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The struggles of a father seen through a daughter: a review of “Aftersun” by Charlotte Wells

Sophie explaining that if she can see the sun then she knows Calum is with her, Image by A24

“Aftersun” is told from an 11-year-old’s perspective during a cheap getaway vacation in Turkey with her father. Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, the film focuses on the…

Does Taylor Swift sleep?

“Dear Reader,” Taylor Swift released her tenth album “Midnights” and it might change contemporary pop music. In her most sonically and lyrically experimental album yet, Taylor Swift delves…

I am in love with ‘Heartstopper,’ and you should be too

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring — played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke — from Netflix’s new queer series Heartstopper kiss against a gray background in black and white. New School Free Press reporter Simone Carrillo strongly recommends the new teen romance. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Illustration by Chelsea Sarabia

A series sure to make your heart stop. I will admit I am a romance addict. Give me a cheesy rom-com or a trashy romance novel and I…

Pixar deliveries 2000s nostalgia comfort with latest film ‘Turning Red’

Even the title card for “Turning Red” is a cringey blast; the epitome of the 2000s. With the release of the newest film in Pixar’s lineup, The New School Free Press reviews the movie’s themes, music and more. Visual by Kayleigh Van Oordt

The next film in Pixar’s infamous line-up, ‘Turning Red,’ directed by Academy Award winner Domee Shi and told through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl had big shoes…

The Little Owl: Yet another reason to spend your Saturday morning in the West Village

New School Free Press reporters Layna Williams and Valentina Graziosi sit down for brunch at The Little Owl in the West Village. For $50 total, they order two poached eggs, a fluffy stack of whole-wheat pancakes and beignets bathed in Nutella. Photo by Valentina Graziosi

One of the many pleasures (and, dually, pains) of being a New Yorker is the likely chance of finding yourself at familiar film locations. Among the most notable…

Is the latest three-hour Batman movie worth a watch?

Batman and Catwoman look over the city of Gotham side by side in the midst of uncovering rings of corruption and pursuing vengeance. After the release of the newest Batman film, The New School Free Press reviews the movie’s highlights, acting performances and more. Illustration by Maxine Ibanez

The latest addition to the DC universe is one of the most hyped films of the year. “The Batman” features a stacked cast of famous faces such as…