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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Netflix paid nearly $12 million for worldwide rights to Cary Fukunaga’s African war drama Beasts of No Nation.

Netflix is no place for new films

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
The growing trend of debuting feature films on streaming services like Netflix is creating an irrevocable change in movie-watching practices that isn't all bad.
“Beasts of No Nation” is a 2015 American war drama film portraying the experiences of a young boy who survives as his country, Ghana, goes through a horrific war.

Idris Elba shocking in ‘Beasts of No Nation’

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor October 12, 2015
"True Detective" director Cary Fukunaga turns to Netflix in "Beasts of No Nation," a harrowing tale about a child's recruitment into a mercenary, with Idris Elba as the ruthless Commandant.
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Taylor Swift, Aubrey Plaza to star in ‘True Detective’ next season

April 1, 2014
Writer Nic Pizzolatto will team up with Lena Dunham and Taylor Swift.
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Anthology format allows for greater creative range

February 4, 2014
Anthology series like "American Horror Story" and "True Detective" gain popularity with their flexible formats.
TV series strive to maintain dedicated viewership

TV series strive to maintain dedicated viewership

January 27, 2014
Many TV shows this season are aiming to find loyal fanbases.