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Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong sings "Revolution Radio" during Green Day's sold out show on October 8 at Webster Hall.

Green Day Incites a Revolution for Good at Webster Hall

Taylor MacMillan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
Green Day's triumphal return to touring brought an amazing (if at times unpredictable) evening to fans at Webster Hall.
"Trapped" won the Special Jury Award for Social Impact Filmmaking due to its honest depiction of the battle to keep abortion legal in the United States.

“Trapped” Details Absurd Abortion Laws

Jenny Levine, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
In a heartbreaking portrait of conservative southern politics, Dawn Porter's documentary "Trapped" looks into the restrictions placed on abortion clinics in the United States and the way it regulates women's bodies.
Vice displays the harsh reality of the Syrian front line in the war against ISIS, in the Emmy nominated documentary “Fighting ISIS.”

VICE News: Feel Now

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
HBO's brand new series Vice News Tonight is working to radically change the way news is reported in our post-digital age.
“Naruda,” the World War II noir drama by Pablo Larraín, screened on the third week of the New York Film Festival.

NYFF Week 3: Comedies Within Dramas

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 11, 2016
WSN's wrap-up of the third week of the New York Film Festival covers figures from Iggy Pop to the iconic Chilean poet Pablo Neruda whose narratives are told with comedic artistry within their own dramatic tales.
The Bob Moses duo, who recently performed at Terminal 5 in NYC, explores a mixture of music genres in their own dark, romantic style.

Bob Moses: Fresh NYC Music Faces

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Local duo Bob Moses proved at their concert at Terminal 5 last week that electronic musicians can create bombastic, interactive shows just as well as any four-piece rock group.
Issa Rae’s new HBO comedy “Insecure” features two women protagonists as they power through their late 20’s struggles.

‘Insecure’ Off to a Confident Start

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
HBO's new comedy "Insecure" is the bluntly comedic look into life as an ambitious late-20's black woman.
“100 Years” follows one Native American woman through her fight against injustice in modern America.

‘100 Years’ Still Not Long Enough

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
"100 Years" in one of the most in-depth and unsettling examinations of injustices against Native Americans to surface in film history. Director Melinda Janko follows the story of Blackfeet warrior Elouise Cobell, who fought for 30 years for justice for her people.
Tisch sophomore Alston Watson works at “2BNY” magazine as a creative director, illustrator, concept artist, and producer.

On the Job: Artist Alston Watson

Paggie Tan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Tisch sophomore Alston Watson founded, produces and designs "2BNY" Magazine, which features original work from hundreds of NYC artists.
Tisch alumni Antonio Campos sat down with WSN to discuss his ventures in founding Borderline Films and his recent work with “Christine,” his third feature film.

Campos’ Third Film Explores Nuance of Mental Health

Zach Martin, Editor at Large October 11, 2016
Director and NYU Tisch alum gives WSN a look into his raw and powerful film about Christine Chubbuck's suicide on live television in "Christine."
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff October 6, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

Sharon Shattuck’s documentary, “From This Day Forward” explores her experiences when she goes back home as an adult and witnesses her transgender father’s transition.

“From This Day Forward” Remains Faithful in Personal Struggles

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Sharon Shattuck's newest autobiographical documentary gives a lens to the group affected most by transgender transitions besides the people who are transitioning - their families.
Kim A Snyder’s documentary, “Newtown” focuses on the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut back in 2012 by exploring the lives of victim’s family members, as well as the greater community.

“Newtown” Highlights the Aftermath of Mass Shootings

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large October 6, 2016
In a stunningly poignant portait of grief, Kim A. Snyder's documentary of the Sandy Hook shooting brings us back to the awful fact that the events that day were not just a stunning addition to a saddening statistic, but real people who lost their lives.