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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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ARTS ISSUE: Details turn ‘Walking Dead’ into runaway success

December 5, 2013
"The Walking Dead's" attention to detail has led to a realistic and grounded show.
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ARTS ISSUE: Superhero trend moves toward inner conflict of protagonists

December 5, 2013
After Marvel’s 2012 megahit “The Avengers” arguably changed the superhero film industry, the crop of releases in 2013 aimed at having the same commercially successful methods for their films.
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ARTS ISSUE: Young adult authors devalue genre purpose

December 5, 2013
In the past few years, young adult fiction has assumed a monstrous life of its own. It previously existed in the form of light romances, through authors like Sarah Dessen. Now, stories about high school crushes aren’t enough.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Game of Thrones’ adapts complex book series into imaginative TV show

December 5, 2013
When it comes to extravagance on television, “Game of Thrones” reigns supreme as one of the top examples.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ Scorsese focus on real-life lavishness

December 5, 2013
The promotional material for Scorsese's latest hints at one of the director's most over-the-top films ever.
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ARTS ISSUE: TV matches film in expensive budgets, production

December 5, 2013
As television enters another Golden Age, the medium has seen an increase in funding and creative talent.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Pacific Rim’ focuses on spectacle over plot

December 5, 2013
Pacific Rim's gorgeous visuals and fun take precedence over a serious moviegoing experience.
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ARTS ISSUE: Colorful villains generate fan adoration on TV

December 5, 2013
Television culture has favored its protagonists for years. But in today’s TV landscape, the villain’s time has finally come, upstaging his or her opponent in skill, intelligence and fan appreciation.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Night Film’ plays with vivid storytelling

Alex Greenberger, Film Editor December 5, 2013
"Night Film's" fascinating elements begin with the novel's two prologues.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘American Horror Story’ indulges in shock to entice viewers

December 5, 2013
Over three seasons, Ryan Murphy's show has earned a reputation for combining a relentless number of taboo topics.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Scandal’ cast, plot stretch boundaries of network TV

December 5, 2013
"Scandal" is unapologetic in its extravagance, and viewers are reaping the benefits.
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ARTS ISSUE: YouTube excess creates unique form of celebrity

December 5, 2013
What started as an interesting way to share videos has become a platform for a new kind of celebrity.