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Renowned street artist Bradley Theodore partnered with the high-fashion outerwear store, Mackage.

Art, fashion collide at ‘The Underground Artist’

Talia Milavetz, Staff Writer September 17, 2015
Street art and storefronts collide with artist's Bradley Theodore and Mackage's partnership in "The Underground Artist."

‘So There’ is Ben Folds’ symphony of self-loathing

Michael Muller, Contributing writer September 16, 2015
After 15 years, an old-fashioned and self-deprecating Ben Folds returns with "So There."
Artyom Bystrov (Dima Nikitin) in The Fool (2014). Image courtesy of Olive Films.

Morality is at question in Russian film ‘The Fool’

Natalie Whalen, Contributing writer September 16, 2015
A plumber tries to save unknowing residents from a precarious apartment building in Yury Bykov’s Russian film, "The Fool."
NYU comedy troupe performs at MoMA’s Pop Rally event.

Hammerkatz, Dangerbox alums improv their way to MoMA

Ryan Matera, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Graduated from NYU comedy groups Hammerkatz and Dangerbox, Gentlemen Party shows off comedic chops with an artistic flair at MoMA's Gilbert & George exhibit.
Australian horror movie released in the US on September 11th.

‘Goodnight Mommy,’ good luck sleeping

John Pope, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Intricately plotted and beautifully filmed, "Goodnight Mommy" may be one of the most terrifying films of the year.
The fourth season of Project Greenlight Premieres September 13th and 10 PM on HBO.

‘Project Greenlight’ looks at reality of filmmaking

September 14, 2015
"Project Greenlight" turns the movie-making process into a reality TV drama, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as judges.
Cooties stars Elijah Wood, Alison Pil, Rainn Wilson and Jack McBrayer.

‘Cooties’ will come back to haunt you

Sydney Reynolds, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
"Cooties" sees Elijah Wood at the forefront of a battle between confused teachers and incurably bloodthirsty students.
Lynn Emanuel speaking at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Poets Lynn Emanuel, Kimiko Hahn showcase work at Creative Writers House

Laura Casado, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Award-winning poets Lynn Emanuel and Kimiko Hahn read excerpts from their new works at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
Miley Cyrus dropped a surprise 90 minute album.

‘Dead Petz’ isn’t for everyone

Tye Musante, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Miley Cyrus makes her bizarre return with the release of her free album, "Dead Petz."

Stephen Colbert satirical as ever in “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

Ryan Matera, Contributing writer September 9, 2015
The tired traditions of late night television get shaken up on Stephen Colbert's "Late Night with Stephen Colbert."

Staff Recommendations: Back to School Songs

As we approach the end of summer and the start of autumn, listen to these WSN staff-recommended songs to start the semester on the right foot.
M. Night Shyamalan graduated from NYU.

Shyamalan makes his comeback in ‘The Visit’

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor September 9, 2015
"The Visit" is M. Night Shyamalan's artistic spin on a classic horror narrative.