Skip to Main Content
New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

All content by Gabriel Murray
A sad Claymation figure with wide, teary eyes wearing a textured hat and snail-eyes headpiece.

Review: ‘Memoir of a Snail’ will make you want to come out of your shell

Adult animation legend Adam Elliot’s first film in nearly a decade is both crude and heartwarming.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan and Gabriel Murray November 12, 2024

Coming out of your shell is never easy, but “Memoir of a Snail” shows you that there’s no point in hiding from the world — even when life is trailing by at a snail's pace....

Four people in bright yellow, green, purple and red stand in a kitchen. The yellow person to the far left is holding a red chicken.

Review: ‘Chicken for Linda!’ is chaotically charming and delightfully delicious

The French animated film packs a surprisingly magnificent punch of touching and hilarious moments.
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

The relationship between a parent and child is never simple. There’s bickering, fighting and yelling, and two seconds later a reconciliation of “I love you, too.” The French,...

Two people are standing in front of a bulletin board with movie posters. They are looking at each other. One of them is wearing a gray jacket and the other one is wearing a black leather jacket.

Review: ‘Fallen Leaves’ tells a charming story on how to love in times of global anxiety

Legendary Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki’s latest deadpan comedy-drama is set in the midst of growing world tensions, and though it falters in some areas, the film is an entertaining watch.
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer November 16, 2023

How do we find love in the time of war and global conflict? In his newest film, “Fallen Leaves,” Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki answers this question in a quaint, European...