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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

Matthew Holman

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor

Matthew Holman is the Entertainment Editor for Washington Square News, but don’t get it twisted: movies are his true ride or dies, hence the Cinema Studies major (with a BEMT minor for versatility). Oklahoma born and bred (it’s a real place, ask him about tornado chasing), he flocked from the cow field to the Regal Union Square, his proclaimed second home. When he’s not stressing over the inevitable fall of MoviePass, he can be found on the prowl for Indian food, listening to indie/EDM (but sometimes metal for a twist), and performing creative writing of all types. Follow his Twitter (@mathuwholeman) to see if he’ll finally stop talking about having a goth phase and just do it. 

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Brittany Hall

Brittany Hall

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor February 22, 2018

Address: 55 E. 10th St., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $6,332-$7,125 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Doubles, Triples Nearby subways:  L, N, Q,...

The Costume Studies exhibit “The Eye of the Beholder: Decade-Defining Lids, Lashes, and Brows” explores the role of the eye in fashion. The show is currently on display through NYU Steinhardt.

The Beauty in ‘Eye of the Beholder’ Exhibit

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor January 26, 2018
Beauty comes through in “The Eye of the Beholder: Decade-Defining Lids, Lashes, and Brows” –– the Costume Studies exhibit currently on display through NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.
NYU’s Skirball Center of the Performing Arts (via NYU).

Skirball Spices Up Spring Semester

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor January 22, 2018
Spring programming at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is here to appease academic woes with artistic jolts throughout the upcoming semester.

The Rise of LGBTQ Cinema

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
With recent films like "Moonlight," LGBTQ cinema has evolved into a flourishing genre, marking how far society has progressed.
Zoey Deutch plays Erica Vandross in "Flower,"  directed by Max Winkler.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Flower’ Nips at Poignant Buds

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
“Flower” examines the mental trials and tribulations of both free-spirited and closed individuals, and most of the time it manages to pull it off. It is a complex film of underage sex and family relationships, but somehow manages to be both candid and serious.
Masayuki Mori and Machiko Kyô as the potter Genjuro and his client Lady Wakasa, in the ghost film “Ugetsu,” by Japanese director Kenji Mizugochi.

‘Ugetsu’ is an Essential, Beautiful Haunt

Matthew Holman, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
The re-release of Kenji Mizuguchi’s 1953 film "Ugetsu" should be eagerly anticipated — the work is both one of the few ghost movies with neither over-the-top ghouls and one of the few war films that doesn't simply lapse into gore.