Arts
Review: Dolly Alderton’s ‘Good Material’ turns heartbreak into comedy
The bestselling “Everything I Know About Love” author adds clever twists to the romantic comedy by exploring 30-something life, the male psyche and romantic failure.
‘Poor Things’ argues to be human is to be monstrous
Subverting genre and reflecting the classics prior, “Poor Things” proposes what a modern monster movie should look like.
Off the Radar: Feminism, race and gender in ‘The Big City’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “The Big City” is available to stream on Kanopy and Max.
Review: ‘In Loving Memory’ explores the veteran experience through photography
NYU’s Gallatin Galleries is currently showcasing Brooklyn-based artist Khidr Joseph’s solo exhibition that highlights his grandfather’s experiences in the Vietnam War.
Review: ‘How to Have Sex’ is not a tutorial, sadly
Molly Manning Walker’s directorial debut is a raw examination of our youth’s troubling sexual culture.
Review: ‘On Selfhood: Young Lesbians within the Margins’ creates an archive of lesbians today
The exhibition, created by NYU alum Olivia Newsome and co-curated by two recent NYU graduates, is showing at The Center through May 26.
The case against ‘Oppenheimer’
Leading the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture, it’s time to ruffle some Nolan-heads and reassess the biopic.
Lovely books to read or gift this Valentine’s Day
Whether you're looking for a fictional valentine or a gift for your date, here’s a list of books that will never fail.
Books beyond Bobst: A summer-set novel, an unconventional love story and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Review: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is an ode to loyal fans
The long-awaited adaptation of a childhood classic seems to have matured with its enthusiasts, while making room for the appreciation of a larger audience — still, some question if it has matured too quickly.
Off the Radar: Redefining national images in ‘The Scent of Green Papaya’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “The Scent of Green Papaya” is available to stream on Kanopy.
