All content by Justin Martinez
![A woman with blonde hair wearing a white dress with wings while being held up by strings above two gravestones bearing the words “MOTHER” and “FATHER” on a stage with opened red curtains. Curled in a ball in front of the gravestones lies a man in a tan shirt and brown pants.z](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/arts-film-beau-is-afraid-900x487.jpg)
Review: ‘Beau Is Afraid’ is only occasionally frightening
Ari Aster’s new film is a big departure from his previous horror films, as he ventures into a long odyssey of surrealist comedy.
Justin Martinez, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2023
![A father wearing glasses, a business formal outfit wraps his son, who is wearing a yellow and blue t-shirt, around his arm.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/arts-dadmemory-900x506.jpeg)
Review: ‘Memories of My Father’: An unmemorable story about the forgotten
This drama film celebrates the story of an ordinary father who fights to help his family and the people of Colombia.
Justin Martinez, Contributing Writer
• December 13, 2022
![“Venom: Let There be Carnage,” directed by Andy Serkis, was released on Oct. 1. The film is an entertaining and enjoyable superhero sequel. (Image courtesy of Sony Pictures)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-film-venomreview-900x506.jpg)
Review: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ comforts with campiness and predictability
Andy Serkis’ superhero sequel is goofy in all the best ways.
Justin Martinez, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2021
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2025
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Eleanor Jacobs, Pritheva Zakaria, Skylar Boilard, Dani Biondi, Amelia Knust, Maggie Turner, Isabella D’Erasmo, Ava Mundo, Luke Vrba and Annie Emans • February 13, 2025
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Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor • February 13, 2025
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Tony Jaeyeong Jong, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025