Arts
The Melacast Network: A Casting and Collaboration Platform for POC by POC
Melacast — recently created by NYU alumna Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah, Tisch sophomore Adrian Sobrado and Ewuradjoa Dawson-Amoah, a graduate from Rutgers University who currently works for a Fortune 500 company — aims to act as a casting and collaboration platform for creatives of color from all walks of life.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Film Editor
• August 31, 2020
What It Means to Be an Artist in Our New World
Artists all over the world take on a new project: reinventing what it means to be a creative during a pandemic.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• August 31, 2020
Judd Apatow Finds the Humor in Grief in ‘The King of Staten Island’
Judd Apatow talks to WSN about grief, heroism and his new film, “The King of Staten Island.”
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor
• June 11, 2020
WNYU Interview with New Zealand Rising Star BENEE
Read the full transcript of the interview below and listen on WNYU’s SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wnyu/benee. You can also check out the “The Sound Between” on Tuesday, May 26 at 2pm EST at WNYU-FM (89.1 FM).
Bridgette Kontner, Host of WNYU’s “The Sound Between”
• May 26, 2020
Weekly Radio Roundup: Final Edition of the Semester
The most exciting tunes as you get ready to let loose in the summertime.
Vanessa Handy, Alexandra Bentzien, Alexandra Chan, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Ethan Zack
• May 7, 2020
Reinventing the Face of Faith in ‘Corpus Christi’
Academy Award-nominated “Corpus Christi,” by Polish director Jan Komasa, examines the complicated boundaries of true faith in a story about an ex-convict masquerading as a parish priest.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2020
Two Tisch Drama Students Find Silver Linings in Remote Learning
While the shift to online classes has led to unprecedented adjustments in curricula, two acting students have found that there can be advantages to online learning.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2020
Travis Scott’s ‘Astronomical’ Fortnite Concert Has Redefined Genuine Interactivity
What Travis Scott’s spellbinding concert through an online video game could mean in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.
Holly Grace Jamili, Contributing Writer
• May 4, 2020
‘Bull’ Offers an Intimate Glimpse Into Rodeo Life
Annie Silverstein’s intimate narrative brings intense realism and powerful performances that make the film worth watching.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor
• May 4, 2020
Tisch Senior Beth Million Is a Beacon of Light for Foggy Times
Beth Million spoke to WSN in anticipation of her new single “Rewind” that comes out on Friday, May 1.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor
• April 30, 2020
Rediscovering the Gem That Is ‘Freaks and Geeks’ During Quarantine
If you’re in the depths of your quarantine blues, “Freaks and Geeks” is the single most relevant show to capture all of your varying emotions, despite airing almost 20 years ago.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer
• April 29, 2020
Gallatin Theatre Troupe Presents: ‘Uncharted: A Virtual Individualized Musical Theatre Cabaret’
NYU musicians, directors, producers and performers are using Zoom to keep an annual musical tradition alive.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2020