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Arts

[UPDATED] Play aims at stigma of disabled actors

Clio McConnell, Editor-At-Large April 29, 2015
The Off-Broadway troupe Theater Breaking Through Barriers aims to advance artists with disabilities. In "The Unexpected Guest," the theater successfully integrates disabled artists with more able-bodied ones.
DJ Kill Frenzy’s album, “TAYLR_SWFT,” released last November.

Belgian artist talks touring, album

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor April 29, 2015
Berlin-based producer Kill Frenzy recently released his debut full-length, the 11-track “TAYLR SWFT." Frenzy discussed the LP's release and his take on house music with WSN.
Kerslake’s film, “As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM” premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Director discusses DJ AM documentary

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 28, 2015
DJ AM appeared to have it all at the peak of his career, but behind his musical success resided frequent struggles with drug addiction. In the film “As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM,” director Kevin Kerslake addresses the challenges that AM faced, along with his altruistic goals.
 "I'm in a polygamous marriage!" declares one of the characters in a Free Beer sketch.

Troupes come together for Comedy Prom Night

Sora Yu, Contributing Writer April 28, 2015
On April 24, Pasadena Golf Club presented "Comedy Prom Night," an evening featuring performances from seven NYU comedy troupes.
Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as Jay Cavendish in “Slow West.”

Smit-McPhee talks indie films, ‘X-Men’

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
Kodi Smit-McPhee, star of the Tribeca Film Festival film “Slow West,” spoke with WSN to discuss his previous experiences working with celebrity talent and his upcoming role in “X-Men: Apocalypse.”
Najaa Bensaid, Athalia Routier and Galatéa Bellugi, left to right, star in “Being 14.”

‘Being 14’ not as innocent as it seems

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
Hélène Zimmer's feature debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, "Being 14," portrays a realistic narrative of being young, when the smallest things from gossip to parties are the only elements of life that matter.
Tisch senior Evan Kelman’s directed “Bandito” which just premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Tisch senior talks location scouting for short film

Stephanie Yan Cheng, Contributing Writer April 22, 2015
With the help of strong NYU collaborations, location scouting, and a Kickstarter campaign, Evan Ari Kelman, a Tisch senior, earned his way into the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, for his short film, "Bandito."
Romanowsky directed “The Adderall Diaries,” a memoir by Stephen Elliott.

Alumna adapts memoir for film

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
NYU alumna Pamela Romanowsky, director of the Tribeca Film Festival film "The Adderall Diaries," spoke with WSN to reflect on her time spent at NYU and how it helped her form pivotal relationships and collaborations.
HBO featured one of Jenks’ films while he was a sophomore at NYU.

Alumnus talks Tribeca, dropping out

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 22, 2015
Andrew Jenks, a former NYU student, currently has two films playing at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival — "dream/killer" and "All-American Family." Jenks spoke with WSN to discuss what he learned at NYU and how he hopes his two films will impact audiences.
NYU student Dakota Fanning stars as Olivia in  “Franny.”

Fanning fails to impress in ‘Franny’

Isabel Jones, Film Editor April 22, 2015
Featuring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, and Theo James, "Franny" is one of the star-studded Tribeca Film Festival films. However, despite such, the film fails to portray realistic, quality performances.
The one-woman Off-Broadway show features the life of Janka, an Auschwitz survivor who kept her story a secret from her children.

Play tells emotional story of survival

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer April 21, 2015
The Off-Broadway play "JANKA" depicts the emotionally-driven story of Janka Festinger, an Auschwitz survivor. It is playing through through May 3 at the Roust Theater Company.
“Sound and Color” is set to be released today, April 21.

Alabama Shakes’ experiments pay off

Hannah Treasure, Digital Director April 21, 2015
Three years after the release of their debut album, Alabama Shakes demonstrate more mature sound on "Sound and Color."