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

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

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A scene from Dinner for Schmucks, a remake of the French comedy Le Dîner de Cons. (via Paramount)

Unpopular Opinions: Remakes and Reboots

With A24’s “Gloria Bell,” the remake of the Chilean film “Gloria,” receiving a lot of early praise, the Arts Desk is looking at other remakes and reboots that are also up to par with, or better than, their predecessors.

From “A Star Is Born” to the upcoming live-action “The Lion King,” remakes and reboots have been mainstays in Hollywood for decades. Though it is easy to immediately discredit...

Americans lose sight of true meaning of Halloween

Americans lose sight of true meaning of Halloween

October 31, 2013
With 6.2 billion dollars expected to be spent on Halloween this year, Americans have lost sight of the true meaning of the holiday: to worship the dead.
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Horror films scare up prestige among critics, audiences

September 12, 2013
Scary as it may seem, horror films may eventually eclipse dramas in quality filmmaking.
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‘Evil Dead’ slightly flawed, worthy successor to original

April 3, 2013
In an era mediocre horror remakes, "Evil Dead" possesses the tight writing and practical effects that the others lack.