All content by Alexandra Bentzien

Review: ‘Great Freedom’ exposes hope on trial in the face of institutionalized cruelty
Sebastian Meise’s film is a moving portrait of a gay man in a country that criminalized his identity. “Great Freedom” is playing in select theaters.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Mar 7, 2022

Sikander’s ‘Extraordinary Realities’ explores migration and identity formation
Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander’s key works are on display at the Morgan Library until Sept. 26.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Sep 24, 2021

‘Nomadland’s’ contemporary vision of the American dream
NYU alumna and best picture winner Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” interrogates the nature of coming of age in modern America.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• Apr 26, 2021

Weekly Radio Roundup: Final Edition of the Semester
The most exciting tunes as you get ready to let loose in the summertime.
Vanessa Handy, Alexandra Bentzien, Alexandra Chan, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, and Ethan Zack
• May 6, 2020

Reinventing the Face of Faith in ‘Corpus Christi’
Academy Award-nominated “Corpus Christi,” by Polish director Jan Komasa, examines the complicated boundaries of true faith in a story about an ex-convict masquerading as a parish priest.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 10 – April 16
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Claire Jones, Alexandra Bentzien, and Ana Cubas
• Apr 16, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 3 – April 9
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Izzy Salas, Henry Carr, Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Alexandra Bentzien, and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• Apr 9, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 27 – April 2
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Alexandra Bentzien
• Apr 2, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 7 – March 13
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ethan Zack, Izzy Salas, Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Charles Smith, and Alexandra Bentzien
• Mar 12, 2020

Faurschou Foundation Fosters Global Connection
The newest Faurschou expansion in New York features a fascinating new group exhibition.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• Mar 8, 2020

King Krule Falls Into Space on the Subway
King Krule’s “Man Alive!” searches for a cure to loneliness on an album simmering with agony and fantastical astrological vibes
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• Mar 2, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 22 – Feb. 28
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ashley Wu, Ian Reid, Alexandra Bentzien, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, and Destine Manson
• Feb 28, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 14 – Feb. 21
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Izzy Salas, and Alexandra Bentzien
• Feb 21, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Alexandra Bentzien, Abby Hofstetter, Angela Cai, Ana Cubas, Destine Manson, and Ashley Wu
• Feb 13, 2020

Extremism Burns Slowly in the Mind of ‘Young Ahmed’
The Dardenne brothers’ “Young Ahmed” is a complex and unsettling portrait of radicalization.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• Feb 10, 2020

Weekly Radio Roundup: Jan. 31 – Feb. 3
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ethan Zack, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Alexandra Bentzien, and Ashley Wu
• Feb 6, 2020

‘Waves’ Verges on Cinematic Sensory Overload
“Waves” is a gripping family drama that captivates with experimental sound design and visual components.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Nov 17, 2019

‘Marriage Story’ Is Noah Baumbach in Top Form
Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson deliver enthralling performances as a couple fallen out of love.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Nov 12, 2019

‘Tokyo Twilight’: Ozu’s Metaphorical Landscape of Heartbreak and Change
Master Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu illustrates a complex narrative of transformation through the breaking of a family and the evolution of Tokyo.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Oct 27, 2019

Shura Celebrates All Kinds of Love at Music Hall of Williamsburg
The singer swapped between upbeat bops and slow romantic spells from her latest album.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Oct 24, 2019

‘Burning Cane’: NYU Sophomore’s Film to Premiere on Netflix
Phillip Youmans’s directorial debut captivates with breathtaking cinematography despite slow pacing.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Oct 24, 2019

‘Parasite’: The Movie Experience of the Year
The Korean candidate for best foreign-language film and winner of the Palme d’Or is a landmark of cinematic achievement.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Oct 15, 2019

‘Zombi Child’: Equal Parts Horror and Coming-of-Age Story
French director Bertrand Bonello’s experimental horror film dazzles through unconventional storytelling and an electrifying score.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• Sep 25, 2019

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