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Greta Gerwig getting interviewed on a stage. She and her interviewer are sitting on pink stools and smiling. A large printout of the Barbie “B” logo stands behind them.

The case for Greta Gerwig

“Barbie” snubs in the Oscar nominations have the internet in an uproar.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor Feb 2, 2024

The Oscar nominations for “Barbie” are out. Ryan Gosling was notably nominated for best supporting actor for his performance as Ken. More notably, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie...

Staff Rants and Raves: Movies

Staff Rants and Raves: Movies

From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.

Rants On Issues With “Blue Is The Warmest Color” Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Managing Editor When I was younger, closeted and in total denial about my own queerness,...

John Travolta and Uma Thurman in a scene from Pulp Fiction, which boasts one of the most iconic soundtracks in cinema history. (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Best Movie Soundtracks and Scores

The release of "Mid90s" has reminded audiences of the importance of a great soundtrack. Check out WSN's top picks for best movie soundtracks and scores.
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.

Mumblecore: An Unspoken Genre

Zuleyma Sanchez, Staff Writer Apr 5, 2018
If you’re unfamiliar with the term mumblecore, you are not alone. Unlike other genres of film, Mumblecore thrives on its obscurity.
Greta Gerwig at the 90th Academy Awards Ceremony on Mar. 4.

Diversity in Fashion at the 90th Annual Academy Awards

Zuleyma Sanchez, Deputy Social Media Editor Mar 9, 2018
Check out WSN's Oscars Red Carpet roundup.
The 2018 Oscars Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2017 on March 4, 2018 in Los Angeles.

NYU at the Oscars, Again

Alex Cullina, Contributing Writer Jan 26, 2018
The Academy Awards' efforts to reform and diversify its membership shone a little brighter this year with wide-ranging nominees and multiple NYU alums.
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 Jan 22, 2018
The Golden Globes seemed to stand on the precipice of progress, but this progress it boasts is far from equal.
Greta Gerwig’s film “Lady Bird” is her directorial debut and is the best reviewed film of all time on Rotten Tomatoes with a rating of 100%.

Greta Gerwig and the Indie That Could

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor Dec 4, 2017
Greta Gerwig, director of this year's smash hit "Lady Bird," spoke with college newspapers about mothers and daughters, women in film and coming of age.

“Lady Bird” is a coming of age story of a girl and her troubled relationship with her parents.

‘Lady Bird’ Is A Testament to Growing Up and Getting Out

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor Nov 1, 2017
Greta Gerwig's directorial debut "Lady Bird" is a beautiful homage to teenagers and their mothers.

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