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

Washington Square News

“Midnight Special” is a new film revolving around a young boy who has magical powers.

Supernatural Thriller Falls Short

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
Jeff Nichols' "Midnight Special" is thrilling sci-fi film starring Michael Shannon as a father on the run with his son, who has magical powers.
“Creative Control” is an upcoming film directed by NYU alumnus Benjamin Dickinson.

Alum’s ‘Creative Control’ Shows Virtual Reality

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 7, 2016
NYU alum Benjamin Dickinson's new movie "Creative Control" deals with the perils of virtual reality.
Akira Kurosawa's film Ran is being brought back to life in a 4K restoration.

Restoration Revives Resplendent ‘Ran’

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 26, 2016
The new restoration of Akira Kurosawa's "Ran" at Film Forum reasserts the 1985 film's beauty.
Bill Plympton’s “Cheatin’” has been nominated for three Annie Awards, the highest honor in animation.

Animated film beautiful but flawed

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Though Bill Plympton's new animation film "Cheatin'" is a love story with no dialogue, its presentation of surrealist imagery creates beautiful scenery.
Biopic does not live up to subject

Biopic does not live up to subject

Ife Olujobi, Senior Editor April 6, 2015
Richard Raymond's new film "Desert Dancer" depicts the story of an Iranian dancer risking his life for creative expression, despite immense censorship. Though based on a true story, the film lacks emotionalism and engaging content.

“Riot Club” falls flat with unoriginal characters

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer April 2, 2015
Lone Scherfig’s new drama "The Riot Club” proves unoriginal with its depiction of elitist, affluent British students at Oxford University.
Ben Stiller, left, and Naomi Watts star as Josh and Cornelia in “While We’re Young.”

‘While We’re Young’ pits young against old

Jesse James Read, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
The new comedic drama "While We're Young" features the likes of Ben Stiller, Amanda Seyfried, Naomi Watts, and Adam Driver. Despite its strong structure and plot, the film is, at times, awkward and too conservative.
Leandra Leal, left, and Milhem Cortaz star in “A Wolf at the Door.”

‘Wolf’ fails to come to life

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer March 25, 2015
Fernando Coimbra’s new film “Wolf at the Door” is marketed as a thriller, but is revealed to be more like a typical melodrama.
Kumiko will hit the big screen on March 18.

‘Hunter’ follows in the footsteps of ‘Fargo’

Daniel Lieberson, Staff Writer March 11, 2015
The Zellner Brothers' new film, "Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” depicts the protagonist's adventure to North Dakota from Tokyo, believing that the quest will lead her to a large sum of money.
Steve Buscemi, Tom McCarthy, Adam Sandler, Ellen Barkin and Method Man pose at a screening of “The Cobbler” on Feb. 14.

Sandler film creative but chaotic

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor March 10, 2015
The new Tom McCarthy-directed film, "The Cobbler" features Adam Sandler, is strengthened by its creativity, but is weakened by its racist undertones and ambiguous message.
  "The Mind of Defriest" will play at City Cinemas Village East starting March 6.

Film examines prison culture

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer March 4, 2015
The documentary “The Mind of Mark Defriest” exposes the current state of the prison system, as well as the prevention of mentally ill inmates from receiving proper treatment.
Jack O’Connell, left, plays Gary Hook in “71,” a 2014 film about the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.

Irish film has trouble depicting Troubles

Zach Martin, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
Yann Demange's new film "'71," which features Jack O’Connell, provides insight into Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict. Though the film is aesthetically-pleasing, its narrative falls short.