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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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All content by Chloe Haack
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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...

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Review: From SNL to an SUV, ‘Will & Harper’ brings trans awareness along for the ride

Harper Steele’s coming-of-age story blends comedy with advocacy on a road trip through quintessential American towns.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Harper Steele emailed her good friend, Will Ferrell, in 2022 saying, “Here's a weird one,” and told him she was transitioning. The two started working on "Saturday Night Live"...

A man and two women sit around a table, all holding hands in a candlelit room with red walls and food on the table.

Review: ‘The Front Room’ is too camp for its own good

A24’s new hagsploitation film reeks of failed attempts at narrative ambition, leaving audiences disappointed and confused.
Chloe Haack, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

In the last decade, A24 has become synonymous with innovative arthouse films, but one of their latest releases, “The Front Room,” struggles to match its predecessors. The first...

A woman and a young girl in a kitchen hold their hands above a bowl of sprouting plants.

Review: ‘Shayda’ is poignant story of domestic abuse, national identity and healing

Based on a true story, Noora Niasari’s new film is a biopic that captures a tumultuous journey of domestic abuse and immigration.
Chloe Haack, Contributing Writer March 1, 2024

An impressive feature debut based on director Noora Niasari’s early life, “Shayda” is a masterful exploration of religious expectations, domestic abuse and the resilience...