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
The case against ‘Oppenheimer’
Leading the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture, it’s time to ruffle some Nolan-heads and reassess the biopic.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024
Review: ‘The Fabelmans’ is Spielberg at his most vulnerable
In a career notable for poignant moments, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg gets more personal than ever in this Oscar-nominated, semi-autobiographical tale.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer
• March 8, 2023
Review: ‘EO’ and a donkey’s odyssey across Europe
“EO” centers around a donkey’s experience in captivity, interactions with various sects of society, and eventual journey to liberation. “EO” is currently playing at Film Forum.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2022
What to do this week: Cheese tasting and a holiday train show
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 14-20.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• November 13, 2022
Oscar nominations 2022: Streaming takes center stage during the awards’ biggest test yet
The 94th Academy Award nominations were released on Tuesday. The full list of nominations is a strange mix of questionable picks haunted by a long list of snubs.
JP Pak and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• February 9, 2022
‘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
‘Another Round’ review: An intoxicating film about drinking to find meaning
Thomas Vinterberg untangles the complexities of substance abuse with a tale of four friends who engage in binge-drinking to break away from the monotony of everyday life. The Academy Award Nominated film is currently playing on Hulu.
Sophia Carr, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2021
Forgotten memories remain alive in ‘The Father’
Florian Zeller’s debut feature is a poignant, inventive portrayal of Alzheimer’s disease.
Nathan Hughes, Contributing Writer
• April 1, 2021
Tisch alumni recognized at Golden Globes and Oscars
Chloé Zhao made history at the 2021 Golden Globes, and her film "Nomadland" was nominated for numerous Oscars. Meanwhile, Karishma Dev Dube’s movie "Bittu" made the shortlist for the best live-action short film category at the 2021 Academy Awards.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• March 19, 2021
Reinventing the Face of Faith in ‘Corpus Christi’
Academy Award-nominated “Corpus Christi,” by Polish director Jan Komasa, examines the complicated boundaries of true faith in a story about an ex-convict masquerading as a parish priest.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2020
‘Parasite’: The Movie Experience of the Year
The Korean candidate for best foreign-language film and winner of the Palme d’Or is a landmark of cinematic achievement.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• October 15, 2019
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