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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about his new movie “The Brothers Grimsby” at the Union Square Regal Cinema.

Sacha Baron Cohen Is No Longer Satirizing, Just Offending

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 22, 2016
Sacha Baron Cohen's affinity for daring political statements has changed to cheap, offensive gags in "The Brothers Grimsby".
'Deadpool' Makes R-Rating Mainstream

‘Deadpool’ Makes R-Rating Mainstream

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
We have finally reached an age in which the R-rating does not dissuade audiences from attending a film, but rather further entices them.
"The Witch," a film directed by Robert Eggers, opens in theaters this Friday, February 19.

‘The Witch’ Delivers as a Folktale and Horror Flick

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
New horror film "The Witch", directed by Robert Eggers centers on a 17th century Puritan family whose daughter is suspected of witchcraft.
NYU is one of the first schools in the nation to offer classes on Virtual Reality gadgets such as the Oculus Rift.

NYU Leads Way in Virtual Reality Program

Stephen Malkowizz, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
NYU becomes one of the first schools in the nation to teach classes on Virtual Reality. The class will feature guest speakers from Virtual Reality companies Jaunt and Oculus.
Two men go to court over one of their legs in the documentary "Finders Keepers".

Two guys, half a leg in ‘Finders Keepers’

Michelle Martin, Contributing writer September 28, 2015
A man found another man's leg in his grill and now wants to keep it. What unfolds is a portrait of a small town in North Carolina involving the man who lost his leg and the man who who found it.
Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

October 31, 2013
The Tea Party became the first political caucus to produce, write and direct its own feature length film.
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‘Five Dances’ succeeds with dance sequences, fails with screenplay

October 2, 2013
The film wants show audiences the struggles of practicing for a show, but not without a heavy dose of melodrama.
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‘Smashed’ spotlights alcoholism with exceptional depth

October 10, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul lead "Smashed," a film about alcohol that's not just an after-school special.