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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of books, albums, and a single D.V.D. case, placed on an all-red backdrop with a pattern of small, white, hand-drawn hearts.

Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it

WSN’s arts editors spotlight schmaltzy arts-related content to cling to this Valentine’s Day.

What do we mean when we speak of schmaltz? Perhaps a little etymological digging might help answer our question. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (which you should use...

A still from the movie “Deadstream” in which a white middle-aged man runs across a dark hallway. The man is wearing a GoPro camera on his forehead.

Review: ‘Deadstream’ is a fresh and hysterical horror debut

“Deadstream,” now streaming on Shudder, follows a disgraced influencer as he miserably live streams his stay at a haunted house.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer November 1, 2022

Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for “Deadstream.” “Deadstream,” a film co-written, directed, produced and edited by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter,...

A cup of tea and a laptop displaying the film “Ruined Heart” on dark blue beddings.

Off the Radar: ‘Ruined Heart’ rides out the high and lows of love to a medley of moving melodies

Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Ruined Heart: Another Love Story Between a Criminal & a Whore” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor September 22, 2022

“Ruined Heart,” or “Ruined Heart: Another Love Story Between a Criminal & a Whore,” embodies its title wholeheartedly. For one, its lovelornness is evident from the...