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ACTION! - Tony Gilroy, the writer behind "The Bourne Identity," makes his directorial debut with "Michael Clayton." Gilroy was so involved with the filmmaking process as a screenwriter that the switch to directing felt natural.

'Bourne' writer gets behind camera

By Jack Douglass · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Tony Gilroy, writer and director of the George Clooney thriller "Michael Clayton," sat down with the college newspapers of the D.C. metropolitan area to discuss his transition from screenwriter to screen director, his disgust with the Internet Movie Database, and how he went from realizing "Clayton" on paper to transforming it onto celluloid.

BAND OF BROTHERS - Jason Schwartzman, star of Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited," spent two years working on the script with Anderson and Roman Coppola. The end result is a heartfelt tale of brothers coping with loss and simultaneously finding themse

Schwartzman knows no 'limits'

By Stephen Tringali · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Jason Schwartzman had no idea how he was going to play his character in Wes Anderson's newest film, "The Darjeeling Limited." He was so unsure, in fact, that he flew to India, where Anderson was in the process of preproduction, nearly two months before the shoot was to take place.

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Jigsaw declares 'Saw IV' best yet

By Marck Goldstein · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

For the past three Halloweens, Tobin Bell has been frightening audiences as Jigsaw in the popular "Saw" series, the latest installment of which will be released in theaters nationwide tomorrow. Though moviegoers may be most familiar with Bell in this horror role, his career is extensive, including small parts on shows like "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing.

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The week in fun: Know your city

October 25

Thursday, Oct. 25 Travis Morrison Hellfighters 8:30 p.m., $12 at the door WHERE: Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. N.E. INFO: Former Dismemberment Plan front man Travis Morrison is joined by a backing band in this launch party for Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment, an anti-domestic violence organization.

ACTION! - Tony Gilroy, the writer behind "The Bourne Identity," makes his directorial debut with "Michael Clayton." Gilroy was so involved with the filmmaking process as a screenwriter that the switch to directing felt natural.
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Branding becomes matter of comfort, convenience

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | October 25

Anyone who has studied basic economics has heard of branding. Even those who haven't are well acquainted with the principle. Branding facilitates simple consumer decisions, because with a brand, a consumer knows exactly what to expect. The consumer already knows how Hershey's chocolate will taste, what basic colors Crayola markers come in and how Converse All-Stars will fit.

GROWING PAINS - After impressing critics with their upbeat debut album, "Howl Howl Gaff Gaff," Shout Out Louds' members have shed their innocence with the release of their sophomore album, co-produced by Bj?rn Yttling, "Our Ill Wills."
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Swedish quintet finds darker voice

By Donny Sheldon | October 25

Whether you're a Peter Bj?rn and John music video enthusiast or an avid fan of "One Tree Hill," chances are you have seen the Shout Out Louds before. Straight out of Stockholm, the Swedish quintet first broke into the industry in 2003 with the Scandinavian release of its first album, "Howl Howl Gaff Gaff.

YOUNG AT HEART - The Austin, Texas-based experimental noise-rock band includes whimsical visuals, masks and a myriad of instruments on stage at their shows. "Hello, Avalanche" is the band's third full-length album.
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Cartoonish quartet gets creative

By Hanna Grene | October 25

Very rarely is such well-rounded musicianship captured onstage so effortlessly as with Austin, Texas, outfit The Octopus Project. Toto Miranda, Ryan Figg, Josh Lambert and Yvonne Lambert, the talented foursome of adults with the spirit of children, set up for their show at the Rock and Roll Hotel on a stage littered with instruments.

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Top 5 essential indie dance albums

By Antoaneta Tileva | October 22

If indie dance sounds like an oxymoron and electronic music sounds like the last thing hipsters would be getting down to, think again. The shoe-gazer aesthetic has been updated with a kick back to some of the electro-sensibilities of '80s new wave. Indie dance/electro parties are cropping up all over the country, with Atlanta, New York and San Francisco being party centrals.

FULL THROTTLE - Racers can ride motorcycles in championships all around the world in the latest installment of "Project Gotham Racing." Motorcycles are great for stunt driving but aren't as favorable in street races.
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'Project Gotham 4' pimps its gameplay

By David Tannenbaum | October 22

"Project Gotham Racing 4," the newest installment in one of the better racing games on the market, isn't simply about racing down real city streets in some of the world's sleekest cars; it's about racing down those streets in style. PROS Graphics Weather effects Sweet career system Tons of cars and cycles Heart-pounding races Smashing kudos system Variety of races and tracks Only time you'll break 100 in New YorkCONS Soundtrack sucks Only used a few cars during career Slow start to the campaign "Where did my day go?" The game folds players into their world.

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Tech briefs

October 22

Apple to Open iPhone to Third-Party Developers Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Apple will enable third-party software to work directly on the iPhone. Apple previously upset many of its consumers by issuing a software update on Sept. 27 disabling all third-party applications on iPhones.

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Appetite for travel satiated in Transylvania

By Andrew Gardner | October 22

Perhaps the draw of Europe for many is that wherever you are, another place doesn't seem so far away. Of course, for any travel addict like myself, Europe provides a wealth of sites to see in relatively short distances. Budapest lies at the heart of Europe, and with the dawn of low-fare air carriers, everything has become increasingly accessible.

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Take a hike: Weight just isn't worth it

By Alyssa Pry | October 22

I looked at the scale today and almost started to cry. Like most people, I dread the moment when I finally decide to tackle my biggest fear: that damn number on the scale. I was at the doctor for a physical. It started out OK. My blood pressure was fine, 20/20 vision, my reflexes intact.

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Stay stylish: Sweats make a statement, too

October 22

It's the middle of October, it's getting a little colder and you're starting to find it harder and harder to roll out of bed before classes. To add to your morning woes, you realize you've worn out quite a few of those adorable ensembles you bought before school started and are left with only a pair of sweats to throw on.

NOT SO CORNY - Best friends Ian Cheney, left, and Curt Ellis explored the production of corn in Greene, Iowa, in their film, "King Corn."
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Documentary takes husk off corn farming, industry

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | October 22

From the corn-fed cows that beef up our hamburgers to the corn syrup that thickens our soda, corn has become a major crop in the United States. In their documentary film "King Corn," best friends Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis take a trip to the heartland to discover the methods of producing the United States' favorite crop.

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'O Jerusalem' dramatizes Israeli-Palestinian conflict

October 22

GRADE: B- The conflict between the state of Israel and Palestine has been a major issue in Middle Eastern politics for the last 60 years. Released at the AMC Loews Dupont last Friday, "O Jerusalem" traces that conflict all the way back to its catalyst - the May 14, 1948 Declaration of Independence of the state of Israel and the subsequent Arab-Israeli War it incited.

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Patience yields sexual pleasure

By Pierce Hardcastle | October 18

Dear Pierce, I'm dating a guy with less "experience" than me, and while when we started dating I didn't think it would be a problem, it has started to become one. Whenever we start to mess around and I begin to jerk him off, we go for a while before he just tells me to stop before I finish.

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'Lost in the Fire' lacks intensity, true grit

By Lindsay Zoladz | October 18

Many people in Hollywood seem to think the surefire way to get a drama noticed come award season is to make sure it’s really “gritty.” Let’s call it the “Crash” effect. After that film’s Best Picture Oscar win in 2005, a hyper-stylized sense of realism became the trend in major Hollywood pictures.

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Dorm recipe: Baked Potato Wedges

By Linda Beck | October 18

Baked Potato Wedges Serves 2-3 people Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes One of my favorite side dishes is french fries. While they are delicious, fast-food and frozen fries are kind of pricey. Even more so, every bite feels as though your cholesterol level is skyrocketing and your arteries are clogging up.

WAR ON TERROR - In "Rendition," the CIA tracks down an Egyptian-American engineer who they believe has connections with the leader of a terrorist organization. The film alternates between the Middle East and Washington, D.C., connecting the lives of the c
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'Rendition' analyzes injustice

By Travis Wolf | October 18

"Rendition," a brooding and somber film, effectively portrays the delicate balance between emphasizing national security and preserving civil liberties. Conforming to the new breed of political thrillers like "Syriana," it uses innovative plot development and gritty realism to impart political commentary.

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The week in fun: know your city calendar

October 18

Thursday, Oct. 18 Ghost Tour at the National Building Museum 8 p.m.-9 p.m., $14 WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St. N.W. INFO: Don't have a car? Forget about traveling to a haunted forest to get your Halloween fix. The ghost tour's Civil War-costumed guides will teach you all about an irritable horseman and other ghosts who choose, seemingly without reason, to haunt the museum.

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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