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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...

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Review: ‘Amerikin’ offers a wild subversion of the American Dream

Chisa Hutchinson’s play balances a biting critique of white supremacy and an empathetic view of what parents will do for their children.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

The personal is political. In a world full of existential political dread, theater offers a place to break down these systems and consider the multitude of perspectives behind...

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Off the Radar: ‘Take Out’ is Sean Baker at his most New York indie

Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Take Out” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Through the rainy streets of New York, we see a Chinese food delivery man bike his way through the hectic Manhattan traffic. The camerawork is wild and shaky, as if the audience...

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Review: Divorce’s debut album is worth the wait

The band’s long-awaited record, “Drive to Goldenhammer,” delivers playfulness by creating another world.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

This isn’t just any amateur band releasing its first album. Divorce’s “Drive to Goldenhammer” showcases its unique sound effortlessly. As the group drives, listeners are...

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Review: Passionate music takes center stage at ‘Buena Vista Social Club’

The new musical, inspired by the Grammy-winning album of the same name, spotlights the fiery music of Cuba.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief March 20, 2025

In 1996, a group of established musicians gathered at the EGREM studio — the national record label of Cuba — in Havana. Led by musician Juan de Marcos González, Buena Vista...

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5 books written by Irish authors

Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.

We are already more than halfway through Irish American heritage month, so if you are still searching for some luck this March, but haven’t found a four-leaf clover yet, consider...

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Review: ‘Novocaine’ subverts action movie archetypes

Filled with critiques of conservatism and masculinity, “Novocaine” redefines heroism.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Jack Quaid, best known for his work in the Prime Video show “The Boys,” is a Gen Z heartthrob. The perfect mix of nerdy, attractive and talented, Quaid secured his place in...

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Review: ‘Plankton: The Movie’ is everything wrong with modern SpongeBob

This poor sponge hasn’t had a “Sweet Victory” for longer than some of us have been alive.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

“SpongeBob SquarePants” needs to die. From 1999 to 2004, the first three seasons of that show represented some of the finest children’s television — undeniably childish,...

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Review: Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ is a revitalized return to form

The NYU alum’s latest studio album thrives when she embraces her eccentricities and falters when she boxes herself in.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

After the 2020 dance-pop album, “Chromatica,” fans have yearned for Lady Gaga to release music reminiscent of her earlier works. The singer’s latest album, “MAYHEM,”...

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Student rockstar Naomi Yanos on performance and new EP

The NYU senior spoke with WSN about producing their own music and the release of their newest record, “Rock in the Forest.”
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

From attending the Paul Green Rock Academy to touring with Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers and Gene Ween of Ween during their early teenage years, Clive Davis senior Naomi Yanos...

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Review: JENNIE’s ‘Ruby’ is the perfect balance of persona and personal

Completing the quartet of BLACKPINK’s solo projects, JENNIE’s debut album lands on top.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Ever since she debuted in the internationally known K-pop group BLACKPINK in 2016, Jennie Kim — mononymously known as JENNIE — has become a ubiquitous force of nature...