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Greta Gerwig and Sam Levy on the set of "Lady Bird." (Courtesy of A24)

Staff Recs: Best Actors-Turned-Directors

With Bradley Cooper being the latest actor to try his hand at directing, here are our top picks for best actors turned directors.
The poster from the movie "Venom".

The World Has Had Enough ‘Venom’

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 9, 2018
"Venom" has the seeds of being a proper addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but fails to blossom into something that meets viewers' expectations.
Unpopular Opinions: Directors

Unpopular Opinions: Directors

Not all directors are created equal. Here are our thoughts on some underrated and overrated filmmakers.
Ryan Gosling in "First Man." (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

The ‘First Man’ Controversy: When Does Patriotism Become Propaganda?

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer October 9, 2018
The controversy surrounding "First Man" and the planting of the American flag on the moon begs the question: when does patriotism turn into propaganda?
Promotional still from the documentary "306 Hollywood."

11 Months and One Daunting Task — The Quirky Story of This Arthouse Wannabe

Two siblings-turned-filmmakers are forced to clear their grandmother's house in 11 months. What they find is endearing and unexpected.
Elizabeth Crawford October 1, 2018
A sibling filmmaking duo damper sincere tender moments with overdone dramatic effects in "306 Hollywood"
Anthony Ramos and John David Washington in "Monsters and Men."

Tisch Alumnus Talks Politically Charged Directorial Debut

Chris Delaney, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
WSN sits down with Tisch alum Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of the politically relevant "Monsters and Men."
 "Love, Gilda" looks back on the career and life of Gilda Radner.

‘Love, Gilda:’ An Intimate Tribute to a Comedic Legend

Kaylee DeFreitas, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
"Love, Gilda," a new documentary profiling renowned comedian Gilda Radner, looks back on a life filled with both laughter and sadness.
Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Don't be shy about hating some of these classic films.
Still from the film "The Last Suit."

Friendship Is Everlasting in ‘The Last Suit’

Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor September 24, 2018
The beauty of friendship shines a warm light the daunting journey of a Jewish Holocaust survivor in "The Last Suit"
Daniel Kaluuya in the Blumhouse-produced "Get Out."

Why Students Love These Indie Film Studios

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer September 23, 2018
A24 and Blumhouse make striking independent films that NYU students love.
Walter Sobchak (left), played by John Goodman, and Jeffrey Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, in "The Big Lebowski." The movie came out 20 years ago.

20 Years of Soiled Rugs, Bowling and the Dude

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor September 20, 2018
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Poster for the movie "The Predator.”

‘Predator’ Died on Arrival

Joey Hung September 17, 2018
"The Predator" reboots offers plenty of action, but characters fall flat