All content by Sophie Bennett
![(Clockwise from the top left) Movie posters for
“The Hate U Give,” “A Star is Born,” “First Man,” and
“The Favourite.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/oscarbait-617x900.png)
Oscar Bait Worth Taking
Here are the Oscar-worthy movies you should keep an eye on this fall.
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• September 11, 2018
![Olshefski’s unique film “Quest” devotes its entirety to exploring the life of Christopher and Christine'a Rainey's role in their Philadelphia community, as well as their desire to provide a sense of wellbeing for their children.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/quest-courtesy-susan-norget-film-promotion-900x506.jpg)
On a ‘Quest’ for 9 Years
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2017
![WSN sat down with NYU alum Matthew Puccini. His new short film, “The Mess He Made,” premiered at the SXSW film festival.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-22-at-10.40.28-PM-900x375.png)
Alum Matthew Puccini Talks SXSW Short Film
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• October 23, 2017
!['Jane', a new documentary about Jane Goodall's 1957 expedition to Tanzania to find more information about chimpanzees and human ancestry opens in theatres on Friday Oct. 20.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/102017_jane-900x506.jpg)
‘Jane’ Paints a Beautiful Portrait Conservationist Goodall
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• October 20, 2017
![“Wonderstruck” is based on the children's book of the same name written by Brian Selznick, and tells the story of young boy from the midwest and a young girl in New York. A series of events unfold as they both seek a mysterious connection.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/101817_wonderstruck_via-facebook-608x900.jpg)
‘Wonderstruck’ Induces Wonder
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• October 17, 2017
![Ai Weiwei’s film Human Flow raises awareness of the growing refugee situation across 20 different countries. Human Flow hits theaters October 13th.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/101117_human_courtesy-of-Susan-Norget.jpg)
‘Human Flow’ is Heartbreaking and Mesmerizing
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• October 10, 2017
![Emma Watson stars in STX Entertainment's “The Circle,” a film about a woman who begins to work for the Circle, a conglomerate company that takes information on its users and employees.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/circle_Photo-Courtesy-of-stx-entertainment-1500x844.jpg)
Tribeca 2017: Despite All-Star Cast, ‘The Circle’ Is Disastrous
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2017
![Ahh the Tribeca Film Festival, Lena Dunham discussed women in film and and TV industry alongside her "Girls" show runner, Jenni Konner.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dunham_courtesy-of-Tribeca-Film-Festival-795x1000.jpg)
Tribeca 2017: Lena Dunham, Jenni Konner and America Ferrera Talk Women in Film and TV
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 27, 2017
!['Blame," the self-written, self-directed, self-produced, self edited and self-starred film by Quinn Shephard debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival April 22.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blame_photo-by-aaron-kovalchik-1500x844.jpg)
Tribeca 2017: 22-Year-Old Writer, Actor and Director Quinn Shephard Talks ‘Blame’
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 27, 2017
![“The Handmaid’s Tale,” directed by Bruce Miller and based off Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, will debut on Hulu beginning April 26. The first episode screened at the Tribeca Film Festival this Friday.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/handmaid_-courtesy-to-takefive-hulu-900x506.jpg)
Tribeca 2017: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Promises Frightening TV
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 24, 2017
![“Tomorrow,” a film directed by Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent, highlights the warnings of climate change and how people can fix it. “Tomorrow” opens at the Village East Cinema at 181-189 Second Ave. Friday, April 21.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/arts_tomorrow.jpg)
‘Tomorrow’ Creates Hope in a Gloomy World
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2017
![“My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea” is the perfect film for those who enjoy face-paced, quirky comedy. The animated film perfectly depicts the chaotic nature of high school.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unnamed-2.jpg)
Psychedelic ‘High School Sinking into the Sea’ is Odd But Memorable
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 12, 2017
![Should Books Be Adapted Into Films?](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/top-900x551.jpg)
Should Books Be Adapted Into Films?
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• April 6, 2017
![Netflix's upcoming original film, "The Most Hated Woman in America," is a biopic of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the head of The American Atheists Organization. The film will be available on March 24.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/032217_hated_Netflix.jpg)
Melissa Leo is One to Love in ‘Most Hated Woman in America’
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2017
![Onur Turkel’s new film “Catfight” stars Sandra Oh and Anne Heche, two ex-friends who reunite after 20 year after splitting. The movie opens in New York and on all digital platforms on March 3.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catfish-900x450.jpg)
A ‘Catfight’ Provides for Social Commentary
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• March 2, 2017
![Barak Goodman’s new documentary, “Oklahoma City”, recounts the Timothy McVeigh’s bombing of a federal building in 1995.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/020617_oklahoma.jpg)
‘Oklahoma City’ Proves Depressingly Relevant
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2017
![The documentary "They Call Us Monsters" focuses on three juvenile delinquents and the negative stigma they have with society.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/monsters.png)
“They Call Us Monsters” Brings Humanity to Juveniles
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2017
!["Seasons", a film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzud, illustrates the beauty of nature through graceful, isolated footage of animals in the wild and limited human actors.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/111616_Seasons.png)
‘Seasons’ Argues for Environmental Protection
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• November 17, 2016
![Directed by Jeff Nichols, "Loving" portrays the story of an interracial couple during the case of Racial Integrity Act of 1924.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/loving_twitter-636x900.jpg)
‘Loving’ Proves Comforting in Its Justice
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• November 3, 2016
![Dastaar is a short film created by CAS alum Javian Le, focusing on the themes of Islamophobia in the US, especially shortly after the events of 9/11.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dastaaar_courtesy-900x450.jpg)
Alum Short Film Tackles Islamophobia
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer
• October 24, 2016
![Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Mary_Pickford_with_camera2.jpg)
Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies
Sophie Bennett, Contributing Writer
• September 29, 2016
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025