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DVD a walk in the 'Park'

By Sean Silbert | October 19

Oh, "South Park." The number of television shows that have made such a considerable impact on popular culture as the two-dimensional adventures of four foul-mouthed fourth graders could probably be counted on two hands. And after 10 years of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and the short-lived Kenny, is there a better time than now to release a "greatest hits" DVD of the best shows? For those who either don't watch cable television or have lived in a soundproof cave for the past decade, "South Park" is a show that seemingly has no lines left to cross.

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Nolan works magic again

October 19

There are three steps to a good magic trick. The pledge sets things up, the turn creates conflict and the prestige brings everything back together. The latest film from director Christopher Nolan ("Batman Begins," "Memento") follows the magician's rules and gives audiences an adequate rush.

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Catalyst Theatre's 'Arturo Ui' rises irresistibly

By Tara Abell | October 19

"The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" Directed by Christopher Gallu Catalyst Theatre Company 545 7th St., S.E. Running through Nov. 4 Grade: A The Catalyst Theatre's newest production, "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" directed by Christopher Gallu, is a satire of Adolf Hitler's rise to power that compares it to that of mobster Arturo Ui in Chicago.

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Georgetown caf? boasts tasty cr?pes

By Molly Norris | October 12

Caf? Bonaparte 1522 Wisconsin Ave N.W. Across from Marvelous Market at P Street N.W. and Wisconsin Avenue N.W. Entrees $7-22 Recommended: Soup du Jour, Lisbon Cr?pe, French press coffees Grade: A Imperial decadence tastes delicious at Caf? Bonaparte in Georgetown.

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Change of season, change of heart

By Blair Bryant Nichols | October 12

I can picture him very clearly in my head. Seated outside Starbucks with a venti pumpkin spice latte clutched in his hand, his tweed blazer hugging his short frame and a cigarette dangling at his side. He didn't have to describe this scene to me to know that's how he looked.

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Book by alum asks profound questions

By Howard Perlman | October 12

Every so often, a new and sensational idea causes humanity to question the fundamental principles of existence and catalyzes the notion that not everything is as it appears. In the new and exciting novel "Waking God," AU alumnus Philip F. Harris and co-author Brian F.

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Built to Spill pumps 9:30 full of energy

By Charlotte Kesl | October 12

Since the last time Doug Martsch graced the stage, his beard has grown longer, Warner Bros. released his "You in Reverse" album. and he has become much more video projector savvy. Tuesday evening was the second night Built to Spill, alongside opener Camper van Beethoven, performed at the smoke-filled 9:30 club, but the second time around was no less lively than the first.

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Dance company modernizes ballet

By Tanya Elshahawi | October 12

In addition to being the first professional Salvadorian dance company, El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador (TDC) is known for its distinctive style and ability to combine classical ballet with indigenous and contemporary dance. TDC closed its fall season at Dance Place on Oct.

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Some flicks not fit to 'deck the halls'

By Chris Patriquin | October 12

This week's Trailer Park has me asking many questions, all of them rhetorical, and most of them involving why Hollywood hates the American public. They continue to flood the market with terrible remakes, sequels and just plain bad ideas. With that in mind, I tried to throw a couple good ones in here, but just go with me on the rants that make up the remaining reviews.

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Wolf Eyes burns circuits, ears at D.C. noise festival

By Chris Moreno | October 12

Going on 10 years now, Wolf Eyes has been approaching listeners with their confrontational style of music. They play intensely loud, which has lead many to classify them as "noise." The members of Wolf Eyes, however, would tell you that the term is inaccurate when describing their brutal sound.

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Williams brings chuckles to Oval Office

By Taryn McKinnon | October 12

When Jon Stewart announced that he and Stephen Colbert would not be running for office in 2008, many Americans lost a bit of hope for our country's future. Luckily Hollywood has provided a film that will ease the pain voters may be feeling. Barry Levinson, the AU alumnus who also directed "Good Morning, Vietnam" and "Rainman", makes the dreams of fans of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" come true.

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Events to break up long weekend in D.C.

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 12

Staying in the District for Fall Break? You could use that extra day to catch up on reading and to study for midterms, or you could catch up on your local sightseeing by checking out these cool events that just so happen to coincide with a well-deserved day off.

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'Shortbus' reintroduces sexuality

By Donny Sheldon | October 12

Let's talk about sex with John Cameron Mitchell. Famous for his directorial debut "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Mitchell is an outspoken advocate of portraying honest sexuality in film. Although his works frequently test the viewer's comfort zone, he is trying to save us from ourselves.

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Festival revives spirit of the Renaissance

By Ben Lozovsky | October 12

The time of ages past is nigh upon us. Prepare thyself for a rapturous adventure, one of brutish lords and scallywag knaves, of ribald jest and divine combat, of beasts and nymphs and ... standstill traffic? The lofting fumes of a congested I-495 brought an abrupt end to my mental preparation and left me sitting uncomfortably erect in the unforgiving benches of a chartered yellow school bus headed for the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

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Eight students vie for Aria title

By Drew Richardson | October 12

The sounds of student achievement flowed from the Katzen Arts Center this weekend as violinist Josiah Lambert, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, and mezzo-soprano Laura Petravage, a senior in CAS, were named the co-winners of this year's American University Orchestra and Aria Competition.

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'Father of Krump' uses dance to create peace

By Jeff Lambert | October 12

Thomas Johnson, known internationally by stage name Tommy the Clown, is equal parts hip-hop hype man and street preacher. On Saturday, Johnson's competitive dance movement, known alternately as "krumping" and "clowning," was the subject of his performance with his troupe of Hip Hop Clowns at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda.

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Coulter meets literary match

October 9

Of all the nation's pundits, there are few as successful or as controversial as Ann Coulter, who subscribes to the "kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity" school of foreign policy. Bringing in such a quote may seem unfair, but it's nigh impossible to talk about Coulter in a rational tone.

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