Review: “The Underground Railroad”

“The Underground Railroad” represents Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins’ latest dramaturgy, an epic mini-series that recounts the horrors of Antebellum America while showcasing the power of perseverance. “The Underground Railroad” is playing at the IFC from July 16 to July 22.

Victoria Carchietta, Staff Writer • July 16, 2021

Academy Award winning director Barry Jenkins is known for his revealing works about the Black experience — “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” His most recent...

Unpopular Opinion: A24 Films

Before you watch “Under the Silver Lake,” let’s revisit past A24 films and break down if they’re really as good as Tisch kids say they are.

Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina and Dante Sacco • April 17, 2019

Over the past few years, indie film studio A24 has taken over the independent movie zeitgeist, and certainly captured the love of the NYU community to the point where everyone...

Barry Jenkins Talks ‘Beale Street,’ Baldwin and #MeToo

The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • December 3, 2018

The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.

Why Students Love These Indie Film Studios

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018

A24 and Blumhouse make striking independent films that NYU students love.

The Rise of Queer Cinema

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer • April 5, 2018

In the last few years, it seems like there has been an increase in the number of films both by and about queer people.

A Renaissance in Independent Filmmaking

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor • April 5, 2018

Your favorite movie from the past five years almost wasn’t made. Luckily, it was, thanks to the growing independent studios that put it in theaters.

The Rise of LGBTQ Cinema

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer • October 5, 2017

With recent films like "Moonlight," LGBTQ cinema has evolved into a flourishing genre, marking how far society has progressed.

Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

Rachel Ruecker, Natasha Roy, Hailey Nuthals and Jordan Reynolds • April 27, 2017

Just in time for finals season to hit, WSN staff offer their best bets for music to study to.

Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

WSN Staff • February 28, 2017

Our staff returns with more stuff to rant about! Enjoy reading our passion and anger in this Oscar edition of Staff Rants.

Oscars Preview: A Tale of Two Movies, but Not Really

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor • January 24, 2017

"Moonlight" is an Oscars frontrunner, but "La La Land" is poised to sweep at the awards show.

New York Film Festival: Week One

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor • September 26, 2016

WSN gives a brief preview of the first week of the New York Film Festival, including reviews of "Moonlight," "The Son of Joseph" and "I, Daniel Blake."