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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a laptop and a mug on a purple background. On the laptop is a child sitting in a car leaning outside the window. The foreground is a grassy field with a city background and above the car is the red title: “24 City.”

Off the Radar: ‘24 City’ and building over the ashes of industry

Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “24 City” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor February 2, 2024

Living in a metropolis like New York City means constantly witnessing a ceaseless commercial drive toward prosperity — a process defined by both creation and displacement. Structures...

"Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets" captures the last moments of a dive bar named Roaring 20's. With no narration, the documentary may be more than what it seems. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

‘Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets’ is an engrossing portrait of a community

Dip into dive bar life in this unique blend of documentary and fiction filmmaking.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

Nowadays, most people associate documentaries with true crime Netflix originals — “Tiger King” was the first notable piece of quarantine media. Noting the success of the...

Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
WSN dives into the complex world of documentary making, exploring the merits of both Cinéma Vérité and Direct Cinema.
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‘Jeffrey Dahmer Files’ documentary provides realistic portrayal

February 13, 2013
Chris James Thompson’s documentary “The Jeffrey Dahmer Files” is a stunningly lifelike and effective portrait of a killer.