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

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

Washington Square News

The cast of A Fish Called Wanda. (via flickr.com)

Staff Recs: Best Film Ensembles

Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
Debating Allen: Separating art from artist

Debating Allen: Separating art from artist

Tatiana Baez and Clio McConnell February 5, 2014
Two staff members go head to head in our debate on detaching controversial artists from their work.
Recent death emphasizes SIF importance in NYC

Recent death emphasizes SIF importance in NYC

February 4, 2014
With Philip Seymour Hoffman's recent passing, the nation's heroin problem has become that much harder to ignore. Safe-injection facilities can prevent deaths like his.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

NYU community mourns alumnus Philip Seymour Hoffman

Clio McConnell and Ife Olujobi February 2, 2014
Oscar-winning actor and NYU graduate Philip Seymour Hoffman died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Hoffman discusses relationship between acting and the mind

March 8, 2013
Philip Seymour Hoffman visits NYU.
Courtesy of Entertainment One

“A Late Quartet” finds cinematic beauty through classical music

October 30, 2012
Familiar faces shine in this film about an often unexplored genre of music.
Courtesy of The Weinstein Company

Paul Anderson’s ‘The Master’ a masterwork in cinema

September 13, 2012
With two powerful lead performances, "The Master" is a haunting and beautiful film.