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‘Citizen’ abides by Butler’s ‘law’

By Bryan Koenig | October 14

There is something deeply troubling about a genius who has been stripped of all moral limitations and will kill anyone. Gerard Butler is Clyde Shelton, a brilliant “tinkerer” and family man who had to watch helplessly as his family was slaughtered in front of him.

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Radius’ New York pizza widens craving options

By Gennaro Esposito | October 14

We take pizza for granted. Try to describe that iconic food, and inevitably the same general components come to mind: crust, sauce and cheese. But if you’re aiming for specifics, things get dicey. Sure, everybody has favorite toppings, but there is more to the intricacies of pizza than that: upwards of five unique styles of pizza are available within delivery range of AU alone.

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Gossip show invites crowd to ‘Listen Up!’

By Katrina Casino | October 14

The bass line cuts sharp and staccato through the crowd’s raucous shouts. Lead singer Beth Ditto pours her voice into a microphone, cadenced and smooth, singing, “Dimestore diamond/shines like the real thing, real thing, real thing.” Gossip are performing the lead track from their latest album, “Music for Men.”

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Asian cuisine stirs up easy, quick menu

By Will Koper | October 14

Stir fry is a quick and deceptively simple way to combine a little bit of meat with a whole bunch of veggies and have a tasty and relatively nutritious meal in about 30 minutes.

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Fans’ wishes come true with ‘11:11’

October 14

Although there are only two guitarists, they sound like an army, strumming powerfully on their guitars. They are impossibly fast and completely irresistible. What’s strange is that they started off as a heavy metal band.

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‘30’ ‘rocks’ NBC primetime

October 11

When comedian Tina Fey and writer-producer Robert Carlock decided to develop a television show, they ended up striking comedic gold. This is not surprising, considering both Fey and Carlock’s backgrounds in “Saturday Night Live.” The treasure in question became “30 Rock,” an NBC sitcom named after the building it is produced in, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. With a whopping 22 Emmy nominations, as well as Golden Globe and SAG awards, “30 Rock” is a bona fide hit, entertaining audiences of all ages. The show centers around Liz Lemon (Fey), head writer of a sketch comedy show called “TGS with Tracy Jordan” (Tracy Morgan). Everyday is something new for Lemon, whether it be dealing with her right-wing boss, Jack Donaghy (played by Alec Baldwin), or enduring the peppy page, Kenneth (played by Jack McBrayer). Life in show business is fast-paced, and audiences watch while Lemon tries to keep her personal life intact and her professional life successful.

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Carlile proves staying power

By Caitlin E Moore | October 11

Critics and fans alike have found it hard to group singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile into a single genre. She’s been described as rock, folk, alternative and even country. After watching her perform at the 9:30 club Wednesday night, it’s easy to see why Carlile cannot be contained to one set of rules.

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Instruments, vinyl create ‘Wax’ sound

By Toni Tileva | October 11

French turntablist Wax Tailor has always had a consummate ability to build sonic blends — an ability that comes from having feet firmly planted in both the DJ-centric hip-hop culture and the beat-and-atmospherics world of trip-hop.

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N.Y. trio ‘Lights’ up small venue

By Claudia Nuñez-Cespedes | October 11

This three-piece group from Lawrence, N.Y., are proving that less is more and, if done right, just one guitar along with bass and drums can have just as much power as a five-piece. Lights Resolve came out to the D.C. area Wednesday, Oct. 7, playing Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Va., to rock the house along with We Shot the Moon and Destry.

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‘Paranormal’ gives realistic fright

By Alexander Grabowski | October 11

“Paranormal Activity” is a movie that truly lingers in the mind after you finish watching it and haunts you after you leave the movie theater. Unlike most contemporary horror flicks, it taps into something deeper and more powerful.

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Cover songs a hit-or-miss art

By Katrina Casino | October 11

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the cover song is the greatest homage that one artist can pay to another — or, at least, for the most part. Sometimes it’s an audacious move, as the cover artist is assuming that they even have enough credibility to be re-creating the work of the first.

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‘Mother’ means love everywhere

By Tamar Hallerman | October 11

Don’t let her 4-foot-11-inch frame fool you. She’s a Galician beast. When she talks, the walls shake a little, the dog instantly quiets down and all other natural sound in the world is drowned out — you had better listen.

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‘Crafty Bastards’ invade District

By Leah Menzer | October 11

Adams Morgan is not just the home of numerous hookah bars, late-night food spots and that one rude bouncer who took your fake ID last year (curse you, underwater-themed bar!). On Saturday, Oct. 3, it housed the Crafty Bastards “alternative” craft fair — an interesting event, to say the least.

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Theater stars glow at Luna

By Olivia Stitilis | October 11

The fall season is inevitably upon us, and the quintessential American autumnal activities, including hayrides, searching for Halloween costumes and drinking pumpkin spice lattes, are more than abundant. However, why not spend next weekend doing something with a bit more international flair?

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Truth in docs lasts no ‘Moore’

By Donny T Sheldon | October 11

Contemporary documentary and fiction film are becoming increasingly intertwined, and I blame Michael Moore. Although Moore is frequently cited for violating the integrity of the documentary medium, he’s perhaps the most important — but by no means best ­­— documentary filmmaker of our time.

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Comedian ‘weaves’ tale about hair

By Faith Sagaille | October 7

The idea of examining the sociological and financial aspect of the African-American hair culture was something that Chris Rock always wanted to do. It was not until his 8-year-old daughter Lola inquired why she did not have “good hair” that he was motivated to finally start the project. In an interview with The Eagle, Rock and fellow actor Nia Long discussed the motivation, struggles and triumphs that behind the making of “Good Hair.”

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Award-winning ‘Jersey Boys’ proves more than typical tribute musical

By Haely Jardas | October 7

The buzz around the show “Jersey Boys” has been significant ever since it won the Tony Award for Best New Musical in 2006. The show’s cross-country tour is currently playing at the National Theatre in D.C., and after seeing the show, you’ll certainly walk away thinking, “Oh, what a night!”

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