
Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30
Three decades ago since its release, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a screening for Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” to commemorate the legacy of the film and the enduring memory of the civil rights activist.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• December 9, 2022

The Oscars: snubs and surprises
This year’s Oscar nominations point to evolving trends regarding representation in film and the potential for the Academy to rectify their previous wrongs.
Julia Gastone, Contributing Writer
• March 24, 2021

Remembering the Late, Great Chadwick Boseman
On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman passed away after a silent battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of leadership with a filmography that included the likes of Black Panther, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson and James Brown.
Dylan Thomas Kalaydijan, Contributing Writer
• September 7, 2020

Professor Spike Lee Gives Talk on ‘Do the Right Thing’’s Writing Process
Tisch Alum and Professor Spike Lee discussed his generation-defining 1989 film at NYU Skirball Center.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2019

Natalia Bell | Sparking Change in Film
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• March 13, 2019

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

The Million Dollar Story of Faraday Okoro
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor
• October 22, 2018

Best of Summer Film
Guru Ramanathan, Film Editor
• August 26, 2018

What You Missed at SXSW
Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor
• March 19, 2018

Kevin Wilson, Jr.: “My Nephew Emmett”
Joel Lee, Staff Writer
• March 5, 2018

Essential New York Films to Appreciate New York
Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor
• September 5, 2017

NYU’s Role in Gentrification
WSN Editorial Board
• February 6, 2017


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