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"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"
Nothing like some sad 90's emo from a band who broke up after their first album to help you through that breakup of your own.

Staff Recs: Breakup Songs

Staff February 12, 2016
Valentine's Day is lame. Listen to these songs instead.
While many may rejoice in "Cabin Fever" being rebooted, it does little to stimulate interest in long-time fans or new audiences.

‘Cabin Fever’ Remake Leaves Audiences Dying to Escape

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A new remake of a horror classic fails to live up to the original.
'Mountains May Depart' For Naught

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 12, 2016
Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.
#makeamericagreatagain isn't our average American art exhibition.

Political Art Gallery Uses Satire to #makeamericagreatagain

Hannah Starke, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
Multimedia gallery #makeamericagreatagain explores fear in the digital age of political media.