Arts

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 books written by Irish authors
Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.
Siobhán Minerva, Anna Baird-Hassell, Eleanor Jacobs, Ciara Lang and Skylar Boilard
• March 19, 2025

Review: ‘Novocaine’ subverts action movie archetypes
Filled with critiques of conservatism and masculinity, “Novocaine” redefines heroism.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer
• March 19, 2025

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

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

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

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



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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • May 16, 2025