Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
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Photo: Your December horoscope: Winter break projections
December 4, 2024
Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
Move aside, rat men of the month. There’s only one doppelganger search that matters.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• December 3, 2024
Photo: The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2024
Photo: Review: ‘Wicked’ is a gift for theater kids everywhere
November 22, 2024
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
It’s finally feeling like winter is near, and these songs will let you lean into your chilly-weather sensibilities.
Eleanor Jacobs, Kaleo Zhu, Dani Biondi, Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Annie Emans, Amelia Knust, Ellie Miller, Skylar Boilard, Erwin Chen and Jasmin Rostamirad
• November 19, 2024
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
From Q-tips to home remedies, WSN has you covered with men’s beauty essentials.
Noah Zaldivar, Logan Holland, Jonathan Mak, Yezen Saadah, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Annie Emans
• November 19, 2024
Harley Chamandy on NYU, Werner Herzog and ‘Allen Sunshine’
WSN spoke with the NYU alum about being the youngest recipient of the Werner Herzog Film Award for his feature debut “Allen Sunshine.”
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• November 11, 2024
Staff Recs: Beauty products
From hair masks to foot balms, we’ve got you covered — head to toe.
Annie Emans, Andrea Lui, Shiphrah Moses, Grace Tan, Lauren Ng, Dani Biondi, Sidney Snider, Dharma Niles and Karina Rower
• November 8, 2024
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
WSN staff shares their feelings in light of the 2024 presidential election results.
Yezen Saadah, Alexa Donovan, Kiran Komanduri, Krish Dev, Naisha Roy, Noah Zaldivar, Dani Biondi, Sidney Snider, Anna Baird-Hassell, Dharma Niles and Leila Olukoga
• November 8, 2024
Staff Recs: Election season
We are all exhausted, but for the love of God, get out and vote tomorrow.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minerva
• November 4, 2024
Rats don’t run this city, Timothée Chalamet lookalikes do
The Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Competition brought swarms of doppelgangers, mega-fans and the Oscar-nominated actor himself to Washington Square Park.
Dani Biondi and Olivia Condell
• October 29, 2024
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!
Isabella D'Erasmo, Annie Emans, Julia Diorio, Dani Biondi, Krish Dev and Karina Rower
• October 28, 2024
Confectionaries build community at Food Network’s Halloween Sweets & Treats
WSN spoke with Food Network chefs and television hosts Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown about Halloween Sweets & Treats, a family-friendly event at the New York City Wine & Food Festival.
Dani Biondi and Lauren Ng
• October 24, 2024
Photo: Halloween costumes I DON’T want to see this year
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor
• October 18, 2024
NYFF 62 Review: If ‘Anora’ is a Cinderella story, the clock’s already struck midnight
In NYU alum Sean Baker’s newest film, which screened at the 62nd New York Film Festival, there’s nothing princely or charming about the uber-rich.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• October 18, 2024
Review: ‘Saturday Night’ represents the whirlwind that established ’70s TV
The original “Saturday Night Live” cast and crew definitely don’t remember the 1975 premiere. But Jason Reitman’s reimagining of the 90 minutes leading up to the cold open will make you feel like you do.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• October 11, 2024
Staff Recs: Some scary stuff
Halloween haters and lovers alike are welcome here.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minerva
• October 2, 2024
NYFF 62 Review: ‘Megalopolis’ is a fever dream of conspiracy plots and over-the-top flaunts of wealth
Rome may not have been built in a day, but not even four decades of workshopping could keep Francis Ford Coppola’s new science-fiction drama from crumbling.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• September 30, 2024
‘How Do We Play?’ will revitalize your inner child
In an exhibition furnished with photography, paintings and swings, viewers can immerse themselves in an artistic playscape meant to reinvoke feelings of joy and curiosity.
Dani Biondi and Eleanor Jacobs
• September 25, 2024
WSN’s guide to the 62nd New York Film Festival
In anticipation of this year’s New York Film Festival, WSN has put together a list of must-see movie premieres that you will want to secure tickets for before they sell out.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• September 9, 2024
Staff Recs: Falling into autumn
The best media to cozy up to during the fall semester.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Siobhán Minerva and Eleanor Jacobs
• September 4, 2024
Review: Prepare to fall for ‘The Fall Guy’
American filmmaker David Leitch’s action comedy sticks the landing in its celebration of the stunt teams and production crews that craft movie magic.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2024
Review: ‘Challengers’ volleys between on and off-court tension
Fear not, athletically challenged viewers: Luca Guadagnino’s new tennis drama centers on the sport, but the real heat is off the court.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2024
Musician Sloane Simon on finding harmony in community
The frontwoman of the 2024 UltraViolet Live Best Group Performance winner and a Clive Davis first-year, Sloane Simon spoke with WSN about how interpersonal connection has grounded her musically.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• April 4, 2024
Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch
The exhibition, which tracks the evolution of the first AI art program, is currently on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• March 7, 2024
Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ resonates now more than ever before
Frank Herbert’s “Dune” may be nearing its 60th anniversary, but Denis Villeneuve’s continuation of the 2021 film adaptation reinvigorates the epic sci-fi story.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• March 4, 2024
Review: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ makes vulnerability sexy
Co-created by NYU alum Donald Glover and a twist on the 2005 film of the same name, the series is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• February 26, 2024
The case against ‘Oppenheimer’
Leading the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture, it’s time to ruffle some Nolan-heads and reassess the biopic.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024
Review: ‘Wonka’ is a sweet treat for your inner child
WSN spoke with actors Timothée Chalamet and Keegan-Michael Key about Paul King’s whimsical homage to the iconic story.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2023
WLab carries filmmakers into the future of the entertainment industry
Partnering with NYU Tandon @ The Yard, WLab provides students with access to virtual production technology in its motion capture studio.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2023
Live from New York: it’s your Saturday Night!
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or your favorite stars are hosting, here’s your best shot at making it into Studio 8H.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• November 7, 2023
Review: ‘Bottoms’ delivers punches and punchlines in its teen sex story
Director and NYU alum Emma Seligman ushers in a new era of queer media through this hilariously horny teen film.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• September 15, 2023
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2024
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Katrina Lorenzana, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2024