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Julianne Moore starring in the 2018 film Gloria Bell. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Gloria Bell’ Gets the Remake Game Right

Julianne Moore shines in the quirky romance ‘Gloria Bell,’ a remake of an Oscar-nominated Chilean film.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

From its opening shot, “Gloria Bell” fulfills its intentions effectively and fearlessly. In a room full of people, the titular character (Julianne Moore) seemingly blends in...

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 22 to 24

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 22 to 24

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
February 22, 2019

Tisch Drama Stage Presents “Fiction” at the Abe Burrows Theater, Feb. 21 - Mar. 2 Tisch Drama Stage presents a new work by 600 Highwaymen, an experimental theater collective...

Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 86th oscars. (via Youtube)

Unpopular Opinions: Oscar Hosts

The Arts Desk is tired of giving hot takes on snubs and surprises and have decided to critique a different aspect of awards shows: the hosts!

Well, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to forgo a host for this year’s Oscars, so what better way to ignore such a boring move than to celebrate the art...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

How to Win an Oscar in 2019

A satirical guide of how to potentially win big at the 91st Academy Awards.
Claire Fishman, Film Editor January 28, 2019

Pick a subject. No, not that one. Pick a subject you’re not supposed to talk about at the Thanksgiving table. Think racism (“Blackkklansman”), politics (“Vice”) or gay...

Tom Schilling as painter Kurt Barnet. (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

‘Never Look Away’ Paints an Expansive Portrait of Germany’s Art History

The celebrated German film finally expands into wide release in the United States on the heels of being nominated for two Oscars at the 91st Academy Awards.
Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor January 24, 2019

After watching his 188-minute period epic “Never Look Away” — loosely based on the life of German artist Gerhard Richter — two things became clear about German filmmaker...

NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

The Realities Behind Working on Set in Tisch

First-hand accounts from Tisch Film & TV students about their experiences as production assistants on set and how they’re preparing for their future careers.
Claire Fishman, Contributing Writer October 30, 2018

The Tisch School of the Arts is sometimes fascinating and sometimes bizarre. While the school is made up of a variety of majors covering different forms of art, one of its most...

Movie posters for “The BlacKkKlansman,” “Ghost in Shell,” “Black Panther,” and “Mary Queen of Scots.”

Fishing for ‘Bait’ Amid Oscar’s Diversity Push

The push for diversity within Hollywood may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Trishna Rikhy and Trishna Rikhy September 17, 2018
The push for diversity may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
(Clockwise from the top left) Movie posters for 
 “The Hate U Give,” “A Star is Born,” “First Man,” and 
 “The Favourite.”

Oscar Bait Worth Taking

Here are the Oscar-worthy movies you should keep an eye on this fall.
Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer September 11, 2018
Here are the Oscar-worthy movies you should keep an eye on this fall.
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 March 9, 2018
Check out WSN's Oscars Red Carpet roundup.
The 2018 Oscars: The Year Diversity Won

The 2018 Oscars: The Year Diversity Won

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor March 7, 2018
Abandoning their tradition of favoring white men, this year's Oscars finally acknowledged and awarded deserving individuals regardless of gender, race or sexuality.
Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Molly Dolan, Social Media Editor March 5, 2018
WSN recently spoke with Rachel Morrison on "Mudbound" and and history-making nomination for best cinematography at the 90th Academy Awards.
This week’s staff recommendations is on what film should win Best Picture for the 2018 Oscars.

Staff Recs: Who Should Win Best Picture

The WSN Staff makes a case for which "Best Picture" nominees should take home the top prize at the 90th Academy Awards this Sunday.