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Q&A: Braden Bales has nothing to hide

Prior to the release of his new single “SUBTITLE,” the pop-rock artist spoke to WSN about being an open book — both musically and online.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor April 4, 2025

TMI doesn’t exist for 23-year-old Canadian artist Braden Bales. In 2023, TikTok clung to his song “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS,” a candid rumination on the tension between his mental...

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Review: With Wallows, ‘More’ is better

Contrary to the new EP’s title, it doesn’t take much for the indie rock band to deliver some great hits.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor April 3, 2025

I’ve been insufferable about my love for Wallows for nearly a decade. In middle school, I was the girl telling every “13 Reasons Why” watcher that Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette)...

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The Brooklyn Museum reflects on 200 years and embraces change

The Brooklyn Museum celebrates its bicentennial with the exhibition “Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200,” honoring both past work and new additions.
Petunia Hu, Contributing Writer April 3, 2025

In 1819, American painter Francis Guy gazed out the window of his studio on Front Street — now part of Dumbo — and decided to capture the scene before him. The result was his...

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NYU Vocollision on quarterfinals and family ties

The a cappella group spoke to WSN prior to performing at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella semifinals on March 30.
Rory Lustberg, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The NYU a cappella group Vocollision may just be straight out of “Pitch Perfect.” The 18-person musical group performed at the International Championship of Collegiate A...

Eli Lane performs his monologue as the character Zak in the play “The Ball.” (Ivy Chan for WSN)

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage

Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Broadway has its fair share of LGBTQ+ representation — think musicals like “& Juliet” and plays like “Oh, Mary!” — but at the Fresh Fruit Festival, there is an...

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Review: ‘Snow White’ fails to charm viewers

Rachel Zegler is the only saving grace in the film plagued by CGI dwarfs and Gal Gadot’s lackluster acting.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Since Disney announced its live-action “Snow White” remake, the film has sparked plenty of debate for controversies involving its cast. Released March 21, the film reimagines...

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Review: Japanese Breakfast’s newest album is not just ‘For Melancholy Brunettes’

Led by singer-songwriter Michelle Zauner, the band’s fourth album beautifully lives between two worlds: joyous celebration and sorrowful contemplation.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief April 2, 2025

After releasing her successful third album, writing an even more successful book, appearing on numerous late night shows and performing on popular tours, Michelle Zauner decided...

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Review: ‘The Alto Knights’ is not worth your time

The new Robert De Niro mafia drama is a bland, forgettable disappointment.
Leo Field, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Some movies should be sure-fire hits. With the right cast and crew working together in perfect harmony, it’s hard not to make a good movie. “The Alto Knights,” the latest...

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Playboi Carti’s 30-track opus shapes the future of Atlanta trap

Carti’s new album “MUSIC” could fuel a moshpit with its high-energy anthems, where he’s joined by Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and more.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

The last time Playboi Carti dropped an album, the world was in the middle of a pandemic and Joe Biden was president-elect. “Whole Lotta Red” — a chaotic trap experiment —...

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Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center earns LEED Platinum certification

The Tisch School of the Arts facility is the first of NYU’s commercial interior projects to receive this designation.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor April 1, 2025

NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building...

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Review: ‘Opus’ is a great watch — and nothing more than that

The newest eat-the-rich cult-horror movie has too much “cult” and not enough “eating the rich.”
Oshmi Ghosh, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Opus.” When you first watch the trailer for “Opus,” you will likely linger on two things: A24 and Ayo Edebiri. Maybe...

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Review: ‘Black Bag’ turns the audience into the ultimate voyeur

In Steven Soderbergh’s gripping spy thriller, it’s not just about the espionage — it’s watching, being watched and questioning everything in between.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Steven Soderbergh’s newest film, “Black Bag,” is more than a sleek espionage thriller — it’s an exercise in voyeuristic tension, a cinematic window into lives meticulously...