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

Washington Square News

David Cronenberg’s “Maps of the Stars” satirizes celebrity culture.

Nonsensical plot stymies Cronenberg’s ‘Maps’

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer March 3, 2015
David Cronenberg’s newest film "Map to the Stars" satires Hollywood celebrity culture, but its supernatural elements lessen the film's quality.
Wild Canaries opens in theaters today.

‘Canaries’ combines comedy, noir

Christina Tucker, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
Lawrence Michael Levine's latest film, "Wild Canaries," combines classic comedy and a suspenseful score, to emphasize its creativity and dark sense.
“Bluebird” is a story of the consequences of a bus driver’s mistake.

Alumnus’ ‘Bluebird’ flies off screen

John Pope, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Director Lance Edmands, an NYU alumnus, will be making his directorial feature film debut with "Bluebird."

No ‘Hope’ for ‘Queen and Country’

Nora Blake, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
As the sequel for "Hope and Glory," John Boorman's “Queen and Country" proves to be a disappointment.
Wild Tales combines six stand-alone short films into an anthology centered on the theme of violence and vengence.

Damián Szifrón explores his ‘Wild’ side

Zach Martin, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
The Oscar-nominated film, "Wild Tales" provides dark humor, derived from its over-the-top nature. As well, the film features a mixture of violent and comedic content.

“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” Review

Zach Martin, Staff Writer February 13, 2015
The film “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," explores and exposes critical issues pertaining to women's rights in the Israeli judicial system.

Chaotic ‘Hits’ fails to deliver humor

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
In David Cross' debut directorial film, "Hits," the characters strive for fame, by today's standards.

‘Shadows’ sheds light on vampires

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
The mockumentary, “What We Do in the Shadows," plays on the comical relationship shared between vampires and humans, filled with cleverness and wit.
courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures

‘Belle’ falls short of potential

May 1, 2014
The film unfortunately gets watered down into a drab romantic drama.
July August Productions

Tribeca: Israeli film illustrates battlefield of adolescence

April 30, 2014
Talya Lavie's feature debut "Zero Motivation" follows a group of young girls who have interesting perspectives on the drama of war.
courtesy of Haven Entertainment

Tribeca: ‘Life Partners’ explores friendship, selfish love

April 30, 2014
Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs and Adam Brody star in this film about friends who might need to grow apart before they grow up.
Courtesy of Wild Bunch

Teenage protagonist learns tough lessons in ‘Young, Beautiful’

April 23, 2014
Powerful performances from Marnie Vacth and Géraldine Pailhas carry this coming-of-age film.