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‘Citizenfour’ Director Collaborates to Lead Documentarian Journalism

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2016

IFC Center hosted a special screening of several films from season two of "Field of Vision", a documentary initiative led by Laura Poitras.

Swimming in Scandal and a ‘Red Speedo’

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Staff Writer • March 28, 2016

A 25-meter long, chlorine-scented pool dominates the stage of the New York Theater Workshop, currently staging Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo.” It is the tantamount center of...

TKTK Sessions: Twin Marquis

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor • March 26, 2016

Check out our second TKTK Session with Twin Marquis and read an interview!

SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 25, 2016

The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.

‘Sweet Bean,’ From Japan, Is Slow Yet Satisfying

Carter Glace, Staff Writer • March 25, 2016

"Sweet Bean", the new film from Japanese director Naomi Kawase, focuses on the relationship between a bakery owner and the elderly woman he hires.

Street Artist Creates Show to Advocate for Wildlife

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2016

"Kingdom", the new solo show from street artist BK Foxx, focuses on threats to wildlife and the conservation of nature.

Kids These Days: A Chat with Declan McKenna

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor • March 25, 2016

Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.

Staff Recs: Bad Movies for a First Date

Staff • March 25, 2016

While they may be great films, avoid watching them on first dates at all costs.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief • March 24, 2016

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2015, "Krisha" tells the story of a woman returning home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years away.

Don’t Flake on ‘Flaked’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer • March 24, 2016

Will Arnett stars in the new Netflix series "Flaked" as a struggling self-help guru in California.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer • March 24, 2016

2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.

Sacha Baron Cohen Is No Longer Satirizing, Just Offending

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor • March 23, 2016

Sacha Baron Cohen's affinity for daring political statements has changed to cheap, offensive gags in "The Brothers Grimsby".