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

Washington Square News

All content by Mas Bouzidi
The AMC movie theater on 3rd and East 11th used to have people lined up around the block for movie premieres. Now, after many long months, the question of whether or not to reopen movie theaters in New York is still uncertain. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Uncertain Return of Movie Theaters

As big budget films like “Tenet” premiere across the world, many question how much longer New York movie theaters can survive while closed.
Mas Bouzidi, Staff Writer Sep 24, 2020

After seven long and excruciating months, I finally stepped foot inside a movie theater again. I ventured to the AMC Clifton Commons 16 in New Jersey and watched Christopher Nolan’s...

In the wake of COVID-19, many people have turned to their streaming services. However, the future for traditional movie theatres is now in jeopardy. (Staff Photo by Fareid El Gafy)

Don’t Give up on the Cinemas

Filmmakers, moviegoers and critics weigh in on the future of movie theaters after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mas Bouzidi, Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2020

Since the coronavirus pandemic has swept the nation and the world, it seemed only natural that all public venues, including movie theaters, would need to shut down. It started...

Set in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ on November 12, 2019. (Via Facebook)

The Good, The Bad and ‘The Mandalorian’

The Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe is a bland homage to spaghetti westerns with none of their enduring charm.
Mas Bouzidi, Contributing Writer Nov 27, 2019

I love “Star Wars.” Granted, not all of it, but I love the universe. So for me, “The Mandalorian, had everything going for it. A spaghetti western set in space? What more...

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