, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Explore the Instagram chapter of fashion history in "Global Fashion Capitals," on view at the Museum at FIT.
Jai Wolf performing at his sold out show at Rough Trade, New York City.

Alum Jai Wolf talks snacks, ODESZA

Daniel G. Valente, Contributing Writer October 12, 2015
After graduating from NYU in 2013, Jai Wolf is finding success as a music producer and DJ, working with Skrillex and ODESZA.
“Beasts of No Nation” is a 2015 American war drama film portraying the experiences of a young boy who survives as his country, Ghana, goes through a horrific war.

Idris Elba shocking in ‘Beasts of No Nation’

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor October 12, 2015
"True Detective" director Cary Fukunaga turns to Netflix in "Beasts of No Nation," a harrowing tale about a child's recruitment into a mercenary, with Idris Elba as the ruthless Commandant.
Opening on October 16th, The Movie “The Assassin” displays the struggle between duty and morality in ninth-century China.

Stunning minimalism in ‘The Assassin’

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer October 12, 2015
Taiwanese martial arts film "The Assassin" brings morality to question in the face of duty, starring Shu Qi and Chang Chen.
“The Witness” Documents the story of Kitty Genovese, the woman who was stabbed in 1964 as 37 witnesses stood by without calling the police.

An infamous murder case is reinvestigated in ‘The Witness’

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 9, 2015
In 1964, Kitty Genovese was murdered in the streets of Queens, New York. The Times reported that 38 witnesses walked by. In the touching documentary "The Witness," Kitty's brother Bill tries to find these 38 people.
Pierre Lescure, Frédérique Bredin, Christophe Rossignon, Stéphane Brizé, Vincent Lindon and Thierry Frémaux at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

‘The Measure of a Man’ mirrors working class life

Stephen Spoth, Contributing Writer October 9, 2015
Thierry Taugourdeau, an unemployed factory worker, must choose between his moral integrity and getting by in the quiet French film "The Measure of a Man."
Documentary on Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai who has become the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

‘He Named Me Malala’ celebrates the girl behind the iconic name

Daria Butler, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
"He Named Me Malala" paints a powerful portrait of the young activist Malala Yousafzai and the Afghani folk hero after whom she was named, Malalai of Maiwand.