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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 Jesse James Read
Ben Stiller, left, and Naomi Watts star as Josh and Cornelia in “While We’re Young.”

‘While We’re Young’ pits young against old

Jesse James Read, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
The new comedic drama "While We're Young" features the likes of Ben Stiller, Amanda Seyfried, Naomi Watts, and Adam Driver. Despite its strong structure and plot, the film is, at times, awkward and too conservative.
Pelican documentary soars

Pelican documentary soars

Jesse James Read, Contributing Writer November 5, 2014

“Pelican Dreams,” the latest documentary from Judy Irving (“The Parrots of Telegraph Hill”), offers fascinating footage of pelicans. To anyone averse to birds or documentarian...