Arts

Experiencing art in NYC: A guide for students on a budget
Sightseeing in New York City can be expensive, but being a student has its perks.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2023

Post-breakup movies for that post-Valentine’s Day slump
Going through a breakup? Hung up on loneliness post-Valentine's Day? Here’s a list of the best movies to watch when you're feeling anti-love.
Ruby Griffin, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2023

Review: ‘Knock at the Cabin’ is an apocalyptic test of belief
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest continues a string of fascinating, mostly-solid thrillers.
Ethan Beck, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2023

Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it
WSN’s arts editors spotlight schmaltzy arts-related content to cling to this Valentine’s Day.
Stephanie Wong, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Natalia Palacino Carmago, Clara Scholl and Sandy Battulga
• February 14, 2023

Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
Savannah Brown’s third poetry collection is an exploration of the existential horror of knowing and being known. Fittingly released on Feb. 14, Brown’s newest title contains her most intimate work yet.
Stephanie Wong, Film & TV Editor
• February 14, 2023

Postmodern Jukebox: A musical time machine revives the jazz era
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox offers a riveting exploration into the history of the music world.
Afnan Abbassi, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2023

Review: ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ is a surprisingly ambitious spinoff sequel
Computer animation and an unexpectedly heartwarming narrative go hand in hand in DreamWorks Animation’s latest “Shrek” franchise installment. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is now playing in theaters.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• February 13, 2023

Off the Radar: ‘Charulata’ and the conflict between old and the new
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Charulata” is available to stream on Kanopy and HBO Max.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• February 10, 2023

This weekend: NYU DJs to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the dance floor
This Friday at 10 p.m., NYU student DJs will turn Astor Place Hairstylists from a barber shop into a dance party.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2023

Review: Samia confesses all in ‘Honey’
Samia’s sophomore album is an exciting experiment in absolute honesty.
Audrey Abrahams, Contributing Writer
• February 9, 2023

Listen To This: Better ‘Hold On’ while listening to Lizzy McAlpine’s new emotional single
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Nia Archives, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more.
Ruby Griffin, Sandy Battulga, Holden Lay and Hanya Gomaa
• February 9, 2023

Review: ‘Godland’ shows faith at the ends of the earth
In Hlynur Pálmason’s accomplished third feature film, a Danish priest succumbs to a bitter existential crisis in the badlands of coastal Iceland. “Godland” is currently playing at the IFC Center.
JP Pak, Contributing Writer
• February 8, 2023

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