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

Washington Square News

In a NYFF movie, “The Forbidden Room” the terrified crew of a trapped submarine find themselves on a voyage into the origins of their darkest fears.

What you need to know about surrealist films from the ‘The Forbidden Room’ directors

Anthony Schwab, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
The directors of the surrealist film "The Forbidden Room" discuss their inspirations and upcoming projects in film and teaching.
“The Forbidden Room,” directed by Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson, is worth watching for the style that it creates and for a lesson on how this style can fall short.

In ‘The Forbidden Room,’ even surreal nightmares become repetitive

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
Colorful surrealist imagery does nothing in terms of the moralist plot for the film "The Forbidden Room." Daydreams, submarines and a child battalion make their way through Maddin's latest directorial venture.