Director Steven Soderbergh’s legacy in modern American filmmaking is undeniable. Since his 1989 breakout film “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” he has churned out hit after hit...

“Brutes” by Dizz Tate If you like Jeffrey Eugenides’ use of first-person plural in his book “The Virgin Suicides” or the swampy setting of Sean Baker’s film...

Contrary to popular belief, adding a little song and dance to a story does not always make it better. Musicals may reign supreme on Broadway, but plays are what really...

For over 25 years, ordinary people have opted into one of the most physically challenging reality television shows for a chance to win $1 million. In “Survivor,” contestants...

“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman In his latest novel, Swedish author Fredrik Backman proves once again that he knows how to make readers cry. “My Friends” follows an...

Whenever we praise a new act in music for their originality or creativity, there’s a high chance a Black artist did it first. Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog”...

“The Vegetarian” by Han Kang For a multitude of reasons — the environmental impact of livestock industries, personal preference and diet culture infiltrating my mind...

When a favorite read comes to life on screen, it’s one of the greatest joys in a book nerd’s life. To see the mental pictures that made a home in our heads physically...

“We Used to Live Here” by Marcus Kliewer Finding true fright in literature can be tough, but Marcus Kliewer’s psychological horror novel “We Used to...

For drama students, being booked is the dream, whether on tour, on or off-Broadway. Tisch alum Liana Hunt, currently starring in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at...

“Where are the good old days?” “They’ve fucking gone, mate. And what did you used to eat in the good old days?” “Booze. And I’m still here!” With these...

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) is the perfect time to welcome new voices to your reading list. These works highlight the diversity of Hispanic literature, spanning...

Some people daydream about their romantic interests, good grades or a tropical vacation. Here at WSN’s Arts desk, we’re too busy dreaming up scenarios where our favorite actors...

“Sometimes I feel the past is a more comfortable place than the future,” Harold Levinson (Paul Giamatti) says at a particularly poignant moment in “Downton Abbey: The Grand...

Whether spotlighting overlooked shows or reimagining classics, Broadway revivals introduce timeless theater to new audiences. Out of countless productions that have come and gone,...

People are pickier with their watchlists than their dating rosters. With social media’s echo chambers and the Letterboxd-ification of film and TV, there’s few safe spaces left...

Very few on-screen battles or exceptional cinematic monologues have been delivered to the sound of silence. Oftentimes, the compositions accompanying our favorite films become...

Liza Minnelli. The iconic triple threat. EGOT winner. Daughter of the legendary Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, icons that paved their daughter’s own way to superstardom....

After The Cure’s last release, “4:13 Dream” in 2008 and the album’s subsequent tour, the band began to fall apart. Robert Smith, frontman and genius behind The Cure —...

Warning: This review contains spoilers. In its 2022 debut season, Amazon’s mega-budget fantasy series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered with higher...

Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen) is a cold and beastly critic who takes immense pleasure in the fact that he holds the power to make or break a performer’s career with a mere handful...

Forty-four years since his debut solo album, Ozzy Osbourne finally made the shortlist of nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It’s quite confusing that it has taken...

In January of 1999, America was introduced to a staple of Sunday night television for the next eight years as New Jersey mob boss — sorry, “waste management consultant” —...

In 1984, the world was introduced to Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), the pompous — yet relatable — Ivy-League-trained psychiatrist and regular of the “Cheers” TV show....

“Thirst for Salt” by Madelaine Lucas — Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor “It’s in the water where she first sees him,” reads the blurb of “Thirst for Salt”...

Balancing work as a theatrical director and full-time student is not easy. But, Gallatin junior Booth McGowan, co-founder and co-artistic director of the Quick & Dirty Theatre...

A year ago, Batman fans around the world were left in shock as Kevin Conroy, arguably the most iconic voice actor for the Dark Knight, passed away. Among many other projects, Conroy...

Through “All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain,” viewers are taken on a trek through the horrifying. The reinvigorated Off-Broadway one-man-show explores...