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Waiting for What?” is a comedy written by Gallatin senior Johanna Duk and Tisch senior Lily van Leeuwen.

Gallatin senior stars in solo show

Annaluz Cabrera, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Stuck in a waiting room between life and death, a young girl reflects on her twelve years of life in "Waiting for What?," an original Gallatin student production.
NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

Filmmaker alum talks Tisch, production company

Zach Martin, Film Editor November 16, 2015
Tisch alumnus Josh Mond discusses how he used his time at NYU to launch his successful film career, most recently shown in his directorial debut, "James White."
“The Peanuts Movie" unites audiences of all ages.

Classic comic strip graphics preserved on screen in ‘Peanuts Movie’

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The Peanuts Movie is a warm tribute to the beloved comic strip characters.
The WSN Staff recommends comedy shows and stand-up specials.

Staff Recs: Comedy Series

The WSN staff recommends their favorite stand-up comedy specials and TV shows.
Shakespeare gets a makeover in ‘Comedy of Errors’

Shakespeare gets a makeover in ‘Comedy of Errors’

Hailey Nuthals, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
Shakespeare's comedy goes bilingual, diverse and modern in the Public Mobile Unit production of "Comedy of Errors," set across the Texan-Mexican border.
‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
"Entertainment" shows that even stand-up comedy can lose its fun and excitement.
Chisa Hutchinson's new play "Dead and Breathing" is on show at the National Black Theatre until the 23rd of November.

‘Dead and Breathing’ stages ethics of euthanasia

Andrew Karpan, Contributing Writer November 11, 2015
Chisa Hutchinson's new drama, "Dean and Breathing" premiered at Harlem's National Black Theatre. The two-woman show debates ideas about class struggles, gender identity and death.
Ocean of Images: New Photography is the latest exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.

MoMA’s ‘Ocean of Images’ explores uncharted photography techniques

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
Photography gets impersonal at MoMA's latest photo exhibit, "Ocean of Images," featuring photographs by Japanese photographer Lieko Shiga and Israeli photographer Ilit Azoulay.
Gillian Murphy and James Whiteside perform at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts for the NYC premiere of Starz's original limited series "Flesh and Bone".

Dancing over acting in ‘Flesh and Bone’

Cece Charendoff, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
The sex-infused Starz show "Flesh and Bone" stars professional ballerinas, resulting in believable dancing, but unconvincing acting.
The stars of the 2015 New York Comedy Festival are ready to make you laugh out loud.

What to see at the New York Comedy Festival

Ryan Matera, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Comics from SNL alum Billy Crystal to up-and-comer Iliza Shlesinger will perform at the NY Comedy Festival, running from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15. The event will take place across various venues across the city, including NYU Skirball and the Comedy Cellar.
Master of None is a new Netflix comedy starring Aziz Ansari in the lead role of Dev, a 30-year-old actor.

Ansari ‘Master’ of sitcom in Netflix show

Talia Milavetz, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Streaming on Netflix, "Master of None" is Aziz Ansari's elegant foray into more mature, honest comedy television.
Spotlight is a new American drama film starring Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams.

Film shines ‘Spotlight’ on Church expose

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
"Spotlight" stars Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo star as Boston Globe investigative journalists who uncovered the 2002 Catholic Church sex abuse scandal.