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Adam Conover, starring in his TV show and live performances of "Adam Ruins Everything" interviews with WSN where he discusses his recent experiences.

Adam Conover, King of Ruining

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

In the dimly lit Gowanus venue The Bell House last Sunday sat a sold-out crowd comprised of people waiting to have the upcoming presidential election absolutely ruined for them....

Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

WSN Staff September 30, 2016
Sometimes, you just have to have a guilty pleasure. Most of the time, that guilty pleasure is problematic.
Bon Iver's "22, A Million" releases this Friday, September 30.

Bon Iver Plays the Numbers on “22, A Million”

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer September 30, 2016

“22, A Million” stands out as the self-defining album of Justin Vernon’s career. It ties together so many familiar elements from every past album and EP he’s recorded with...

In Favor of Blockbusters: Cash, Explosions and Artistry

In Favor of Blockbusters: Cash, Explosions and Artistry

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

A distaste for blockbusters – so often rooted in snobbery – has escalated in the past few years, along with the rise of superhero movies, massive franchise tent poles and consistent...

Is Sundance No Longer Championing Indies?

Is Sundance No Longer Championing Indies?

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
The Sundance Film Festival began as a haven for independent film makers, but has since began supplying the Oscars with more and more commercialized, mainstream movies.
One Word Why Indie Films Are Better: Passion

One Word Why Indie Films Are Better: Passion

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Independent film allows artists to create the stories they want, without constraint from major studios.
Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sophie Bennett, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Women still aren't equal.
The Old Chance

The Old Chance

Thomas Lange, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
With perhaps one of the most enigmatic stories of any in his profession, Chance the Rappers' tale of ascendance to major-level fame is iconic.
Whitewashing and the Monetary Excuse in Blockbusters and Indies

Whitewashing and the Monetary Excuse in Blockbusters and Indies

Ryan Quan, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Whitewashing has been and continues to be a practice in the film industry that is heavily criticized and disputed, and racial representation is an issue that plagues both independent and blockbuster films alike.
Being Indie: Dublin’s Orla Gartland on Cutting Through the Noise

Being Indie: Dublin’s Orla Gartland on Cutting Through the Noise

Kevin Hannon, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Orla Gartland is an indie musician who found success both digitally and through performance.
The Ultimate Debate: Netflix or Cable TV?

The Ultimate Debate: Netflix or Cable TV?

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Why watch cable when you could watch Netflix?
Tell it Yourself: The Self-Publishing Revolution

Tell it Yourself: The Self-Publishing Revolution

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor September 29, 2016
In today's increasingly digitized age, publishing your own book is no longer the monumental project it once was.