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MUSIC MATES - The Presets, who met while pursuing a musical education in Sydney, create the kind of danceable-pop that makes everybody boogie down under. Their second album, "Apocolypso," won multiple ARIA awards, including album of the year. The pair pla

Aussies break 'set' standards

By Katrina Casino · Thursday, April 2, 2009

Open up your iTunes. Type in "Presets." Double-click the first song that comes up and take a listen. Although the band's MySpace proclaims that the band sounds like "schaudenfreude," the above directions are the only way that Kim Moyes, drummer of the Australian electronic dance punk duo, feels it appropriate to describe their sound.

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April springs new fashion on men

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Men: it's time to step up your style game. The change of season is a fresh opportunity for you to express yourself. The cherry blossoms are blooming ferociously; dress in accordance. For those who have burdened their winter/spring transitioning look with Adidas tear-offs, oversized AU hoodies and dirty basketball sneaks, it is time for a look in the mirror - followed by a glance outside at the flocks of style-savvy females that adorn the quad.

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The week in fun calendar

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Thursday, April 2 Civilian's Spring Fling 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Local 16, 1602 U St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: Help the Penn Quarter Civilian Art Project fund local artists at their rooftop party, complete with DJs and hors d'oeuvres.

NEW MODEL, OLD PARTS - In the newest installment of the "The Fast and the Furious" series, Paul Walker and Vin Diesel return as partners in crime. The new movie mixes the original cast with new enemies, keeping the adrenaline-pumping action that will keep
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'Fast and Furious' heats up old recipe

By Bryan Koenig | April 2

"Fast and Furious" has everything a growing boy needs: fast cars, hot women and enough fiery crashes to fill out the rest of the movie. The original cast is back, with Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor having moved up in the world to the FBI and forced to return to undercover street racing alongside Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto.

ONE MAN SHOW - Gregg Gillis, better known as mash-up artist Girl Talk, will be playing at the Tavern on Saturday. The artist has taken the mash-up genre and ran with it, creating hit album after hit album using the works of other artists as his medium. Gi
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Gillis sharpens mash-up model

By Katrina Casino | April 2

Gregg Gillis never meant to be the sensation he became when he started making music in his dorm room at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. "Success came as a surprise," said Gillis, now more commonly known as Girl Talk, in an interview with The Eagle.

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Top 10 movies to watch when you're sick

March 30

There may be nothing worse than being stuck in your room feeling like death when everyone else in your dorm or apartment building is out gallivanting in the beautiful spring weather, seemingly mocking your unhealthy immune system. Your body is too sore to do anything but lay in the fetal position on your bed and doing homework is out of the question, since brain activity is at a minimum.

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Space rock shoots listeners beyond universe

By Michael Richardson | March 30

The synthesizer, a much-maligned instrument struggling to overcome its association with the cheesy sounds of '70s and '80s glam rock, still has a reputation of silliness among rock purists. But the instrument is unfairly mocked, especially taking the genre of space rock into consideration.

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'Men' reflects post-grad angst

By Ali Goldstein | March 30

Sam, Mark and Keith, the three central characters in the new novel "All the Sad Young Literary Men," are a little too familiar. They are you and me: bright, driven and committed to big, intellectual dreams. They are convinced that with enough patience and dedication they'll find someplace in this world that will let them realize their great intellectual vision.

MASH-UP MAYHEM - Security concerns about the Girl Talk show on Saturday have some worried about the state of affairs during the mash-up artist's set, which have a tendency to descend into a certain amount of chaos, sometimes leading to injury. SUB is tryi
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SUB takes on Girl Talk's safety issues

By Kristen Powell | March 30

While the Tavern can get crazy in its own right, the chaos rarely breaks out into a genuine riot. On Saturday night, Greg Gillis, better known as mash-up artist Girl Talk, could be the inciting force that finally pushes the space over the edge. The Student Union Board is bringing this highly-anticipated concert to AU despite security issues at previous university shows.

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'Streamys' recognize viral media innovators

By Jordan Coughenour | March 30

Stingy corporate suits in skyscraper cubicles might control the content of mainstream television, but in cyberspace, it's the geeks who run the agenda. This weekend, their queen was officially crowned. Saturday marked the first celebration of The Streamy Awards, a ceremony honoring online video series of three episodes or more.

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN - The Sahara Desert is a natural wonder, and much like Sir Edmund Hillary, this documentary's subjects decided to run across it simply because it was there. Despite some mistakes and follies, they were able to traverse the 4,300 miles i
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3,000 miles for clean water in Africa

By Tracey Breese | March 30

When three men decided to run through the Sahara desert, one of the most unforgiving places in the world, the chances of all three making it across were virtually nil. But in this revealing and inspiring documentary, odds mean nothing when the runners are pushing themselves to show us the importance of Earth's most vital resource.

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Put on Sunday best

By Ali Goldstein | March 30

It's time to take back Sunday morning. Yes, on Sunday mornings you're often tired or hung-over or want to use your meal plan and get soggy pancakes at TDR. But Sunday morning just happens to be when D.C. truly comes to life - downtown fills with intelligent-looking people in search of The Washington Post, a pastry and a cup of coffee.

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Superchunk sticks to classic summer sounds

By Ryan Tanner-Read | March 30

Never heard of Superchunk? You probably should have. As a venerable '90s chug-punk band they achieved modest commercial and critical success, but they may be more important in today's musical climate as the founders of the indie label Merge, which has recently brought us big bands like the Arcade Fire and Spoon.

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Top 10 Bromances

March 26

While recent blockbusters have given credence to the word "bromance," the special kind of affection between two platonic (brotonic?) male friends has been around for millennia. Here is The Scene's salute to true bro-love. 10) Matt Damon and Ben Affleck You know what they say about winning an Oscar with your best guy friend: Bromance is in the air.

GARDEN PARTY - Local theater group Ganymede Arts brings the cult hit "Grey Gardens," a documentary of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis' cousin "Little Edie," to new life as the play, "After the Garden: Edith Beale Live at Reno Sweeney." The backroom of
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D.C. grows 'Garden'

By Kristen Powell | March 26

The glare of the spotlight is often too much for a celebrity just coming off a hit film. What's worse is if that film is a documentary, and you can't escape the character you're known for. But Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, embraced the spotlight in the years following the release of the cult hit "Grey Gardens," the Maysles brothers' documentary about her and her mother's estate of the same name.

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Films discover humor in hidden gems

By Kristen Powell | March 26

Friday nights aren't always about making your own memories; sometimes they're about perusing (and lampooning) others'. In high school, Nick Prueher discovered a gem of an instructional VHS while working at McDonald's that led to future journeys into the past: "Inside and Outside Custodial Duties.

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Style goes 'Gaga'

March 26

Lady Gaga uses fashion as just one component of her celebrity to garner more media attention. Even Blackbook recently featured a cover shoot of Nicole Richie dressed like the pop star. The photo spread and accompanying article are unrelated to Gaga but show the influence that she holds in the fashion world.

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The week in fun calendar

March 26

Thursday, March 26 Glasvegas 8 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial (green and yellow lines) INFO: What do you get when you cross Glasgow and Las Vegas? Glasvegas' wall of sound that only stops when it reaches the boundaries of the Scottish highlands.

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Jokes hit mark in AU's 'Nerd'

By Ali Goldstein | March 26

Local movie critic Axel Hammond is the type of character you wish you had as a friend. One of the main characters in playwright Larry Shue's "The Nerd," he makes deadpan wisecracks that show just how smart he is while sending the audience into violent laughter.

MAKING A COMEBACK - Benjamin McKenzie (left) stars in the new television show 'Southland' on NBC. Formerly from "The OC," McKenzie plays a rookie officer in the LAPD, a job filled with life-and-death drama. Elsewhere on NBC, Amy Poehler stars in "Parks an
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Poehler, McKenzie return to TV

By Hilary Leister | March 26

You saw Coldplay perform "Vida La Vida" and win Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 8. You watched the cast of "Slumdog Millionaire" storm the stage to claim eight golden trophies at the Oscars on Feb. 22. But with three months until the Tony Awards and five months until the Emmys, how does a Hollywood fanatic pass the time? Answer: the series premieres of this spring's all-new TV shows! The wonderful people at NBC, ABC and FOX have been working hard to script and film several new programs to lift your spirits and wash away your post-award season blues.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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