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Two dogs wearing red costumes in Tompkins Square.

Dog costume contest sees ruff competition

The 32nd annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Festival featured costumes of Jesus, a uterus and dragons.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2022

At 17 years old, Gizzard, a tiny cream-colored chihuahua, drew a crowd with his flowing brown wig and stigmata at the annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Festival on Saturday,...

Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo as U.S. Marshals in "Shutter Island." (via facebook)

Staff Recs: Movies That Can Be Enjoyed Despite Knowing the Twist

Afraid you won’t enjoy a movie after someone spoils it? These recs will change your mind.

With the recent contention over spoilers in "Game of Thrones" and "Avengers: Endgame," the Arts Desk has decided to rebel against this paranoia and go all in on some great cinematic...

Promotional poster for season eight of "Game of Thrones." (via Flickr)

Popularity, The Displeasing and ‘Game of Thrones’

“Game of Thrones” is both one of television’s most popular and least decent shows.
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor May 2, 2019

Few elements of the American experience even approach ubiquity. The internet, thousands of TV channels and cultural polarization have led to a nation of enclaves and isolation,...

'Game of Thrones'  promotional still of Emilia Clarke who plays Daenerys Targaryen.  (via Facebook)

‘Game of Thrones’ Premiere Trades Plot for Predictability

The final season starts off slow, but promises to gain traction as the series comes to a close.
Abby Hofstetter, Instagram Editor April 15, 2019

The following review contains spoilers of the April 14 episode of ‘‘Game of Thrones.” Sunday night’s “Game of Thrones” episode marked the beginning of the end. The...

Chris Pine in "Outlaw King." (via netflix.com)

Netflix Historical Drama ‘Outlaw King’ Falls Short of Epic

Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018
The Scottish biopic starring Chris Pine was re-edited following its TIFF premiere, but it’s still a mixed bag
Although the Emmy Awards have a nomination for Contemporary Design, the awards ceremony still lack a department that acknowledges the designers and their creative fashion pieces.

Costume Design Awards Absent From Emmys

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Because of the character-defining influence that costume designers have on television series, they should receive recognition at the Primetime Emmy Awards, rather than the Creative Arts Emmys.
The 67th annual Emmy Awards took place on September 20th.

Staff Recommendations: Emmys

E.R. Pulgar, Bailey Evans and Audrey Deng September 24, 2015
From hilarious to gory to sentimental, be sure to catch up on these Emmy-award winning TV shows before the next season starts.
A poster in Third North Residence Hall advertises the HBO Go, which is now available in several residence halls.

NYU Reacts: HBO Go in dorms

Suebin Kim, Staff Writer November 3, 2014
NYU students living in housing with access to NYU cable, will now have access to HBOGo.
Amber Hunter models makeup and hair for Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones.

Makeup to perfect, complement costumes

Amber Hunter, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Here are some makeup tips to have the best look on Halloween.
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TV expands big-screen stories

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer September 10, 2014
HBO's recently announced "Shutter Island" prequel "Ashecliffe" is part of a trend of films becoming TV shows
courtesy of NBC

Arts Issue: TV shows suffer from ensemble casting

April 10, 2014
With too many celebrities in one scene, series like "Game of Thrones" and "Community" become difficult to follow.
courtesy of AMC

Arts Issue: Great writing outweighs celebrity overload

April 10, 2014
Ensemble casts have multiplied and the results are spectacular.