Arts

Q&A: American auteur Andrew Bujalski explores the faith we put in films
WSN spoke with independent filmmaker Andrew Bujalski about mumblecore, Hollywood filmmaking and his time at Harvard University with Chantal Akerman and Dušan Makavejev.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• November 16, 2022

Review: Romance is dead, but ‘Romantic Killer’ brought it back
In an absurd subversion of the high school love story, “Romantic Killer” brings a refreshing take on the shōjo protagonist archetype.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor
• November 16, 2022

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ concert rocks on
Tisch New Theatre’s “Spring Awakening: In Concert” debuts a rockin’ production with stunning vocals.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2022

Review: ‘There There’ shoots for real emotions, despite its fake portrayal of them
American auteur Andrew Bujalski’s latest tests its viewers’ faiths by pairing scenes from actors who were never in the same room. “There There” opens in select New York City theaters on Nov. 18.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• November 15, 2022

Chxrry22 debuts in ‘The Other Side’
Chxrry22 talks about her music journey and debut EP “The Other Side” at a press conference with °1824, Universal Music Group N.V.
Paree Chopra, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2022

Review: Drake & 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ brings world-renowned rappers together
While the collaborative album remains controversial, Drake and 21 Savage encompass themes of money, misogyny and the music industry in “Her Loss.”
Ryan Carney, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2022

Review: ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’ reappraises Black filmmaking
“Is That Black Enough for You?!?” documents the forgotten chapter in American film history when Black directors drove the industry. The film is currently playing in select theaters and is available to stream on Netflix.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2022

Q&A: David Siev’s American dream lives on in ‘Bad Axe’
Director David Siev spoke to WSN about his newest film, restaurant communities and the American identity. “Bad Axe” will play in select theaters on Nov. 18.
Caitlyn McConnell, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2022

Off the Radar: ‘News from Home’ captures urban solitude and fleeting memories
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “News from Home” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• November 11, 2022

Review: ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ is a stunning portrait of Nan Goldin
Laura Poitras’ documentary about Nan Goldin chronicles her life through art and activism.
Saige Gipson, Staff Writer
• November 11, 2022

Listen To This: NYU sophomore Mia Tims’ ‘Live Forever’ is an indie-rock earworm
Read about this week’s most notable singles by hemlocke springs, Camp Kona and more.
Yas Akdag, Sandy Battulga, Holden Lay and Abbie Thompson
• November 10, 2022

Review: A star documentarian seeks new direction in ‘A Couple’
Frederick Wiseman, the 92-year-old director, shifts from famed documentaries on institutions to a narrative piece.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer
• November 10, 2022

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