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Movie Review: “Hercules”

By Mary Wright · Sunday, July 27, 2014

Brett Ratner’s “Hercules” is a campy action movie that lacks mythology.

Writer/director Luc Besson directs SCARLETT JOHANSSON in ?Lucy?, an action-thriller that examines the possibility of what one human could truly do if she unlocked 100 percent of her brain capacity and accessed the furthest reaches of her mind.

Movie Review: “Lucy”

By Mary Wright · Friday, July 25, 2014

Scarlett Johansson can’t make up for an underdeveloped plot in Luc Besson’s sci-fi thriller.

Q&A: Michael Rossato-Bennett, Director of “Alive Inside”

By Emily Clapp · Friday, July 25, 2014

“Alive Inside,” directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett that follows the tale of patients with dementia in the American healthcare system and how they adjust to using musical therapy. The film features Dan Cohen, Louise Dueno and Norman Hardie as real-life subjects that are a part of the “Alive Inside” project.

News

Movie Review: "A Most Wanted Man"

By Leo Versel | July 25

Director Anton Corbijn’s homage to the spy genre, “A Most Wanted Man,” features an excellent performance from Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Music

Preview: The Antlers bring alt-rock to 9:30 Club

By Molly Pfeffer | July 24

The band is currently touring the U.S. to promote the mellow yet captivating album “Familiars.”

News

Q&A: Gabriel Iglesias, "The Fluffy Movie"

By Tam Sackman | July 23

The longtime Comedy Central frontman, better known as Fluffy, discusses having the big screen to himself in his new stand-up movie.

Lifestyle

“Screen on the Green” brings classic movies to the Mall

By David Kahen-Kashi | July 21

This year’s lineup includes “The Karate Kid,” “Lover Come Back” and more.

News

Movie Review: “The Purge: Anarchy”

By Mary Wright | July 18

With literal class warfare on the streets of L.A., the sequel does everything the first movie promised.

News

The M&M Report: Dissecting the 2014 Emmy nominations

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | July 16

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the TV Academy’s picks for the best television shows of the 2013-2014 season.

Music

Rowdy punk rockers F****d Up rile up Rock & Roll Hotel

By Mary Wright | July 12

Hardcore band F****d Up push the boundaries of the punk genre with their cathartic performance at Rock & Roll Hotel.

News

"Detroit Blues" premieres at DC Black Theatre Festival

By Emily Packer | July 11

Playwright Patrice Cassedy’s racially fueled drama lacks production not passion.

News

Movie Review: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

By Clarence Cabanero | July 11

The follow-up to 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” does not disappoint.

Music

Q&A: Branden Campbell, Neon Trees

By Tam Sackman | July 7

Neon Trees bassist Branden Campbell discusses the band’s new album and tour “Pop Psychology.”

News

Movie Review: "Life Itself"

By Mary Wright | July 5

“Hoops Dreams” director Steve James turns to biographical documentary in “Life Itself”, an ode to the late film critic Roger Ebert.

News

Q&A: Steve James, Director of "Life Itself"

By Mary Wright | July 5

The director of Roger Ebert’s documentary discusses chronicling a man through life and death.

Fireworks during Independence Day in downtown DC.

Music

The Scene Goes Fourth: Independence Day weekend in D.C.

By Jane Morice , Tam Sackman and Anagha Srikanth | July 3

A guide to the best events, concerts and more in the city for America’s 238th birthday.

News

Movie Review: "Tammy"

By Clarence Cabanero | July 2

Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon star in this comedy-drama about a woman who moves in with her grandmother.

News

The M&M Report: World Cup 2014 and “22 Jump Street”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | June 29

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the most popular sporting event in the world and one of the most popular movies of the year.

News

Q&A: Djimon Hounsou, "How to Train Your Dragon 2"

By Emily Clapp | June 13

Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, “How To Train Your Dragon 2” is the middle installment in the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy.

News

Q&A: Dean DeBlois, Director of "How to Train Your Dragon 2"

By Emily Packer | June 13

The writer and co-director of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” discusses some artistic decisions he made in the filmmaking process.

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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