WSN’s guide to the 62nd New York Film Festival
In anticipation of this year’s New York Film Festival, WSN has put together a list of must-see movie premieres that you will want to secure tickets for before they sell out.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• September 9, 2024
Review: ‘Expats’ stumbles upon modern Hong Kong
The high anticipation for A24 director Lulu Wang’s portrayal of the Asian metropolis doesn’t seem to be given enough air time — but her efforts shine through.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• March 11, 2024
Why Celine Song should win best screenplay at the Oscars
Though it’s worth recognizing the visual and technical merits behind the success of “Past Lives,” Celine Song’s genre-defying screenplay is the star of the film.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer
• March 8, 2024
Review: ‘Problemista’ and the laughable absurdity of the immigrant experience
Salvadoran comedian Julio Torres’s promising directorial debut humanizes the immigrant identity in a wonderfully surreal and innovative tale.
Lulu Chatterjee, Contributing Writer
• March 5, 2024
Review: Nicolas Cage is everybody’s nightmare in ‘Dream Scenario’
Director Kristoffer Borgli considers the subconscious and fame in his thrilling third feature.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• November 29, 2023
Review: On the perils of premature womanhood in ‘Priscilla’
Sofia Coppola’s newest film paints a vulnerable and overdue portrait of Elvis’ enigmatic wife.
Maggie Turner, Contributing Writer
• November 3, 2023
Off the Radar: 6 minutes of masks and fascism in ‘The Fall’
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “The Fall” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2023
Review: ‘Showing Up’ continues Kelly Reichardt’s soft-spoken hot streak
The Oregon-based director focuses on the studio art world in her latest film for A24. “Showing Up” is currently showing at select theaters in New York City.
Ethan Beck, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2023
Review: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ doesn’t know what to do with itself
Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut flounders — much like its two main characters.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2023
Review: ‘There There’ shoots for real emotions, despite its fake portrayal of them
American auteur Andrew Bujalski’s latest tests its viewers’ faiths by pairing scenes from actors who were never in the same room. “There There” opens in select New York City theaters on Nov. 18.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• November 15, 2022
Q&A: Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells is one of the most promising voices in British cinema
NYU alum Charlotte Wells speaks to WSN on directing her first feature film, working with actors Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, and her cinematic influences.
Stephanie Wong, Film & TV Editor
• October 19, 2022
Review: ‘Pearl’ sees Mia Goth play an atypical homicidal heroine
A slasher-film fanatic’s dream, A24’s second installment in the “X” franchise, “Pearl,” is one not to miss, currently playing in theaters.
Samantha Burge and Shreya Wankhade
• September 19, 2022
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • November 5, 2024
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2024
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024