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Arts

Nicolas Cage movies are without a doubt a guilty pleasure.

Staff Recs: (Not So) Guilty Pleasures

Staff February 19, 2016
Everyone has that one thing that they secretly love but strive to keep under wraps...until now.
HBO's new show Togetherness airs this weekend on February 21.

Second Season of ‘Togetherness’ Bound to Not Fall Apart

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer February 19, 2016
HBO hosted a two-episode preview screening of season two of "Togetherness" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
"New York Now" is a new exhibition by Don Perlis at the Denise Bibro Fine Art in Chelsea.

Elmo Drinks Soda and Subway-goers Cower in Elaborate Chelsea Gallery

Rebecca Kao, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Don Perlis presents art focused on New York's iconic landmarks at The Denise Bibro Fine Art gallery in Chelsea.
"The Witch," a film directed by Robert Eggers, opens in theaters this Friday, February 19.

‘The Witch’ Delivers as a Folktale and Horror Flick

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
New horror film "The Witch", directed by Robert Eggers centers on a 17th century Puritan family whose daughter is suspected of witchcraft.
"Touched by Fire" is a new romance film directed by Paul Dalio, starring Luke Kirby and Katie Holmes.

Tisch Alum’s New Film Thoughtfully Portrays Bipolar Disorder

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
Katie Holmes stars as a poet with bipolar disorder in Tisch alum Paul Dalio's debut film "Touched with Fire"
Every Friday and Saturday at 85 E 4th St, a group of talented individuals in "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" take the stage in an attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes.

Strap in for 30 Plays in 60 Minutes

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
"Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" is a ever-changing showcase of 30 plays in 60 minutes.
Aileen Wuornos is one of the serial killers featured on the SundanceNow Doc Club’s collection of documentary films titled “True Crime”.

TV True Crime is All the Rage

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
True crime films and shows like "The Jinx" and "Making a Murderer" are growing in popularity but the ethics of their creation are in dispute.
Journalist and artist Laura Poitras creates an interactive exhibition space where the viewer is immersed into snapshots of post 9-11 America.

Surveillance Exhibit Has Interactive Twist

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor February 16, 2016
Laura Poitras, director of Oscar winning film "Citizenfour," explores similar themes of surveillance in her new exhibition "Astro Noise".
Diet Cig performed at Brooklyn’s Aviv on February 13.

Diet Cig Fights Jet Lag to Rock NYC

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
New York band Diet Cig rocked Aviv in Brooklyn on Saturday after a long tour promoting their debut EP "Over Easy".
Director Janet Grillo discusses the movie “Jack of the Red Hearts” with cast members, Scott Cohen, John D’Leo and AnnaSophia Robb.

AnnaSophia Robb Stars in New Tisch Professor’s Drama

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
“Jack of the Red Hearts” peview proves enlightening for the film’s authentic look at autism.
Curated by Adam Dunlavy, “Close to the Chest” is a collaborative exhibition featuring the works of Steinhardt seniors Paula Rondon and Natalie Tung.

Gallery Intrigues Through Obscurity

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
The gallery, featuring works from Paula Rondon and Natalie Tung, is the first show in Steinhardt's 2016 Senior Honors Studio series.
Actor Alan Cumming is selling his album, “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Café Carlyle”, on his North America cabaret show tour.

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor February 16, 2016
Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"