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Washington Square News

The torso of a person holding a champagne glass with a silver ring on their finger. The person wears a dark blue outfit with light blue gems.

A Colorful Evening

Was it a wrench, a pipe or a knife that brought the party grinding to a halt? Only a few people know the answer…
Shay Jones, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

In the foreground there are police dressed in black uniforms confronting a crowd of civilians in the background on an open plain field.

Review: ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.’ is about the present as much as the past

In "Riotsville, U.S.A.," the civil uprisings of the ‘60s are recontextualized using previously-unseen archival footage from public broadcasts and the U.S. military. “Riotsville, U.S.A.” begins its theatrical run at Film Forum on Sept. 16.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer September 13, 2022

The political turmoil of the late 1960s in the United States has been well documented in all forms of media. Most Americans have iconic images of the era seared into their brains:...

Edgar Wright’s new film “Last Night in Soho” is both a horror film and a nostalgic depiction of 1960s London. The story is told from the perspective of modern teenager Eloise Turner (Thomasin McKenzie) as she follows aspiring singer Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Sandie’s career-serving romantic relationship with Jack (Matt Smith). (Image courtesy of Focus Features)

Review: ‘Last Night in Soho’ ditches comedy for horror

A mixed bag of great influences, the latest film from Edgar Wright is jumbled in its execution.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

Edgar Wright’s Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy — Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End — are some of the smartest comedies of this century, especially in the...

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The Secret Origins of the First Female Filmmaker

The new documentary tells the true story of Alice Guy-Blaché’s fascinating legacy and how she helped transformed Hollywood into what it is today.
Joey Hung, Copy Chief March 28, 2019

In her 2018 documentary “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché,” director and producer Pamela B. Green aims to revive the life of the first female filmmaker, Alice...

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Five Books by and About Women for International Women’s Day

If you’re looking for books that offer both realistic and dynamic depictions of women this March, here are some memoirs, novels and poetry collections that do just that.
Aashna Agarwal, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

Beyond the Bechdel Test, I’ve found that my standards for gender equality in books are basically nonexistent. In honor of International Women’s Day, here are five refreshing...

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The Golden Age of Music, Defined in an NYU Psych Lab

Psychology professor Pascal Wallisch led a study with undergraduate students about generational music preferences.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor February 19, 2019

To many in Generation X, the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s are idealized as the golden age of music. According to a new psychological study at NYU, younger generations might feel the...

Society’s Impact on Style

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 4, 2017
Fashion is ever-changing, often reflecting historical shifts in societal attitudes. Today, gender fluid clothing shows a focus on acceptance and self-expression.
Nick Graham S/S 2018

Nick Graham S/S 2018

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor July 13, 2017

Nick Graham’s Atlantis-themed Spring/Summer 2018 collection subverted the exploratory aspect of finding a lost empire and instead painted a nautical picture of what it would...

The NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Arts Professions opened its new exhibit, “jux-ta-po-si-tion,” on Feb. 15 for Black History Month.

Steinhardt Artists Celebrate Black Experience, Excellence

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
As Black History Month continues, the Steinhardt Art & Arts Professions department has opened "jux-ta-po-si-tion," taking in what it means to be a black artist in today's America.
Raymond Pettibon’s new exhibit at the New Museum speaks about dark social and political events in history as well as the impact they have had on individuals. This particular piece depicts surfers under engulfing waves and  quotes scattered throughout the image.

The Power of Pettibon’s Pen

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer February 14, 2017
Raymond Pettibon's new exhibit "A Pen of All Work" takes the fine lines of his pens and charges them to examine the blurred lines of social inequities.
Barbara Tfank Fall/Winter 2016

Barbara Tfank Fall/Winter 2016

Callie Chute, Contributing Writer February 15, 2016

Barbara Tfank’s Spring collection remained true to her classically-themed 1960s aesthetic, but shied away from her usual fixed hemlines. The designer introduced beaded lace,...

Craft Atlantic Fall/Winter 2016

Craft Atlantic Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
Craft Atlantic Fall/Winter 2016