Arts

Review: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ doesn’t know what to do with itself
Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut flounders — much like its two main characters.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2023

‘The Last of Us’ brings its source game to life in the best way possible
This January, fans of the iconic zombie survival video game “The Last of Us” get to revisit the story of Ellie and Joel on HBO Max almost 10 years after the original game released.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• February 6, 2023

Off the Radar: ‘Lessons of Darkness’ in the chaos of the Gulf War
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Lessons of Darkness” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2023

‘Let’s Start Here’ is a reset for Lil Yachty’s sound
Lil Yachty reinvents his sound in “Let’s Start Here,” but his lyrics show that old habits die hard.
Sandy Battulga, Music Editor
• February 2, 2023

Listen To This: Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter tries a different sound in ‘L’accouchement’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Zach Bryan, Daisy Jones & The Six and more.
Holden Lay, Ethan Beck, Ava Vonn, Tatyanna Gooden, Rylee La Testa and Antonio Johri
• February 2, 2023

Review: Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ depicts heartbreak and existential despair hilariously
“The Banshees of Inisherin” is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• February 1, 2023

Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums on his musical philosophy and upcoming tour
Michael Fitzpatrick discusses success within the music industry and the resurgence of “Out of My League” on TikTok.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• January 30, 2023

Review: ‘The Menu’ feasts upon the wealthy, our finest fear
The new film starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Ralph Fiennes offers a biting plate of class satire, served with a helping of pitch-black comedy and a dash of thrills.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2022

Review: ‘Living’ is a remarkably pointless rendition of an all-time classic
“Living,” the British remake of Akira Kurosawa’s “Ikiru,” excels in being just that, but unfortunately offers nothing new.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 15, 2022

‘Pollock & Pollock’: American labor history through abstract expressionism
The unconventional documentary, depicting the Pollock brothers’ complicated relationship with the political legacy of abstract expressionism, is currently streaming on Ovid.tv.
Natasha R. Roy, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2022

‘Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio,’ a look at the stop-motion behind Netflix’s new adaptation
Following the release of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio,” the Museum of Modern Art has staged an exhibition composed of the film’s sets, puppets and other behind-the-scenes looks.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 14, 2022

Bobst gets new student photography exhibit exploring intimacy and autonomy
“WAKE” redefines the body through the outstanding work of NYU photography students. The exhibit runs from Dec. 2-22 at NYU Special Collections in Bobst Library.
Natalia Palacino Carmago, Books & Theater Editor
• December 14, 2022

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