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Estevez comeback flops

By Sean Silbert | November 20

It's not difficult to see "Bobby," an ensemble piece set in the Ambassador Hotel circa 1968, as a case study in false advertising. A soggy ode to a politician that director Emilio Estevez clearly regards as the second coming, the movie is more a series of fluffy skits starring half of Hollywood.

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Craig plays ace Bond in gritty 'Casino Royale'

By Chris Patriquin | November 20

This isn't your parents' James Bond. Hell, this isn't even our Bond. "Casino Royale" sets a new standard for the series, one that sets aside the gadgets and overuse of multiple-entendres. Instead, the film focuses on character development and plotting, although there are plenty of pithy comments, incredibly gorgeous women and spectacular chase sequences to go around.

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'Deja Vu' merits second helpings

By Bryan Koenig | November 20

We live in a temporal world. Most people's lives revolve around the concept of time. Picking up on that, Hollywood has put out some of the most bizarre and irredeemably stupid films ever. In contrast, there are also films about our concept of time that are thought-provoking, intriguing and exhilarating to watch.

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Gaming consoles compete for gamers' hearts, dollars

November 16

Finally, the moment console gaming fans have been drooling over has arrived. The graphically glowing Sony PlayStation 3 and the incredibly interactive Nintendo Wii raid stores this weekend. Will Microsoft's Xbox 360 be able to hold its own? Ultimately, the eternal question of which will be the ace in this veritable console war may not be answered.

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AU Players reinvent 'Big Love'

By Vanessa C. Mueller | November 16

"Big Love" Katzen Studio Theatre Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Student tickets: $5 The AU Players' stunning new production of Chuck Mee's play "Big Love" has undergone a complete metamorphosis in the last three months. "More than a third of what you see is not by Chuck Mee," said Sean Bartley, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and the director of the show.

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Schedule puzzles solve themselves

By Blair Bryant Nichols | November 16

Best friends have the ability of bringing out the best and the worst in us. Sometimes they encourage us to change our ways, clean up our act and really live up to our potential. Other times they expose us to new addictive habits, or facilitate our shopping sprees or bed-hopping binges, but we never think less of them for it.

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AU in Motion rocks Greenberg

By Tanya Elshahawi | November 16

AU IN MOTION Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Greenberg Theatre $7 ($1 of each ticket goes to Kid Power DC) For five years, AU in Motion has rocked fans with semi-annual performances that showcase raw talent, hard work and dedication. The entirely student-run dance company has more than 60 members this year, some of whom have been dedicated dancers in their past and some are simply dedicated to dancing for fun.

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Strolling to destruction

By Benjamin Lozovsky | November 16

I used to think motherhood was sacred. Perhaps it was a result of being beaten over the head with endless Madonna and Bambini paintings during my past Italian adventures, but I've just always felt that the undeniable yet inexplicable bond between mother and child was the last good and pure thing left in our rapidly devolving world.

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Silent 'Streetcar' at Gallaudet

By Hilary Crowe | November 16

"A Streetcar Named Desire" Gallaudet University Black Box Theater Nov. 16 - Nov. 19 Tickets: $8 for students Though still in the shadow of the Capitol and the Washington Monument, one cannot help but feel lost or foreign. Most AU students (and most of the D.

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Top 10

November 13

1. Open a daycare With allegations of prison abuse at Abu Ghraib, Rumsfeld has learned more than a few lessons about institutionalized care. 2. Form a cover band It's a little known fact that Rumsfeld strums on the ol' banjo when he gets stressed. He's been covering hits like "War (What is it good for?)" and "Pretty Fly for a White Guy" for years, but only now does he have a chance to record and take his sounds to the people.

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No escape from corny comedy in latest 'Clause'

By Bryan Koenig | November 13

Looking for a hot movie for a hot date? "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" is not the answer. Tim Allen returns as the big man in the red suit in this third installment, full of corny warmth and fuzziness. The plot follows a confrontation between Kris Cringle and Jack Frost (Martin Short).

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Aronofsky breaks out of mold with 'Fountain'

By Stephen Tringali | November 13

With Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "The Fountain," this director has done something uncommon among the filmmaking community: he has reinvented himself. Directors have traditionally sought to carve themselves a certain niche. After several movies they develop a reputation for a particular genre or a particular filmmaking style.

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Music notes

November 13

Converge "No Heroes" (Epitaph) Sounds Like: Another violent Converge album with lyrics you can actually hear. Grade: A- Epitaph tends to ruin a lot of bands and rob them of their credibility. However, with Converge's new album "No Heroes," it's clear that Epitaph has gotten nowhere near the artistic vision of Jake Bannon and Converge, probably for fear of getting beaten to a bloody pulp.

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Exhibit showcases personal spirituality

By Leslie Baldino | November 13

"Seeing God" Dadian Gallery Wesley Theological Seminary Through Dec. 15 Grade: A- The Dadian Gallery, right next door to AU in the Wesley Theological Seminary, is currently displaying a small collection that exposes different ways artists view spiritual life.

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Comedian exposes art behind comedy, laughter

By Greta Wicklund | November 13

Comedy was how Diana Saez got along with her three brothers while they were growing up. The only girl in the family, she knew whoever was the funniest gained the most respect. Comedy is still about respect for Saez, but now it's self-respect. It was not until a few years ago that she started thinking about stand-up comedy.

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Professor discusses role of media in politics, scandal

By Taryn McKinnon | November 13

Adjunct professor Alicia Shepard was the main focus at a School of Communication event last Friday, spotlighting her new book, "Woodward and Bernstein: Life in the Shadow of Watergate." The event, co-hosted by the Society for Professional Journalists, featured Shepard's discussion of the book's content as well as a few of her reasons for writing it.

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Comedy lounge opens doors to amateur comics

By Greta Wicklund | November 13

Rendezvous 2226 18th Street N.W. Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. No cover fee $3 drink specials for those 21+ From the corner of Kalorama and 18th Street, Rendezvous Lounge looks quiet on Wednesday nights. But the door is open, inviting anyone off the streets up the narrow staircase and into a night of good laughs.

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