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Lewie Kloster, Tisch senior sits down with WSN to discuss his new short film, “Legal Smuggling with Christine Choy” that will be premiering at NYFF.

Tisch Senior Debuts Film at NYFF

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 3, 2016
NYU Tisch senior Lewie Kloster premiered his short film "Legal Smuggling with Christine Choy" at New York Film Festival this week, and took time to sit down and chat with WSN about the experience.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.
Broadway icon Betty Buckley performed a variety of old and new Broadway show tunes this past week at Joe’s Pub in her new cabaret show, “Story Songs”.

Buckley Reflects in Newest Cabaret

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Broadway icon Betty Buckley created an artistic, thoughtful look back on her career in her latest cabaret show at Joe's Pub.
JEFF the Brotherhood performed this past Tuesday, September 27 at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, playing a variety of songs from their previous albums.

Influenced Become Influencers With JEFF the Brotherhood

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
At their concert Saturday night at Market Hotel, JEFF the Brotherhood proved that despite their long and storied career, they're not falling into a formula - and they're not going to quit.
The Bob’s Burgers art show tribute will be showing at Spoke Art NYC in the Lower East Side through the 16th of October.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Fans Have Dreams Come True

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Finally, fanart is given the recognition it deserves in Spoke Art Gallery's exhibition of Bob's Burgers-inspired art from artists across the globe.
With our current tense political climate, directors Hemal Trivedi and Mohammed Ali Naqvi offer an interesting perspective on the state of radical Islam in Pakistan through their new film, "Among the Believers".

Documentary on Islamic Extremism Is Both Effective and Simplistic

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 30, 2016

Coming at a particularly heated moment of today’s political climate, “Among the Believers,” a new documentary directed by Hemal Trivedi and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, is an informative...

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.