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Daniella Nichinson • May 8, 2020

Working at WSN was one of the most fulfilling experiences I had while at NYU. It gave me the opportunity to express my love of film and the arts in a city rich with culture. From...

Staff Recs: Best Holiday Films

Ali Zimmerman, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan and Alex Cullina • November 30, 2018

As November comes to an end and we recover from the pounds of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce consumed at Thanksgiving, the holiday season begins to close in. Whether...

‘The Kominsky Method’ Ruminates on Life, Death and Enlarged Prostates

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • November 28, 2018

Netflix’s latest original series brings two Hollywood legends to the small screen and lets them find comedy in their old age.

Unpopular Opinions: Actors

Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan, Nicole Rosenthal and Alex Cullina • November 28, 2018

Hot takes on Hollywood Hall-of-Famers.

Staff Recs: Best Film Ensembles

Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan and Alex Cullina • November 16, 2018

Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”

Staff Recs: Best Albums for Fall

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina and Ali Zimmerman • November 9, 2018

“Lush” by Snail Mail Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor I am not going to lie: I fell in love with the album “Lush” when I discovered Snail Mail early last spring. I was lucky...

From ‘Front Runner’ to Political Pariah

Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • November 5, 2018

Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.

Staff Recs: Best Villains

Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan and Alex Cullina • November 2, 2018

Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.

Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

This week we’re getting spooky niche with our unpopular opinions and taking a look at supernatural villains!

Daniella Nichinson, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Alex Cullina and Guru Ramanathan • October 31, 2018

The spookiest day of the year is upon us: Halloween. All the ghosts and goblins come to play on this night of tricks and treats. Halloween is a pop culture phenomenon — the basis...

Gary Hart and the Year Politics Collided With Celebrity

One fateful week in 1987 and how it changed the future of politics.

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • October 29, 2018

One fateful week in 1987 and how it changed the future of politics.

Staff Recs: Best Movie Soundtracks and Scores

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson and Alex Cullina • October 26, 2018

The release of "Mid90s" has reminded audiences of the importance of a great soundtrack. Check out WSN's top picks for best movie soundtracks and scores.

Unpopular Opinions: Albums

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan and Ali Zimmerman • October 24, 2018

Think you have a hot take on an underrated or overrated record? See how it holds up against WSN's picks in Unpopular Opinions: Albums edition.

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina and Melanie Pineda • October 19, 2018

Halloween is creeping up, so here are our picks for Scariest Horror Movies to terrify you on a dark, lonely night.

Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Alex Cullina and Ryan Mikel • October 17, 2018

The 20th century birthed a plethora of renowned authors, some overrated and some underrated. This week, the Arts Desk tackles Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors.

The Velvet Underground Through the Lens of ’60s New York

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • October 15, 2018

The Velvet Underground Experience, a new immersive exhibition, takes you down the history of one of history's greatest bands and the 1960s-era New York that influenced it.

Staff Recs: Best Actors-Turned-Directors

Ryan Mikel, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman and Nicole Rosenthal • October 12, 2018

With Bradley Cooper being the latest actor to try his hand at directing, here are our top picks for best actors turned directors.

Rachel Main

Telling Stories in Search of Universality

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • October 11, 2018

Writing is a cathartic experience. It’s a time for the writer to face the blank page, nothing standing between them and what they want to say. It is also a meditative process...

Unpopular Opinions: Directors

Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan, Ryan Mikel and Nicole Rosenthal • October 10, 2018

Not all directors are created equal. Here are our thoughts on some underrated and overrated filmmakers.

Staff Recs: Hollywood Movie Musicals

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina, Guru Ramanathan and Ali Zimmerman • October 5, 2018

Celebrate the premiere of "A Star Is Born" with our personal picks for the best movie musicals.

Unpopular Opinions: Film & TV Protagonists

Main characters we love to hate.

Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson and Alex Cullina • October 3, 2018

When it comes to central characters in film and TV, viewers can quickly develop deep, unshakable convictions. Everyone hates Joffrey. Everyone loves Daenerys. But what if you think...

Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams

Connor Gatesman, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Yasmin Gulec, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman and Daniella Nichinson • September 28, 2018

Unabashedly indulge your bedazzled former self and rock out to these early 2000s hits.

Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, Nicole Rosenthal, Alex Cullina and Ryan Mikel • September 26, 2018

Don't be shy about hating some of these classic films.

Staff Recs: Best Songs To Fall In Love To

Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.

Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Alex Cullina, Ryan Mikel and Nicole Rosenthal • September 21, 2018

Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.

20 Years of Soiled Rugs, Bowling and the Dude

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • September 21, 2018

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.

Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals

Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Melanie Pineda, Ryan Mikel, Alex Cullina and Guru Ramanathan • September 14, 2018

Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.

Staff Recs: Our Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2018

Many of this fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan and Matthew Holman • September 7, 2018

This fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.

John McEnroe and the Sport of Cinema

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • September 4, 2018

A new sports documentary highlighting John McEnroe's run at the 1984 French Open explores the player's battle with himself and the intersection of tennis and cinema.

Ethan Hawke: Cassavetes Reborn

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • September 4, 2018

With films like "Boyhood," "First Reformed" and his most recent directorial effort "Blaze," Ethan Hawke makes art for the sole purpose of art.

Skirball Unveils Exciting Fall Season

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor • August 26, 2018

NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts gears up for an exciting fall season.

Brittany Claybrooks

Building the Foundations of Success

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • December 7, 2017

“Education was always like my sport,” Brittany Claybrooks said during a First Generation College Students panel hosted by NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service....

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

Jordan Reynolds, Yasmin Gulec, Tyler Crews, Anna Letson, Daniella Nichinson, Natasha Roy and Connor Gatesman • December 1, 2017

For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.

James Franco Turns ‘Disaster’ Into Masterpiece

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • November 27, 2017

Over 15 years ago, Tommy Wiseau made a film called "The Room." Now, James Franco has created a film about that film, "Disaster Artist," which comes out this Friday.

The Twisted Brilliance of ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 17, 2017

Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" tells the story of a cardiovascular surgeon with a seemingly perfect life, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Painful Nostalgia in ‘Wonder Wheel’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 16, 2017

NYU alumni Woody Allen closed out the 55th New York Film Festival with "Wonder Wheel," a story of nostalgia and disappointment.

The Beautiful Tragedy of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 10, 2017

"Call Me By Your Name" is a touching, deeply moving story of two men in 1983 who fall in love, adapted from the novel written by former NYU professor Andre Aciman.

The Enduring Politics of Warren Beatty

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 5, 2017

A Hollywood legend and icon, Warren Beatty has cemented his role as an influential political filmmaker by telling provocative and important stories.

NYFF 2017: ‘Last Flag Flying’ Presents a Lifetime of War

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 3, 2017

"Last Flag Flying" deals with the trauma of war, telling the story of three Vietnam veterans with humor and wit.

NYFF 2017: ‘The Square’ is Magnificently Enigmatic

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • October 2, 2017

"The Square" is a satirical film about a Swedish museum, dealing with the nature of good in society.

NYFF 2017: Family, Frustrations and Fine Art in ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • September 29, 2017

Our film editor reviews The Meyerowitz Stories, as a part of the New York Film Festival.

NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • September 27, 2017

In Sean Baker's "The Florida Project," the darkness of the state is revealed.

‘Brad’s Status’ Finds Humor in Insecurity

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • September 13, 2017

"Brad's Status" continues Ben Stiller's foray into indie films, telling the story of one man's mid-life crisis.

“I Do…Until I Don’t” is Funny, But Transient

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • September 6, 2017

"I Do... Until I Don't" attempts to solve the age-old conundrum of the value of monogamy.

Essential New York Films to Appreciate New York

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • September 5, 2017

Many, many films have captured the essential essence of New York City -- here are our choices of the ones that did it best.

The Reign of Indie Films This Fall

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor • August 28, 2017

As we wave goodbye to summer blockbusters, fall indies are gearing up to kick off the season with a bang and provide students with an escape from the mundanity of their textbooks.

Tribeca 2017: ‘A Thousand Junkies’ is a Comedic Ode to Addiction

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017

Playing at the Tribeca Film Festival, "A Thousand Junkies" draws from the lives of those involved with the film to tell an honest and at times comedic story about addiction.

Tribeca 2017: An Anniversary You Can’t Refuse

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017

At a special anniversary screening at the Tribeca Film Festival, "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II" were screened back to back, followed by a conversation with the cast and crew, including Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro.

Tribeca 2017: Dustin Hoffman and Noah Baumbach Tease and Talk Filmmaking

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017

During the Tribeca Film Festival, acclaimed actor Dustin Hoffman interviewed indie auteur Noah Baumbach, where the two shared career stories and talked all things filmmaking.

‘The Graduate’ Restored in 4K for 50th Anniversary

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017

In honor of the legendary film "The Graduate's" 50th anniversary, select theaters will show a 4K re-release of the critically-acclaimed classic.

Tribeca 2017: In ‘The Trip to Spain,’ Middle Age Is a Comedic Journey

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017

English comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon adapt their popular TV show "The Trip" into film for the second time in this hilarious romp through Spain.

Tribeca 2017: Documentary ‘Frank Serpico’ Lauds an Honest Cop

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017

Antonino D'Ambrosio's new documentary "Frank Serpico" retells the story of the famous New York City cop in Serpico's own words, reinforcing the message that doing the right thing is always the right thing.

‘Free Fire’ Is Coordinated Chaos

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 17, 2017

The deadly hilarious film "Free Fire" parodies an entire era of gangster movies with a veritable cannon's worth of impact and laughs.

‘The Lost City of Z’ Revives the Historical Epic Film

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 13, 2017

The real-life tale of explorer Percy Fawcett was turned into a book and now, into a film that gives the man the proper honor he deserves, plus an engaging and fascinating movie to boot.

Film ‘Heal the Living’ Weaves Stories of Loss and Chance

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

Katell Quillevere's new film "Heal the Living" is a slow burn, and a carefully crafted examination of narratives of grief.

New Doc Highlights the Man Who ‘Shot!’ Rock ‘n’ Roll

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017

"Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock" puts the focus on one of the biggest names of rock you've never heard of — famed rock music photographer Mick Rock.

The Blur Between Netflix and Film

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017

Netflix just bought the rights to Martin Scorsese's next gangster film, starring Robert De Niro — is this the beginning of the end for movie theaters?

‘The Art Life’ Illuminates David Lynch’s World

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • March 28, 2017

Jon Nguyen's new documentary on the prolific David Lynch traces one of the most mysterious, enigmatic directors back to his artistic roots — painting.

The Light Comes ‘After the Storm’

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • March 20, 2017

With a painstaking eye for simplicity and detail, Hirokazu Kore-eda's film "After the Storm" breaks down the life of an unexceptionally complex family into something striking and beautiful.

Jazz Meets Murder in Documentary

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer • March 20, 2017

Opening soon at the Film Society at Lincoln Center, "I Called Him Morgan" gives proper credit to one of the most tragically underrated jazz trumpeters, Morgan Lee, whose life was cut short at age 33 when his wife shot him during a show in the East Village.