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D.C. Food

By Kendall Breitman · Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

A comprehensive guide to the best places to eat in the district.

Consumer Report: The Scene’s guide to the best AU has to offer

By Maeve McDermott · Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

The Scene gives you a helping hand in finding the campus’ best spots.

$The Bourne series\' newest hero, Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), faces down his opponents from outside and inside the government.$

Movie Review: "The Bourne Legacy"

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012

"The Bourne Legacy" a fine action movie, but it's hardly on par with its "Bourne" predecessors.

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Movie Review: "The Campaign"

By Gabriel Wood | August 10

The latest political satire may not be the best comedy from either Will Ferrell or Zach Galifianakis, but it is funny and topical nonetheless.

$Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) share a moment in a film co-written by Jones and Will McCormack (\"American Outlaws\").$

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Movie Review: "Celeste and Jesse Forever"

By Hoai-Tran Bui | August 10

Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg star in a wonderful film about a recently divorced couple who try to be friends.

$Will Ferrell (â€œThe Other Guysâ€) and Zach Galifianakis (â€œThe Hangover 2â€) talk to reporters at the red carpet premiere of \\"The Campaign\\" at the Newseum in D.C.$

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Ferrell and Galifianakis (kind of) feel the heat of 'The Campaign' trail

By Hoai-Tran Bui | August 7

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star in the upcoming political satire, "The Campaign," in theaters August 10.

$Rashida Jones (\"The Muppets\") and Will McCormack (\"Boiler Room\") sit down with The Eagle for an interview in Georgetown.$

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Jones: I feel "lucky" to have "made it"

By Hoai-Tran Bui | August 7

In an interview with The Eagle, Rashida Jones celebrates her leading role in "Celeste and Jesse Forever," in theaters August 10.

Franklin (Jonah Hill), Evan (Ben Stiller), Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade) and Bob (Vince Vaughn) playfully tamper with a piece of alien technology.

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Movie Review: The Watch

By Gabriel Wood | July 27

"The Watch" hosts some of today's funniest comedics. Too bad the movie's not funny.

Calvin (Paul Dano) imagines a moment of intimacy under the moonlight with his fictional girlfriend Ruby (Zoe Kazan).

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Movie Review: Ruby Sparks

By Hoai-Tran Bui | July 27

"Ruby Sparks" is gleefully pulls apart the rom-com genre when a boy (Paul Dano) creates his own girlfriend.

$Freida Pinto (â€œSlumdog Millionaire\\") is magnificent as the title character in \\"Trishna.\\"$

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Clumsy directing weighs down an otherwise beautiful "Trishna"

By Hoai-Tran Bui | July 22

Freida Pinto shines as the title character in "Trishna," but not enough to counteract an unwieldy exposition.

Christian Bale (â€œThe Fighterâ€) returns to play the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman as he flies across Gotham City.

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Nolan doesn’t disappoint in epic conclusion to Batman trilogy

By Zach C. Cohen | July 19

With the exception of a few plot imperfections, “The Dark Knight Rises” is a true work of art.

Lado (Benicio del Toro) threatens O (Blake Lively) in an attempt to lure in her drug-dealing lovers.

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Movie Review: Savages

By Gabriel Wood | July 6

"Savages is a welcome return to the Oliver Stone we came to love in "Natural Born Killers," complete with believable, imperfect characters and visually appealing cinematography.

$Andrew Garfield (\"Social Network\") swings onto the big screen as \"The Amazing Spider-Man.\"$

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Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

By Hoai-Tran Bui | July 3

The most recent re-envisioning of the "Spider-Man" franchise is a little hackneyed, but it's still a solid superhero movie.

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Movie Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

By Hoai-Tran Bui | June 23

Poor chemistry between Carrell and Knightley stunt an otherwise very original premise.

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Movie Review: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

By Gabriel Wood | June 22

It's Abraham Lincoln, hacking through vampires with a silver-edged axe. And, somehow, it's boring.

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Movie Review: Brave

By Hoai-Tran Bui | June 21

The highly anticipated Pixar film "Brave" is beautifully animated but plagued by a weak plot.

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Movie Review: Safety Not Guaranteed

By Gabriel Wood | June 16

This rom-com, sci-fi is decent enough for a date, but it offers barely personality enough to be cinematically interesting.

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Movie Review: Moonrise Kingdom

By Hoai-Tran Bui | June 1

If quirkiness had a human form, it would be Wes Anderson.

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Movie Review: Snow White and the Huntsman

By Hoai-Tran Bui | June 1

If you're looking for a fairy tale fantasy with great CGI and subpar plot development and acting, look no further.

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Movie Review: Men In Black 3

By Hoai-Tran Bui | May 26

Fans of the decades-old sci-fi franchise will be sorely disappointed by the lack of originality in "Men in Black 3," out in theaters May 25.

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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