Layna Williams, Author at The New School Free Press

‘Harry’s House’: Crossing the bridge of growing pains

On the cover of his third album, Harry Styles stands in an upside down living room, staring in wonderment at the light on the floor. New School Free Press reporter reviews “Harry’s House,” released today. Image courtesy of Harry Styles. Photo illustration by Layna Williams

We live in a world unfamiliar from the last time Harry Styles released an album. His second album “Fine Line” was released in December 2019, a few months…

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…

Among ducks and mailbox keys: Where I find myself in Central Park

New York City is ceaseless and beats at all hours. When I dream of something sacred to drown out the sensations, I go to the Central Park Reservoir…

Listening Back: The Memorable Songs of “Euphoria” Season Two

Illustration by Caitlin Du. The HBO trending show “Euphoria” featured many popular songs such as “Don’t Be Cruel” by Otis Blackwell and “I’m Tired” by Labrinth. Now that season two has come to an end, The New School Free Press staff reporter Layna Williams looks back on the iconic soundtrack.

After heavy anticipation for “Euphoria”’s second season, the show returned with an impactful soundtrack curated by Jen Malone alongside Labrinth. You may have already heard Malone’s work in…

The New School Free Press’ Guide to a Successful Valentine’s Day

Illustration by Caitlin Du

Valentine’s Day can spark a variety of emotions. For some, it’s a day filled with love and excitement, being able to celebrate your relationship with your partner. For…