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Review: ‘Funny Pages’ finds soul between silliness and seediness

Owen Kline’s directorial debut hurls into the madcap world of underground comics with gleeful crassness. “Funny Pages” is currently playing at Film at Lincoln Center and is available for rent on video on demand.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor September 7, 2022

From the studio that distributed contemporary coming-of-age classics like “Lady Bird” and “20th Century Women,” Owen Kline’s “Funny Pages” is A24’s latest spin...

An illustration of a purple heart-shaped bong, two Oreo cookies and a pair of Beats earbuds against a bright green background.

Staff Recs: Crunchin’ the munchies

The Arts Desk recommends the best movies and music for dozing off into high heaven as you celebrate 4/20.

It’s twenty past four and you need something to do after toking and coughing on a spliff or devouring a brownie whose chemical makeup is a broken ratio of three parts cannabis,...

Julie and Anthony sit at a table waiting for food. Anthony has his head in his hands and is holding a cigarette. Next to the table is an ice chest with an unopened wine bottle.

‘The Souvenir’ duology reflects on the irrationality of first love

In “The Souvenir: Part II,” Joanna Hogg draws from her first love and experiences as a film student to bring the story of her fictional counterpart to a poignant conclusion. “The Souvenir” and “The Souvenir: Part II” are available on VOD.
Brandon Kiziloz, Contributing Writer March 9, 2022

In his novel “Kafka on the Shore,” Haruki Murakami writes that in love, "we each look for missing pieces of ourselves." Like stepping into an old room of memories, love can...

Zendaya plays a 17-year-old recovering from drug addiction. “Euphoria” is a serial teen drama available on HBO. (Photo by Eddy Chen/HBO, courtesy of Warner Media)

Recap: ‘Euphoria’ S2E5: Rue Bennett struggles with the reality of addiction

“Euphoria” season two, episode five offers viewers a harrowing look at addiction. “Euphoria” airs on HBO Max, with new episodes debuting every Sunday.
Shreya Wankhade, Contributing Writer February 11, 2022

Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and suicide. Spoiler warning: This recap includes spoilers for "Euphoria," seasons one and two. Season two, episode...

The HBO Max show released season two, episode three on Jan. 23. (Image courtesy of Warner Media)

Recap: ‘Euphoria’ S2E3: ‘Call Me by Your Name,’ but 30 years ago and extremely illegal

“Euphoria” season two, episode three offers a complex web of drama from the fictional East Highland High School. “Euphoria” airs on HBO Max, with new episodes debuting every Sunday.
Shreya Wankhade, Contributing Writer January 31, 2022

Spoiler warning: This recap includes spoilers for "Euphoria," seasons one and two. The third episode of the second season of “Euphoria” finally gives viewers some much-anticipated...

“Zola,” directed by NYU alumna Janicza Bravo, is a 2020 comedy-drama film based on a twitter thread. “Zola” is now in theaters and available to rent on demand. (Image courtesy of A24)

“Zola” Review: A modern Floridian fairytale

Janicza Bravo’s sophomore feature is a dazzling adaptation of a legendary Twitter thread.
JP Pak, Film & TV Editor August 25, 2021

If you were on Twitter in 2015, before it was ruled by toxic sanctimony and political scorn, you might remember it as a sort of Wild West — uncharted territory with outlaws,...

Zola is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Janicza Bravo. Janicza Bravo, an NYU alum, gave a Q&A session for NYU students. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Janicza Bravo Q&A event: A glimpse inside the director’s mind

In anticipation of her movie "Zola," NYU alumna Janicza Bravo gave a Q&A session to students about navigating the film industry.
Sophia Carr, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

In a collaboration between A24 and the NYU Program Board, Janicza Bravo, NYU alumna and director of the upcoming movie “Zola,” gave a remote Q&A session for NYU students....

"Minari" is an Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical American drama film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It follows a family of South Korean immigrants as they try to navigate their way in the 1980s rural United States. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Minari’ and the roots of the Asian American experience

Despite its cultural specificity, Lee Isaac Chung’s story of family and dreams is a film for all of us.
JP Pak, Film Editor April 26, 2021

My life changed the day I, a scrawny, Asian-American 11-year-old, watched Korean American actor Steven Yeun fall in love with Lauren Cohan, a white woman, on AMC’s “The Walking...

Characters like Joe Goldberg in “You” and Nate Jacobs in “Euphoria” are great examples of toxic and manipulative men that young girls continue to idealize because they are conventionally attractive. These characters normalize problematic behaviors in TV shows marketed towards teenages who then see these relationships as common and worth seeking. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)

Dear Teen TV Shows: Can We Please Stop Glorifying Toxic Men?

A reflection on some of the biggest shows, characters and relationships that shaped this generation of young women and a call for healthier depictions of love and boundaries.
Samaa Khullar, Staff Writer September 27, 2020

Content warning: this article contains themes of sexual assault, and emotional and physical abuse. When the teen mystery sensation “Pretty Little Liars” first aired on ABC...

Waves is a drama film released by A24 on November 15. (Via Twitter @wavesmovie)

‘Waves’ Verges on Cinematic Sensory Overload

“Waves” is a gripping family drama that captivates with experimental sound design and visual components.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer November 17, 2019

Don’t expect to watch “Waves” like a movie. That’s what it is, technically, but it is precisely “Waves’” technical elements that elevate it beyond all cinematic convention...

The cast of Mrs. Doubtfire (via facebook).

Staff Recs: Best Movies to Watch With Parents

It’s movie night! But with the ‘rents...

These recommendations are for when your mom wants a movie night and you don’t want to waste an hour going through Netflix trying to find something you’ll both like. “The...

The movie poster for Moonlight, an A24 film. (via A24)

Unpopular Opinion: A24 Films

Before you watch “Under the Silver Lake,” let’s revisit past A24 films and break down if they’re really as good as Tisch kids say they are.

Over the past few years, indie film studio A24 has taken over the independent movie zeitgeist, and certainly captured the love of the NYU community to the point where everyone...