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The eerie dance theater performance, “Future Perfect,” runs at the Baruch Performing Arts Center till Sunday.

Vim Vigor Dance Company Haunts in “Future Perfect”

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Vim Vigor Dance Company creates a beautifully ambiguous, painstakingly detailed performance about four campers the not-so-dead body they happen upon in the woods.
Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill in the rampant 1981 romance “Possession,” being screened as part of the Anthology Film Archives’ Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Anthology Provides Anti-Romance for Valentine’s Day

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 9, 2017
If you're so sour about Valentine's Day that you could just kill somebody, then the Film Anthology Archives "Valentine's Day Massacre" has the perfect solution for you.
Stephen Heller and Stephanie Bacastow fronted the Steinhardt Vocal Performance department’s “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” as John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Thespians Use Democracy to Solve Dickens’ “Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Satish Reginald and Cayla Berejikian February 9, 2017
In a rousing cross between Hamlet and a choose-your-own-adventure novel, the NYU Steinhairdt Vocal Performance Department brought energy and hilarity to their production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."
WSN compiles a music playlist for those interested in exploring new music.

What We’re Listening To: Instrumentals

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 8, 2017
On this week's What We're Listening to is a series of smooth instrumentals.
London-based singer-songerwriter, Lorne, recently debuted his single, "Bread Alone."  His strong vocals and meaningful lyrics give listeners a quick taste of his debut EP "Maze," which will be released in May 2017.

A For(Lorne) Reflection on Modern Complacency

Kevin Hannon, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
In a beautifully forlorn debut from London musician Lorne, "Bread Alone" presents a solitary contemplation of the future.
The first season of Netflix's newest original series, "Santa Clarita Diet," debuted on Friday, February 3.  The show combines gore and comedy with Drew Barrymore's role as a cannibalistic suburban mom.

Drew Barrymore and Cast Carry Netflix Original

Julian Wright, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Netflix's new series has the makings for a great appetizer, but perhaps not enough meat to be a main course.
Robert De Niro's passion project, "The Comedian," features various high-profile actors, such as Leslie Mann and Danny DeVito.  The film depicts De Niro's personal struggle to revive his career.

Robert DeNiro’s Passion Project is a Forgettable Mess

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Don't get your hopes up for Robert DeNiro's new film "The Comedian" — as it turns out, passion projects aren't a guaranteed success. In fact, this one is downright forgettable.
Barak Goodman’s new documentary, “Oklahoma City”, recounts the Timothy McVeigh’s bombing of a federal building in 1995.

‘Oklahoma City’ Proves Depressingly Relevant

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The new documentary on Timothy McVeigh's infamous bombing of Oklahoma City in 1995 reeks of the white supremacy that many citizens see in today's political climate.
A group of newly made Americans at Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Identity Politics Ring True at KJCC

Maria Jose Lavandera, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Pablo Delano takes an unflinching look at the colonialist history of Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States in his exhibit "Museum of the Old Colony" at NYU's King Juan Carlos I Center.
Anne Carson spoke on Thursday at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Anne Carson: Icon of Intellect

Michael Landes, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Anne Carson's reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers' House last week affirmed the writer's position as one of the best authors to combine a sense of humor with translating ancient texts.
Up-and-coming musician Nick Charger talks about his creative process and personal outlook on life.

Nick Charger’s Ever Evolving Sound

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
NYU student and rising hip-hop artist Nick Charger offers his views on being a Bay Area transplant to the Big Apple.
Attendees painted as Bob Ross videos played in the background.

Bob Ross Event Reflected Philosophy

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The Student Resource Center thought it would be fun to have students paint while watching Bob Ross videos. We thought it would be fun to critique their paintings.