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The Oscars were one of many award shows that have looked different since the COVID-19 pandemic. Two NYU Tisch alumni are recognized as nominees at the Oscars and Golden Globes this year. (Illustration by Jules Talbot)

Tisch alumni recognized at Golden Globes and Oscars

Chloé Zhao made history at the 2021 Golden Globes, and her film "Nomadland" was nominated for numerous Oscars. Meanwhile, Karishma Dev Dube’s movie "Bittu" made the shortlist for the best live-action short film category at the 2021 Academy Awards.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer March 19, 2021

Tisch alumnae Chloé Zhao and Karishma Dev Dube made headlines in recent weeks for their groundbreaking awards show recognitions. Dube’s short film “Bittu” was one of 10...

Holy Ghosts is playing at Theatre East.

Tisch Alumni and Faculty Breathe Life Into ‘Holy Ghosts’

Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
Theatre East revives Romulus Linney's "Holy Ghost," starring Tisch Alumni and Faculty, for its 40th anniversary on Off-Broadway.
The 75th Golden Globe Awards, on Jan. 7, 2018, wasn’t as progressive towards women and minorities as the Time’s Up movement promised it to be. Greta Gerwig, for one, wasn’t nominated for ‘Best Director’ for her new film “Lady Bird”.

Globes’ Misguided Genre Bending

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor January 22, 2018
The Golden Globes seemed to stand on the precipice of progress, but this progress it boasts is far from equal.
A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017
From Meryl Streep fiery Golden Globes speech to Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscars boycott, WSN explores the lively, and mostly recent, history of celebrity political demonstrations made on television.
Living on a tight budget should not stop one from looking as stylish as those on the red carpet.

Red carpet styles accessible for students

Gabriella Bower, Violet Vision Editor January 26, 2015
Transforming red carpet looks for a college budget.
Unprecedented talent compete for glory at 2014 Oscars

Unprecedented talent compete for glory at 2014 Oscars

January 27, 2014
Our Film Desk takes a look at potential Academy Award winners.