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Arts

 Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Anna Camp play Winston and Jo, respectively, in Nick Jones’ “Verité”.

‘Verité’ showcases Nick Jones’ writing skill

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Nick Jones’ original play “Verité” has opened at Lincoln Center, featuring Anna Camp of "Pitch Perfect." Combining quirky characters and plot twists, “Verité” is an enjoyable watch.
“The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” will be on display at Grey Art Gallery until April 4.

‘Left Front’ exhibit is radical

Jessica Tien, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The Grey Art Gallery is currently hosting “The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” exhibit. The gallery displays American leftist artists' works after the Great Depression and before World War II.
“Bluebird” is a story of the consequences of a bus driver’s mistake.

Alumnus’ ‘Bluebird’ flies off screen

John Pope, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Director Lance Edmands, an NYU alumnus, will be making his directorial feature film debut with "Bluebird."
 The new "Castle" season is well underway.

Castle returns with heavy premiere

Mary Ann Odete, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
The television series "Castle" has returned for its seventh season. The new season end certain character story lines, while opening the door for newer ones.
"The Acoustic Buzz" at the Astor Place Starbucks Coffee will showcase various artists.

Starbucks acoustic series creates ‘Buzz’

Emily Harris, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
“The Acoustic Buzz” series at the Starbucks on Astor Place will be offering multiple acoustic performances, at the coffeehouse.

No ‘Hope’ for ‘Queen and Country’

Nora Blake, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
As the sequel for "Hope and Glory," John Boorman's “Queen and Country" proves to be a disappointment.
Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

WSN Staff February 18, 2015
With the 2015 Oscars occurring this weekend , the WSN Staff gives our recommendations for films to watch, from this year's nominees.
Vestiges & Claws is José González's first solo album in eight years.

Gonzalez’s latest well worth the wait

Jacob Patrick Fox, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
With his first album in seven years, Jose Gonzalez delivers for eagerly awaiting fans, with "“Vestiges & Claws."
Wild Tales combines six stand-alone short films into an anthology centered on the theme of violence and vengence.

Damián Szifrón explores his ‘Wild’ side

Zach Martin, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
The Oscar-nominated film, "Wild Tales" provides dark humor, derived from its over-the-top nature. As well, the film features a mixture of violent and comedic content.
Christina Bianco tackles over forty different roles in Broadway's latest musical, "Application Pending."

Bianco impresses in musical ‘Pending’

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
In her one-woman Broadway musical "Application Pending," Christina Bianco proves versatile and humorous, taking on multiple roles.
Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, left, passes on wisdom to fellow bassist Alec Atkins of Unlocking the Truth before the show in the Brooklyn Bowl.

Living Colour impresses at Brooklyn Bowl

Sang Bae, Deputy Photo Editor February 18, 2015
Living Colour, Unlocking the Truth, and The Freak Baby Daddies joined forced at the Brooklyn Bowl on Feb. 14 for an evening of successful musical performances.
Paris provides the setting of Anton Dudley’s “City Of.”

‘City Of’ Paris shines in new play

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
In "City Of," a musical which is currently being housed at the MOMA, depicts four individuals traveling to Paris, in order to fulfill their personal longings.