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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

A colorful illustration of Ryan Cole with lettering below displaying ‘Beyond NYU’

Beyond NYU: Enhancing sound in film and television

Ryan Cole channels his love for music to create sound for movies and shows like the Emmy-award winning show “Stranger Things.”
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor Sep 28, 2023

Steinhardt alum Ryan Cole was always captivated by the world of music and film, yet he initially struggled to find a way to transform his passion into a career. His journey eventually...

Video games depend on delivery on many different fronts. Stars Wars: Battlefront II is close to that but not quite. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ lacks gameplay balance

Video game success is dependent upon numerous factors, and “Star Wars Battlefront II” delivers on all fronts — except gameplay balance.
Brian Savino, Contributing Writer Sep 15, 2021

As the technology behind video games advances, developers are eager to incorporate the best graphics, audio and cosmetics into their games. But these aspects are not the only things...

Set in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ on November 12, 2019. (Via Facebook)

The Good, The Bad and ‘The Mandalorian’

The Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe is a bland homage to spaghetti westerns with none of their enduring charm.
Mas Bouzidi, Contributing Writer Nov 27, 2019

I love “Star Wars.” Granted, not all of it, but I love the universe. So for me, “The Mandalorian, had everything going for it. A spaghetti western set in space? What more...

Poster for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. (via Facebook)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: March 15 to 17

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books and Theater Editor Mar 15, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday — if you want to escape the inevitable onslaught of intoxicated revelers this weekend, check out one of these arts and entertainment events....

Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

Unpopular Opinions: 2000s Cartoon Network Shows

An unpopular stroll down Cartoon Network's memory lane.
Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor, Music Editor, Film & TV Editor Nov 14, 2018
An unpopular stroll down Cartoon Network's memory lane.
Harrison Ford in a still from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, which has since produced numerous sequels. (via facebook.com)

Modern Sequels and the Death of Continuity

With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer Nov 5, 2018
With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Movie poster for Marvel Studio’s “Black Panther.” Even before its Feb. 16 release date, the movie has already broke Fandango’s ticket sale record with the sale of advance tickets.

‘Black Panther’ Breaks Barriers On Screen and Off

Zuleyma Sanchez, Deputy Social Media Editor Feb 12, 2018
Marvel’s latest superhero story "Black Panther" hasn’t yet hit theaters, but it’s already catalyzing change for all future films of it genre.
Even though the summer is coming to an end, there are tons of great movies that are coming out in the fall, such as “The Magnificent Seven” which comes out on September 23.

Films to Beat First Semester Blues

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Sep 6, 2016
In preparation for this fall's releases, our Film Editor gives a low-down on what to expect.
Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor Apr 11, 2016
Viewers shouldn’t have to choose between gender parity, racial diversity and cultural awareness.
We all know that Boyhood, directed by Richard Linklater, should have won Best Picture.

Staff Recs: Oscar Snubs

Staff Feb 26, 2016
More like the SNUBcademy Awards, am I right?
Looking Forward: The Best Five Films to Catch in 2016

Looking Forward: The Best Five Films to Catch in 2016

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Jan 25, 2016
2016 will feature the release of a number of hotly anticipated films.
Five films to catch over winter break

Five films to catch over winter break

Wondering what films to watch over winter break? Check out these five new films coming out this December.

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