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A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, directed by Marielle Heller, is a story based on the real-life friendship between journalist Tom Junod and television star Fred Rogers. (Via Facebook)

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ is a Lesson in Forgiveness and Healing

The new film about children’s television icon Mr. Rogers is a touching tribute to how one man’s kindness helped shape the life of someone in need.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor November 25, 2019

How should we deal with anger? Why do we hold onto it instead of attempting forgiveness, hard as forgiveness may be? How can we begin to constructively deal with feelings holding...

‘The Post’ stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers scandal, and the journalists who challenged the Nixon administration in order to expose government corruption.

A Tale of Two Administrations

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor January 22, 2018
The Golden Globe-nominated biopic "The Post" reveals unsettling parallels between the political administrations of then and now.
Hanks, Streep and Spielberg speak with college publications via Skype about their new movie.

‘The Post’: A Q&A with Hanks, Spielberg and Streep

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor December 10, 2017
WSN speaks with Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg about their upcoming movie, The Post.
Emma Watson stars in STX Entertainment's “The Circle,” a film about a woman who begins to work for the Circle, a conglomerate company that takes information on its users and employees.

Tribeca 2017: Despite All-Star Cast, ‘The Circle’ Is Disastrous

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Despite being based off the all too relevant best seller by Dave Eggers and having a cast of Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and John Boyega, "The Circle," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, is too lifeless to tell a moving story.
Known most for the new and unique works that are introduced, the Tribeca Film Festival will run from April 19 to April 30, encapsulating a wide range of events from TV show screenings to interviews with stars and directors.

What to Look for at 2017’s Media-Driven Tribeca Film Festival

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 17, 2017
In advance of WSN's coverage of the annual Tribeca Film Festival, here's some films, television shows and other content to look out for!
From April 13-24, this year's Tribeca Film Festival will be playing films all over Lower Manhattan.

What to See at Tribeca 2016

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 15, 2016
The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival is underway and here are the high-profile films and events to look out for.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up for the Cold War film “Bridge of Spies,” a retelling of the 1960 U-2 incident between the United States and Soviet Russia.

Tom Hanks stars in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Bridge of Spies" offers a consummately grim look into the intricacies of the Cold War, starring Tom Hanks as the righteous insurance lawyer who unwillingly finds himself lost in the intricacies of espionage.
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‘Captain Phillips,’ Hanks masterfully weave story of incredible strength

October 10, 2013
Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass are obvious picks for this year's Oscars.
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New York Film Festival returns to Lincoln Center

September 25, 2013
The New York Film Festival is returning to Lincoln Center for its 2013 screenings.