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SHOCK VALUE â€” The AU Players will run their modernized version of the classic Greek tragedy â€œSophoklesâ€™s Elektraâ€ in the Kreeger Auditorium from Oct. 4 to 6.

AU Players present twisted take on Greek tragedy "Sophokles's Elektra"

By Emily Clapp · Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

AU Players are performing a modernized version of the classic Greek tragicomedy.

How to make risotto

By Jody Aremband · Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

Risotto only seems complicated, but can easily be made with a students budget and skill set.

Theater review: A Couple of Blaguards

By Nicole Cusick · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Irish play offers hard times, good humor that makes you feel like a night at the bar with old friends.

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Demitri Martin talks about the path to his second Comedy Central special

By Annie Regan | October 2

In a conversation with the Eagle, Demitri Martin talks about his atypical journey to being a celebrated stand-up.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as "Joe" in TriStar Pictures, Film District, and End Game Entertainment's action thriller LOOPER.

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Movie Review: Looper

By Hoai-Tran Bui | October 2

"Looper" lives up to its high ambitions but lacks a message.

WBD-121 Nona Alberts (Viola Davis) and Jamie Fitzpatrick (Maggie Gyllenhaal) share a triumphant moment with Nona’s son Cody (Dante Brown) and Jamie’s daughter Malia (Emily Alyn Lind).

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Movie Review: Won't Back Down

By Jane Morice | October 2

"Won't Back Down" tells an inspiring story with intelligence and humor.

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Movie Review: Backwards

By Megan Konyndyk | October 2

Although the focus in on rowing, "Backwards" succeeds because of universal emotion.

Dracula (Adam Sandler) looks on nervously as his daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) and the human boy Jonathan (Andy Samberg) share an intimate moment in HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, an animated comedy from Sony Pictures Animation.

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Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 30

Sony Animation's latest monster movie doesn't live up to its lofty aspirations.

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Movie Review: Trouble With the Curve

By Mark Lieberman | September 27

Sub-par screenplay doesn't live up to "Trouble with the Curve's" all-star cast.

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New Student Showcase displays up-and-coming theater students

By Mark Lieberman | September 27

New AU theater students showed off their talents in the annual showcase on Sept. 21 and 22.

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Movie Review: The Master

By Clarence Cabanero | September 27

Paul Thomas Anderson's highly anticipated new movie has gained attention for being similar to the founding of Scientology, it excels because of it's focus on its main characters.

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The Album Leaf, Tycho deliver evening of soothing electronica

By Aurora de Peralta | September 27

Tycho and The Album Leaf put on a subdued electronic show at the Black Cat that left the audience in a trance.

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Audiophile: 9.27.12

September 27

Looking for new music? DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on a range of recent releases.

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TV Pick: How I Met Your Mother

By Matt Sutton | September 27

How I Met Your Mother airs Mondays at 8p.m. on CBS.

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Take 5: Stars branch out, film looks back

By Mark Lieberman | September 27

"American Idol" and "The Voice" get new judges, Kanye and Carly Rae Jepsen release new albums, The Perks of Being a Wallflower may get a movie adaptation and more in this week's top entertainment headlines.

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Katzen has "Revelation," hosts avante-garde modern painter Jules Olitski

By Daniel Affsprung | September 27

Third floor of Katzen Art Gallery features work by the first American painter to hold a solo exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Rising folk-rockers Dry the River headline Black Cat Backstage

By Jared Angle | September 27

East London folk rockers Dry the River brought an alternating mix of soft and gritty guitar playing that pleased the small crowd at the Black Cat.

The festival at the Smithsonian brought authors like John Green and R.L. Stine.

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National Book Festival on the Mall features famed author signings, children's readings, book sales

By Amber Cohen | September 27

The 12th annual Library of COngress National Book Festival drew book lovers of all ages.

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Movie Review: LIberal Arts

By Hoai-Tran Bui | September 24

"Liberal Arts" falls flat, with no substance to hold it up.

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Constellation Theatre puts on epic performance in "Taking Steps"

By Megan Konyndyk | September 24

Constellation Theatre’s season opener “Taking Steps” by Alan Ayckbourn lives up to its company’s mission of visionary design, heightened physicality and epic ensemble theatre in every regard.

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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