Arts

NYFF 62 Review: ‘Blitz’ finds humanity and horror in wartime London
Steve McQueen’s latest — the New York Film Festival’s closing night selection — opens at Film at Lincoln Center on Nov. 1.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief
• October 15, 2024

Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ comedically represents the Jewish American experience
The Netflix series about a hot rabbi and his shiksa girlfriend is funny, lovely and full of Jewish mothers.
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor
• October 15, 2024

Review: Charli xcx’s new remix album explores the nuances of fear and fame
With the help of esteemed collaborators, “Brat and it's completely different but also still brat” remains loyal to the original’s motifs and themes while exposing a new level of vulnerability.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2024

Review: Vampire Weekend packs 2 decades worth of hits into its MSG show
The veteran indie rockers returned to their hometown for the first time since 2019, littering their set with jams, covers and much-loved deep cuts.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• October 11, 2024

Review: ‘Saturday Night’ represents the whirlwind that established ’70s TV
The original “Saturday Night Live” cast and crew definitely don’t remember the 1975 premiere. But Jason Reitman’s reimagining of the 90 minutes leading up to the cold open will make you feel like you do.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• October 11, 2024

Review: ‘The Featherweight’ is a certified heavy hitter
Robert Kolodny’s new boxing faux-documentary takes us back to ’60s Connecticut, where Willie Pep plots his return to the ring.
Leo Field, Staff Writer
• October 10, 2024

Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel
WSN spoke to hip-hop rapper Lupe Fiasco and opener Frayne Vibez about hosting a night celebrating hip-hop roots.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor
• October 10, 2024

Review: Bernd Sahling’s ‘It’ll Be OK’ exhibition portrays East Germany’s punk scene against the backdrop of its late-1980s political upheaval
The photo exhibition at the Deutsches Haus provides a look into the yearslong production of Sahling's film.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2024

Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
This Tony Award-winning musical takes author S.E. Hinton’s novel from page to stage, imbuing the story with further dynamism and heart.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• October 9, 2024

Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is a poignant reflection on messy relationships
Only Sally Rooney can get away with writing about braces just as much as grief.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor
• October 9, 2024

Review: From SNL to an SUV, ‘Will & Harper’ brings trans awareness along for the ride
Harper Steele’s coming-of-age story blends comedy with advocacy on a road trip through quintessential American towns.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer
• October 8, 2024

Off the Radar: The queer malaise of ‘Totally F***ed Up’
Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. "Totally F***ed Up" is available to stream on Kanopy.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Contributing Writer
• October 8, 2024



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