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

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The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival lasts from April 15-26.

Tribeca Film Festival hosts range of events

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 14, 2015
The Tribeca Film Festival is starting on April 15 and will include 101 features and 60 short films. This year, the festival will give a platform for underrepresented voices in film, such as how women directed 25% of the films for this year's edition.
courtesy of Tribeca Film Institute

Tribeca: Documentary revisits iconic Nas album ‘Illmatic’

April 30, 2014
In "Time is Illmatic," the musician pays tribute to his childhood roots, and thanks everyone who helped him to succeed.
July August Productions

Tribeca: Israeli film illustrates battlefield of adolescence

April 30, 2014
Talya Lavie's feature debut "Zero Motivation" follows a group of young girls who have interesting perspectives on the drama of war.
courtesy of Camellia Entertainment

Tribeca: ‘Boulevard’ director values film as learning process

April 30, 2014
In an exclusive interview with WSN, Dito Montiel talks about his new film "Boulevard," starring Robin Williams.
courtesy of Haven Entertainment

Tribeca: ‘Life Partners’ explores friendship, selfish love

April 30, 2014
Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs and Adam Brody star in this film about friends who might need to grow apart before they grow up.
courtesy of Rabbit Bandini Productions

Tribeca: ‘Palo Alto’ reveals high school’s harsh reality

April 30, 2014
The cast and crew of "Palo Alto," including director Gia Coppola and actors James Franco and Emma Roberts, answered questions about the film at a panel.
courtesy of Open Road Films

Tribeca: ‘Chef’ cooks up heartfelt comedy

April 30, 2014
Jon Favreau writes, directs and stars in this lighthearted family film, which includes many hilarious celebrity cameos.
Courtesy of Emily Harrold

NYU alumna talks being Tribeca’s youngest director

April 30, 2013
Her film, "Reporting on the Times: The New York Times and the Holocaust" earned her the Jury's Mention Award.
Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

Hirsch, Rudd showcase dramatic side in ‘Prince Avalanche’

April 25, 2013
Director David Gordon Green delivers a beautifully shot film with tremendous performances from the two leads.
Isabel Jones for WSN

‘Gossip Girl’ star discusses playing Jeff Buckley in new biopic

April 25, 2013
Penn Badgley of "Gossip Girl" fame will play Jeff Buckley in a new film titled "Greetings from Tim Buckley."
Courtesy of Isotope Films

Documentary brings out complexities of ’30 Rock’ star

April 25, 2013
Chiemi Karasawa captures Elaine Stritch's dynamic and humorous nature in "Shoot Me."
Courtesy of Tanweer Films

‘Adult World’ cast discusses chemistry, character

April 25, 2013
The stars and director of "Adult World" talked about chemistry on and offscreen and relating to their roles.