Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it
WSN’s arts editors spotlight schmaltzy arts-related content to cling to this Valentine’s Day.
Stephanie Wong, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Natalia Palacino Carmago, Clara Scholl and Sandy Battulga
• February 14, 2023
Review: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ doesn’t know what to do with itself
Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut flounders — much like its two main characters.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2023
Review: ‘Living’ is a remarkably pointless rendition of an all-time classic
“Living,” the British remake of Akira Kurosawa’s “Ikiru,” excels in being just that, but unfortunately offers nothing new.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 15, 2022
Review: Stop-motion animation in ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ emotionally captures life’s transience
Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson’s adaptation of the classic fairytale reaffirms why animation matters with a profound, heartful and incredibly moving narrative. The film is now playing at the IFC Center and available to stream on Netflix.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 12, 2022
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
The Iranian actress discusses preparing for the one-woman play, and channeling her heritage while performing.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2022
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Instagram artist Foodmasku on turning isolation into funny food masks, gun violence in America, and his plans for the future.
Alisha Goel, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2022
Listen To This: 100 gecs teams up with Skrillex on ‘Torture Me’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by David Byrne, Caroline Polachek and more.
Yas Akdag, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra and Holden Lay
• December 8, 2022
LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency
The indie rock group that rose to prominence in New York in the early 2000s began its 20-show residency at Brooklyn Steel on Nov. 18.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022
Review: Drowse’s ‘Wane into It’ is a beautifully textured meditation on loss
The Portland artist and producer experiments with indie rock and ambient electronic on his excellent fourth album.
Jack Solomon, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2022
Q&A: New Rules discuss TikTok fame and their boy band identity
WSN sat down with the U.K. and Irish boy band to talk about their new song, music tastes and favorite type of pasta.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• November 21, 2022
Listen To This: Julia Michaels redefines EDM on ‘Sorry To Me Too’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Stevie Bill, Channel Tres and more.
Yas Akdag, Sandy Battulga and Candace Patrick
• November 17, 2022
British alt-pop star Dylan confronts heartbreak in ‘The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’
The Island Records UK/Republic Records signee explains how the journey of love is never simple in her latest mixtape.
Paree Chopra, Staff Writer
• November 17, 2022