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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

We all know that Boyhood, directed by Richard Linklater, should have won Best Picture.

Staff Recs: Oscar Snubs

Staff February 26, 2016
More like the SNUBcademy Awards, am I right?
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.
'Deadpool' Makes R-Rating Mainstream

‘Deadpool’ Makes R-Rating Mainstream

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
We have finally reached an age in which the R-rating does not dissuade audiences from attending a film, but rather further entices them.
Tisch Juniors, Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel, have successfully created 7 Wonders Cinema, their own production company.

Tisch Juniors Kick-Start Film Production Company

Andrea Aniceto-Chavez, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
NYU students Stephen Skeel and Michael Ayjian run their own production company, 7 Wonders Cinema.
"The Witch," a film directed by Robert Eggers, opens in theaters this Friday, February 19.

‘The Witch’ Delivers as a Folktale and Horror Flick

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
New horror film "The Witch", directed by Robert Eggers centers on a 17th century Puritan family whose daughter is suspected of witchcraft.
"Touched by Fire" is a new romance film directed by Paul Dalio, starring Luke Kirby and Katie Holmes.

Tisch Alum’s New Film Thoughtfully Portrays Bipolar Disorder

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
Katie Holmes stars as a poet with bipolar disorder in Tisch alum Paul Dalio's debut film "Touched with Fire"
Aileen Wuornos is one of the serial killers featured on the SundanceNow Doc Club’s collection of documentary films titled “True Crime”.

TV True Crime is All the Rage

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
True crime films and shows like "The Jinx" and "Making a Murderer" are growing in popularity but the ethics of their creation are in dispute.
Director Janet Grillo discusses the movie “Jack of the Red Hearts” with cast members, Scott Cohen, John D’Leo and AnnaSophia Robb.

AnnaSophia Robb Stars in New Tisch Professor’s Drama

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
“Jack of the Red Hearts” peview proves enlightening for the film’s authentic look at autism.
While many may rejoice in "Cabin Fever" being rebooted, it does little to stimulate interest in long-time fans or new audiences.

‘Cabin Fever’ Remake Leaves Audiences Dying to Escape

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A new remake of a horror classic fails to live up to the original.
'Mountains May Depart' For Naught

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 12, 2016
Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.
The publicity surrounding film festivals now allows for the event to become a showcase for fashion in addition to cinema.

Red Carpets Are the New Runways

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
Film festivals and red carpets are becoming the new runways.
Pilou Asbæk stars in "A War": an Oscar-nominated film directed by Tobias Lindholm.

‘A War’ Amounts to Courtroom Drama, Remains Too Stoic

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
The Oscar nominated film is a standard courtroom drama but with unsettling battle sequences.