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

Washington Square News

Director Andrew Neel’s “Goat” features two brothers and their experiences in a fraternity during "Hell Week".

“Goat” Illuminates Hazing But Fails to Account for Greater Issues

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large September 23, 2016
Andrew Neel's new film "Goat" brilliantly addresses the issue of hazing within university Greek life, but falls shorts in more than a few other ways.
“Everything Will Be Fine” is a German Drama starring James Franco which is set to release in theaters in the United States on December 4, 2015.

Nothing is fine in ‘Every Thing Will Be Fine’

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Wim Wenders' "Everything Will Be Fine" stars James Franco as a writer who causes a car crash.
Romanowsky directed “The Adderall Diaries,” a memoir by Stephen Elliott.

Alumna adapts memoir for film

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
NYU alumna Pamela Romanowsky, director of the Tribeca Film Festival film "The Adderall Diaries," spoke with WSN to reflect on her time spent at NYU and how it helped her form pivotal relationships and collaborations.
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Tribeca: ‘Palo Alto’ reveals high school’s harsh reality

April 30, 2014
The cast and crew of "Palo Alto," including director Gia Coppola and actors James Franco and Emma Roberts, answered questions about the film at a panel.
Arts Issue: Broadway sees familiar faces take center stage

Arts Issue: Broadway sees familiar faces take center stage

April 10, 2014
Presenting this year’s Broadway stars, in an exciting season filled with talent both old and new.
Arts Issue: Celebrities on Broadway overpower productions

Arts Issue: Celebrities on Broadway overpower productions

April 10, 2014
For all we know, Miley Cyrus could be next.
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Arts Issue: A-list actors step behind camera

April 10, 2014
Ben Affleck, George Clooney, James Franco and others have all dabbled in directing, to varied results.
courtesy of Tribeca Film

“Maladies” lacks vitality to hold audience attention

March 25, 2014
James Franco stars in this bizarre film with a dense yet interesting screenplay.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Spring Breakers’ rolls experimental film with party culture

December 5, 2013
Harmony Korine's film may seem to be all style and no substance, but there is much more meaning below its shiny surface.
Justin Lubin

Statham gives impressive performance in ‘Homefront’

November 26, 2013
"Homefront" stars Jason Statham, James Franco and Izabela Vidovic.
Graphic by Claude Rains/WSN

EXCLUSIVE: Oscars format changes to ‘Saw’-esque fight for survival

October 31, 2013
To increase ratings, the 86th Academy Awards will have its nominees in all categories participate in a fight for survival reminiscent of the “Saw” film series.
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On the Wire: Your biweekly NYU news update (August 9, 2013)

August 9, 2013
Get filled in on the week's news.