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ROAD TO VICTORY - "The Express," directed by Gary Fledger, follows the life of the first black Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis, played by Rob Brown.

Football film falls short

By Jillian Blazek · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Everyone loves an inspirational sports movie, and "The Express," although by no means Oscar-worthy, fulfills the genre's standard expectations. "The Express," based on the life of the first black Heisman Trophy-winner Ernie Davis, chronicles the story of how Davis' life ended tragically when he succumbed to leukemia at age 23 during his first season with the Cleveland Browns football team.

Famed dancer teaches ballet workshop

By Fraziska Z. Kabelitz · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

It is a challenging undertaking and you have to be ready for it. The winding corridors and staircases, the elevator, all the dark, seemingly abandoned offices in the Kennedy Center's backstage areas can be intimidating and confusing. Eventually, though, you will be rewarded: you follow a corridor on the first level, then take the elevator upwards, cross two other hallways, which will lead you to a white, sun-light flooded spacious room that contains not much more than a piano, a giant mirror and a collection of ballet barres.

Quality investments worth hefty price tag

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Fashion may not be what you choose to spend the majority of your money on with mounting textbook and lab fees, but it's important to remember that while it may seem efficient to amass large quantities of clothing at bargain prices, quality is important and necessary in a wardrobe.

TOMMY IS A FOLK ROCKER - Thomas Erdelyi, best known to punkers and music geeks as Tommy Ramone, hits the stage at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Va., with bandmate Claudia Tienan as Uncle Monk. The bluegrass duo are a far sonic cry from Erdelyi's CBGB days.

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Ramone puts punk out to pasture

By Kristen Powell | October 6

It's safe to say that by the time Avril Lavigne crooned over "sk8er bois" and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong was shouting about American idiots, they and their ilk were just throwing flowers on punk rock's grave. But just because a genre-as-we-know-it is dead, it certainly doesn't mean its spirit is.

HANDY MAN - Greg Kinnear plays Dr. Robert Kearns, a college professor who invents the intermittent windshield wiper in Mark Abraham's "Flash of Genius." When the Ford Motor Company steals his ideas and denies his due credit, Kearns fearlessly wages a laws

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'Flash' signals start of Oscar season

By Linda Barnhart | October 6

Grade: B Although it fails to dazzle, "Flash of Genius" hits home with its message and paves the way for the fall season onslaught of Oscar-bait. Greg Kinnear stars as Dr. Robert Kearns, a college professor and occasional inventor who, when hit by a "flash of genius," comes up with the idea for the intermittent windshield wiper.

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'Sopranos,' 'Batman' reinvent villainy

By Jordan Coughenour | October 6

Although Christian Bale has been widely regarded as the most faithful representation of the caped crusader to grace the silver screen, it is safe to say that in this summer's release of "Dark Knight," the two villains he so passionately fought to subdue grossly upstaged him.

BLOW YOUR MIND - Murano glass pioneer Lino Tagliapietra pushed his craft to the limits of color and curve unlike any of his craftsmen contemporaries. The above design, though not on display in the Renwick exhibit, is an example of his dynamic use of the m

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Glass master dazzles D.C.

By David Lewis | October 6

As you walk past the orange Victorian walls of the Renwick Gallery, you are immediately entranced by the abstract structure on your left. You gaze at the strange amorphous vase with its long curving neck, striving to understand the message that the artist is trying convey.

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Thicke grooves on third album

By Caitlin E Moore | October 6

The 1970s are back in full force with the release of Robin Thicke's new album, "Something Else." Soulful vocals and tunes ranging from pure R&B ballads to disco-infused dance numbers comprise its 11 tracks. "Tie My Hands," featuring Lil' Wayne, is the standout track of the album.

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Smithsonian hosts 'Indians' film series

By Jordan Coughenour | October 6

If you went to elementary school in the mid-1990s, "Pocahontas" probably recalls the melodious strains of the enduring song "Colors of the Wind," accompanied by her memorable animal pals Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird. For many people, Pocahontas is their go-to representation of an American Indian, one who is very beautiful, very free-spirited and very fabricated.

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'Science' marks sophomore success

October 6

TV on the Radio "Dear Science" (Interscope Records) Sounds like: A great band still on the rise. Grade: A- TV on the Radio, darlings of music blogs and big-name magazines alike, have released their newest album, "Dear Science," which builds perfectly upon their past successes.

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Matt Nathanson preview

By Traci J. Brooks | October 2

Girls - be careful who you turn down. If he's a guitar-playing nerd in high school, you just might be surprised to find he's written some very bitter songs about you 10 years later. Boston native Matt Nathanson, recently named one of VH1's "Artists You Oughta Know," has documented his numerous failed relationships.

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Slip, slide and ride your way to orgasm aided by water-based lubes

By Mia Libido | October 2

It really hurts when I have sex. Is this normal? -Ouch! It Hurts Dear Ouch, Listen, I totally understand where you're coming from. I too came across this situation once and found different ways to help myself out. First of all, if it's your first, second or maybe even third time having sex it could definitely still hurt.

BURNING BRIDGES - Jeff Bridges of "Big Lebowski" fame joins funny man Simon Pegg of the British comedy-slashers "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" in "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," which hits theaters Oct. 3.

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Weide film 'Peggs' humor on nose

By Brittany Horowitz | October 2

Celebrity lifestyles can either draw people in or repulse them. Sidney Young (Simon Pegg), in the new Robert B. Weide-directed film "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," is the type of person who cannot get enough of the realm of the rich and famous, but he also enjoys teasing the stars he idolizes.

QUEEN BEES - "The Secret Life of Bees," based on the bestselling novel by Sue Monk Kidd, features a strong female cast, including Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson.

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'Bees' stars strong ladies

By Caitlin E Moore | October 2

It's not everyday that one finds themselves in the company of an Oscar winner, an Oscar nominee and the youngest actress ever to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award. The Eagle recently sat down with the award-winning cast members of the new film "The Secret Life of Bees," based on the bestselling novel by Sue Monk Kidd.

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Language hinders sense of belonging

By Ali Goldstein | October 2

LILLE, France -Ã¿I could not ask for a clean spoon. It was a windy Sunday morning at the Lille city market, and I sat with friends at a tiny café, watching the crowds push past with their baskets of yellow roses and tomatoes. "Cuill?re," the French word for spoon, momentarily escaped me amid the chaos.

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Little 'trouble' for piñata fans

By Michael Carusi | October 2

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise," sequel to the 2006 hit "Viva Piñata" for Xbox 360, has changed little of the basic game's concept, but the successful formula makes it hard to resist. You tend a green garden and must lure piñatas to your garden. By planting trees and flowers, building homes and gradually drawing rare critters to your garden, your patch of bare grass will flourish.

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Free food, wonder abound on campus

By Valentine Pasquesoone | October 2

"How do you like America so far?" Thirty days after my arrival in the United States, my answer would definitely be a lot. The first month of my travel abroad is already complete. There are a lot of things to tell and so many discoveries to describe: new people and cultures; a new city to live in; a new way of life and a new language to get used to.

SHIFTING GEARS - Driving is a metaphor for growing up and sex in the AU Players' production "How I Learned to Drive," which tells the story of Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck. Their untraditional relationship is the focal point of the play, opening Thursday a

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Bumpy ride on road to womanhood

By Brittany Horowitz | October 2

Adults tell kids not to grow up quickly. "Cherish childhood," they say. But what if someone is forced to grow up before they are ready? Some see driving as a good example of one's shift into adulthood. The time eventually comes in teenager's lives when they learn how to drive.

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'Girls' kiss, tell tales of culture shock

By Natalie Kirkpatrick | October 2

One set and four suitcases are all that a seven-person cast needs at Round House Theater in Bethesda to perform "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents," a show that Round House bills as "a sexy, sensual and wildly theatrical adaptation." At first glance, "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" is a humorous and uplifting story about four sisters abruptly moved from their home in the Dominican Republic to the United States.

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Men make beautiful women, terrible lovers

By Ty Budde | September 29

When you cast the world's greatest love story entirely with men, it becomes a crude and aggressive steamroller of a tale about pride, revenge and adolescence. Shakespeare Theatre's launch of the classic "Romeo and Juliet" is just that, performed as Shakespeare himself would have seen it: 100 percent testosterone-based.

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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