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Video Games Live blends art and arcade

Monday, Feb. 28, 2011

Video games have been around in one form or another for over half a century, and in that tenure they have infiltrated our culture more than many realize. Despite their mass appeal, one important aspect of video games often does not get much mainstream appreciation: the music. The performance by Video Games Live in Bethesda last Saturday challenged this and proved that music does not have to be thought less of just because it is found in a video game.

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AU Film Society: Everything you need to know about Oscar

Monday, Feb. 21, 2011

This week is the final stretch until Oscar season. ?The final Academy votes are in, with the winners being announced this Sunday — but until then speculation and predictions galore will be invading entertainment news and the blogosphere. ?And we, the AU Film Society’s co-founders and board members are giving our opinions on the top six categories of the night.

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WVAU Reviews

February 21

Every other week The Eagle asks the assistant music directors and DJs at WVAU what they’re currently listening to. Here’s what they’re recommending. Check out WVAU.org to listen.

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Movie Review: 'Last Lions'

By Taheea Khan | February 21

In the last 50 years, the lion population has plummeted from 450,000 to 20,000. The documentary “The Last Lions” explores this recent and shocking pattern.

AMAZING GRACE — Topher Grace (center) is flanked by Dan Folger (left) and Think Talk Host Erika Thomas (right). Grace is perhaps best known for playing the geeky lead role of Eric Foreman in the long-running TV sitcom “That ‘70s Show.” In his new role, he’s moving on to the 80s. He and Fogler star in the new comedy “Take Me Home Tonight,” directed by Michael Dowse.
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Topher Grace proves to AU he’s more than a lovable geek

By Hoai-Tran Bui | February 14

When Topher Grace was in middle school, his father convinced him to ask out the most popular girl in school. “He told me that when girls don’t talk to you that means they like you,” Grace said at AU’s Ward 1, “and somehow that made sense to me.” The next day he asked Joanna out to the winter formal. She laughed and said, “Oh, are you serious?”

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Movie review: 'Cedar Rapids'

By Maeve McDermott | February 14

Ed Helms is a funny guy. Fans of “The Office” know him as the pompous and lovable Andy Bernard, and anyone who’s seen “The Hangover” is familiar with his hilarious turn as Dr. Stu, the dentist who marries a stripper and pulls out his own tooth. The new comedy “Cedar Rapids” finally provides Helms the chance to step out of the ensemble cast mode and into the role of leading man. Sadly, Helms is unable to bring redemption to the unfunny “Rapids.”

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Famous film directors bring big talent to Super Bowl commercials

By Michael W. Richardson | February 14

The day after the Super Bowl, we all gather around the proverbial water cooler and talk about whether or not the game ruined Ben Roethlisberger’s career or how long Christina Aguilera deserves to stay in Guantanamo for messing up the national anthem (the correct answers: no, and, depends whether or not she gets a military tribunal). Or commercials, whatever. Groupon may have clinched this year’s title for most offensive ad, after they capitalized on the crisis in Tibet in order to sell us curry.

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One year later, England is home

By Olivia Stitilis | February 14

Comfort is a surprisingly multi-faceted concept. We elect to put ourselves in new, unknown situations with the hopes of being able to acclimate and transition so that eventually they become comfortable and familiar. But, if you’re like me, as soon as you feel comfortable again you start looking for a new adventure.

WHEN IN ROME — It’s important to take advantage of delectable Italian cuisine when in the country. The American University in Rome offers professional culinary courses to students for a mere 15 euro a class.
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AU abroad student prepares the perfect pasta with lessons from a true Roman chef

By Kelly Holliday | February 14

I like to think that I’m a good cook. I’m no Ina Garten or Julia Child by any means, but I know how to roast asparagus and sauté a chicken cutlet, which is more than I can say for most 20 year-olds. But being in Italy, where some of the greatest chefs are born and bred, I thought I could learn a thing or two by taking a cooking class. Luckily for me, the American University of Rome offers cooking lessons for a mere 15 euro every Tuesday night. I was game.

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'Illusionist' features excellent storytelling, imagery

February 9

“The Illusionist” is like a time capsule from a bygone era. It harkens back to the time of silent films and Charlie Chaplin. In fact, the main character, the titular Illusionist, is very Tramp-like in his many misadventures, though much more melancholy.

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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