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A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.

Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

With roughly 10 million site-wide users in 2023, including the likes of NYU alumni Martin Scorsese and Ayo Edebiri, Letterboxd has become the premier social media platform for...

A woman with short blonde hair with vibrant blue eye makeup looks directly at the camera with a surprised and scared expression.

Review: ‘Smile 2’ gives stage fright a whole new meaning

The new horror franchise finally released its long-awaited sequel with bigger stakes, scares and screams.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Content warning: This review contains discussions of suicide. Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers. In an age where it seems that every horror trope has been done,...

A white gallery wall showcasing a series of paintings as people observe.

Review: ‘What It Becomes’ educates viewers on the process of creating

The small exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art highlights the process of art-making through 18 different pieces of art varying in media.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

As visitors exit the elevator on the third floor of the Whitney Museum of American Art, they might overlook the gallery waiting before them. But for those who enter and take a...

An illustration of a purple lego figure in front of a purple and dark blue cityscape.

Review: ‘Piece by Piece’ is a playful yet shallow dive into a cultural icon

Pharrell Williams takes audiences on an amusing yet underwhelming journey through his life and career in animated Lego form.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has produced some of the greatest songs of the 21st century — “Blurred...

Two men in suits sit in a car. The man on the right is on the phone.

Review: ‘The Apprentice’ exposes the twisted mythology of Donald Trump

The origin story of America’s most infamous proves he was once the puppet too.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. It seems impossible to think of Donald Trump as a young, somewhat reserved and shy-to-ambition businessman...

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

On Oct. 19, Maggie Rogers performed at Madison Square Garden, her first arena performance in New York City.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 24, 2024

I believe we come into life unexpectedly, and if we are lucky, we find the video of Maggie Rogers singing “Fallingwater” on Saturday Night Live. It is a raw performance by...

Two people run in tall grass, smiling at each other.

Review: ‘Plastic’ has as much soul and personality as its titular material

Daisuke Miyazaki’s music-based film lacks any of the passion or vision of the rock and roll that inspired it.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Director Daisuke Miyazaki’s “Plastic” opens with a peculiar scene. In a documentary-style talking head interview, an older man and a middle-aged woman — soon revealed as...

A shot of the side of a building. Various posters are hung on the wall with the word “Ageism” written on each.

Review: ‘What About Age?’ draws attention to ageism

The Kimmel Windows combine art and research to educate the NYU community on ageist remarks.
Josephine Deiesu, Contributing Writer October 24, 2024

Many of us associate aging with the looming threat to physical beauty, often in the form of wrinkles or sagging skin. Older people are often pitied, as modern society has taught...

An album cover on a brown and black abstract background with purple lines flowing through it. The words "SABLE" and "Bon Iver" are next to the cover.

Review: ‘SABLE,’ is Bon Iver’s self-fulfilling prophecy in heartbreak

The 12-minute return to Bon Iver channels the frontman’s deepest insecurities into acoustic guitar and occasional trumpet.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor October 23, 2024

There is something about listening to Bon Iver in the city that feels wrong. I need a chill in the air, the woods and the silence and tranquility that only being surrounded by...

A man wearing a shirt that says “I heart N.Y.” while sitting on a couch in a red room.

BabyJake on growing up and creating a community on tour

Artist Jake Herring spoke to WSN after performing his new album at Le Poisson Rouge.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

Don’t let the name fool you — BabyJake is not in fact a baby, but a 6-foot-6 inch rapper full of tattoos. The artist, whose stage name stems from an ironic joke, took over...

Two men deeply looking into each other’s eyes. The man on the left has curly black hair with a gray shirt, while the man on the right has strawberry blonde hair wearing a green zipper jacket.

Review: ‘Heartstopper’ season 3 is unrelentingly authentic

Alice Oseman’s series covers more mature themes without losing its heartwarming energy.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Content warning: this review contains mention of eating disorders and mental illness. When the first season of “Heartstopper”was released in 2022, viewers were excited to...

A singer in a white sleeveless shirt performs on stage with an electric guitar under purple and white lights.

Review: Inhaler’s ‘Dublin in Ecstasy’ becomes New York in ecstasy

Irish band Inhaler brought a taste of Dublin to New York City during their performance at Pier 17.
Isabella D'Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief October 22, 2024

The Rooftop at Pier 17 combines two of life’s greatest pleasures: beautiful views and incredible music. While not every artist can deliver, Inhaler surpassed all expectations. Irish...