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The films of NYU’s talented Tisch sophomores are screened each semester to showcase their prowess.

Tisch Creativity Shines at Sight and Sound

Andrea Aniceto-Chavez, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
Tisch sophomores demonstrated their filmmaking talent in the Sight & Sound Showcase.
"The Club," directed by Pablo Larraín, follows the story of four former priests and the woman who tends to them and how their lives are disrupted by a Vatican emissary.

“The Club” Succeeds Without Being Preachy

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 5, 2016
The Chilean film is a thought-provoking look at priests and sexual abuse.
From novel to the big screen, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is in theaters this Friday.

Zombies Take a Chomp at Austen’s Classic Novel

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief February 4, 2016
Jane Austen and zombies are combined with mixed results.
"Rams" is a new Icelandic film directed by Grímur Hákonarson which tells a captivating story between men and sheep.

Battle of Brothers and Sheep in Lyrical Film ‘Rams’

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
The Icelandic film won the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.
This year's Sundance Film Festival showcased the works of many NYU alumni.

NYU Faculty and Alumni Shine at Sundance Festival

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 1, 2016
Filmmakers from the NYU community generate huge buzz at film festival.
Affleck, Pine Honor Coast Guard Heroes in New Movie

Affleck, Pine Honor Coast Guard Heroes in New Movie

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2016
The new film features Pine as a Coast Guardsman who must rescue Affleck's ship during a storm.
Looking Forward: The Best Five Films to Catch in 2016

Looking Forward: The Best Five Films to Catch in 2016

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor January 25, 2016
2016 will feature the release of a number of hotly anticipated films.
NYU alumnus, Spike Lee, is one of the several prominent members of the film industry boycotting the Oscars this year.

Hashtagging for a More Diverse Oscars

Zach Martin, Arts Editor January 25, 2016
The Oscars are facing are changing their membership rules after controversy over lack of diversity.
Malia Obama is deciding on what college to attend, and has narrowed it down to NYU and Barnard.

Malia Obama has NYU atop list of potential colleges

Alex Bazeley, News Editor December 3, 2015
The eldest First Daughter could be studying at Tisch a year from now.
Panelists Shirley Leyro (left) and Isabel Martinez (right), from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discuss immigration issues after screening of JR’s new film Ellis starring Robert De Niro.

Immigration experts tackle ‘Ellis’ immigration in film

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Immigration experts examined and deconstructed Robert DeNiro's latest film, "Ellis" from a historical perspective in a panel discussion at Kimmel on Nov. 9.

Oscars, Emmys get no awards for diversity

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Despite the most diverse group of Emmy nominees in history, awards shows still fail to recognize people of color.
Gallatin hosts "What's the Deal with Student Debt," the first in a series of events regarding student debt.

Gallatin hosts student debt series

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
Gallatin hosted "What's the Deal With Student Debt," the first in a series of event regarding student debt.