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Arts

Comedian mixes science with humor

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2015
The duo that hosts the U.K. radio show “The Infinite Monkey Cage” will be performing at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on March 5. Before the show, Robin Ince, of the pair, spoke with WSN.

Staff Recommendations: Netflix binges

WSN Staff March 4, 2015
After Netflix recently announced their programming premieres, the WSN staff recommends shows to binge-watch on Netflix.
Invertebrate will host its first showcase on March 5.

Freshman starts own record label

Michael Waller, Staff Writer March 4, 2015
Ben Locke, a student of NYU Steinhardt's Music Business program, launched his own music label in 2014, Invertebrate.
Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in "Hamilton," the rap musical he wrote.

Show delights with hip-hop history

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor March 4, 2015
The new musical, "Hamilton," centers around the life of the late Alexander Hamilton, and is strengthened by its hip-hop, modern influence.
  "The Mind of Defriest" will play at City Cinemas Village East starting March 6.

Film examines prison culture

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer March 4, 2015
The documentary “The Mind of Mark Defriest” exposes the current state of the prison system, as well as the prevention of mentally ill inmates from receiving proper treatment.
Jack O’Connell, left, plays Gary Hook in “71,” a 2014 film about the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.

Irish film has trouble depicting Troubles

Zach Martin, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
Yann Demange's new film "'71," which features Jack O’Connell, provides insight into Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict. Though the film is aesthetically-pleasing, its narrative falls short.
David Cronenberg’s “Maps of the Stars” satirizes celebrity culture.

Nonsensical plot stymies Cronenberg’s ‘Maps’

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
David Cronenberg’s newest film "Map to the Stars" satires Hollywood celebrity culture, but its supernatural elements lessen the film's quality.

‘Surround’ exhibit confuses, intrigues

Alex Greenberger, Editor-at-Large March 3, 2015
The New Museum’s third Triennial, "Surround Audience," demonstrates how technology has deeply embedded itself in our daily lives.
"Next Item for Bid"

‘Everyone’s a Critic’ critiques criticism

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
The Lyons Wier Gallery "Everyone's a Critic" presents a historic revisionism with anti-establishment, antagonistic vibes.
Wild Canaries opens in theaters today.

‘Canaries’ combines comedy, noir

Christina Tucker, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
Lawrence Michael Levine's latest film, "Wild Canaries," combines classic comedy and a suspenseful score, to emphasize its creativity and dark sense.
The show, presented by NYU’s Student Senator Council, marked the second day of Violet 100: The NYU Spirit Week.

Chance the Rapper takes on NYU

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor February 25, 2015
As a part of Violet 100, NYU's official spirit week, Chance the Rapper & The Social Experiment took over the off-campus venue, Webster Hall.
Carl Hendrick Louis & Carra Patterson in “Little Children Dream of God.”

‘Children’ done well despite stereotypes

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
Despite solid set design and acting, "Little Children Dream of God” falls short with its problematic, stereotypical storyline.