All content by Dante Sacco

Popularity, The Displeasing and ‘Game of Thrones’
“Game of Thrones” is both one of television’s most popular and least decent shows.
May 2, 2019

In Appreciation of the NBA’s Middle Class
How staying the course and refusing to tank paid off for a few non-contenders in the Western Conference.
April 29, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: When the Villain Was Right
Our staff gives you some of their best hot takes on some of pop culture’s most notorious bad guys.
April 24, 2019

Unpopular Opinion: A24 Films
Before you watch “Under the Silver Lake,” let’s revisit past A24 films and break down if they’re really as good as Tisch kids say they are.
April 17, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Young Adult Novels
The Arts Desk gives some fresh takes on novels for younger audiences.
April 10, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Animal Characters
No animals were harmed in the making of this list.
March 27, 2019

‘Yardie’ Is a Jamaican Throwback to Gang Dramas of Old
Idris Elba tries his hand at directing in “Yardie,” based on Victor Headley’s novel.
March 26, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Children’s Book Series
In honor of the new Nancy Drew movie coming out, the Arts Desk is giving its hot takes on children’s book series.
March 13, 2019

The Outlying and Malicious Tuition Policy of NYU
How NYU’s per credit tuition policy lags behind its peers.
March 12, 2019

NYU Professor’s ‘NYLON’ Makes a Complex Plot Work
The past is at the forefront in this new play by Tisch Dramatic Writing professor Sofia Alvarez.
March 11, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Remakes and Reboots
With A24’s “Gloria Bell,” the remake of the Chilean film “Gloria,” receiving a lot of early praise, the Arts Desk is looking at other remakes and reboots that are also up to par with, or better than, their predecessors.
March 6, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: 2000s Disney Channel Shows
The Arts Desk is here with takes on some of your childhood faves.
February 27, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Oscar Hosts
The Arts Desk is tired of giving hot takes on snubs and surprises and have decided to critique a different aspect of awards shows: the hosts!
February 20, 2019

Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election
Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
February 19, 2019

Fyre Festival Scam Continues
The music festival scandal that led to a social media riot culminated in two competing documentaries, but even they were unable to escape ethical issues in their production.
February 11, 2019

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.