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Washington Square News

Natalie Portman portrays First Lady Jackie Kennedy, in Jackie.

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells JFK’s Story

Zach Martin, Editor at Large December 7, 2016
The new biopic "Jackie" pays respect to the legacy not only of one of America's most iconic presidents, but the woman who orchestrated his memorial.

The Off-Broadway rock odyssey, “The Portal”, blends musical performance with a movie-like narrative.

‘The Portal:’ A Movie on the Stage

December 5, 2016
"The Portal" takes too much advantage of multimedia tools and comes off more like a bad party than a thought-provoking theater piece.
Telling the colorful history of the West Village, “Street Children” opened on November 30 at the New Ohio Theatre.

Forget Me Not

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor December 5, 2016
Before the West Village was bougie, it was the kingdom of the queens.
NYU Tisch alum, Sayer Mansfield, pictured in the center wearing red lipstick, is one of the performers in Pilobolus, which is now at Skirball.

NYU Dancer Tests Her Limits

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
NYU alumna Sayer Mansfield has graduated from the university and found her niche in Pilobolus, where she gets to combine dancing and acting for an art all its own.

NYU Creative Writing faculty member Jonathan Safran Foer performed a reading of “Here I Am” on Friday.

“Here I Am” Is Here and Now

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor December 5, 2016
Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Jonathan Safran Foer brought his energy and unorthodoxy to his reading of his new novel "Here I Am" last week.
Devine, shown here playing a show at "The Stone Pony" in Asbury Park, just released his ninth studio album.

Kevin Devine Talks ‘Instigator,’ Social Justice and Musical Growth

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 5, 2016
In an exclusive interview with WSN, indie artist Kevin Devine gives the details behind his new album "Instigator" and the tricks to his trade.
“I, Daniel Blake” won the 2016 Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival.

A Film That Gives More Than We Asked

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor December 5, 2016
Ken Loach's "I, Daniel Blake" gives its audience more than it bargained for with parallels to the populist sentiments that drove Brexit and the working-class frustration riddling America.
Still from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's Rattlesnake Official music video.

Staff Recs: Best Worst Band Names

WSN Staff December 2, 2016
We all know there are some band names that shouldn't be band names — here's WSN staff's favorites.
NYU artist Murielle released her much-anticipated single "Walk Out That Door" today in collaboration with fellow students at Village Records.

PREMIERE: Clive Davis’ Murielle Drops ‘Walking Out That Door’

Lexi Riesenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
NYU's latest rising star Murielle is premiering her new single "Walk Out That Door" today, and it's a mix of afro-beats and R&B that you won't want to miss.
Directed by NYU alum Nicolas Pesce, Black-and-white horror film "The Eyes of My Mother" frightens its audiences through the Francisca's haunting story.

Alum’s Film Induces Anxiety From Start to Finish

Thomas Price, Deputy Opinion Editor December 1, 2016
"The Eyes of My Mother" is what horror movie fans have been waiting for — a breath of fresh fear in a tepid genre lost to jump-scares.
The Anthology Film Archives’ review of Dennis Hopper’s career will run from December 2nd to the 11th.

Anthology Honors the Legacy of Dennis Hopper

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
In a well-deserved honoring of actor David Hopper, Film Anthology Archives will be screening his films for just over a week - including the iconic "Blue Velvet."

The Pilobolus dance company is currently performing at Skirball with a number of dance pieces that explore various musical and dance styles.

Pilobolus Bends Bodies, Minds

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 28, 2016
NYU Skirball is currently hosting the mind- and body-bending dance company Pilobolus, featuring everything from OK Go to Vivaldi in their inventive dancing.