Madeline Reidy

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Love and narcissism

Self-destructive mania has never been on my list of laughing matter. At least, not until I read Patricia Marx’s fiction debut “Him Her Him Again The End of Him”, a refreshingly bold and humorous take on the repercussions of fatal attraction that stands out from the chick-lit canon.

By January 11, 2007

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Nooks and Cramming: Top 4 Places to Study for Finals

Love Café on U St. will satisfy your sweet tooth, while Busboys and Poets, another U St. hotspot, will bring out the creative genius in you.

By December 7, 2006

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The world according to Carlos Nicolas

If genius really is a form of madness, Carlos Nicolas proves that insanity can at least be aesthetically pleasing.

By November 30, 2006

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Swan Lake, Beast Moans

What happens when the powers of three Canadian indie gods unite? Swan Lake endeavors to test the equation, though the resulting Beast Moans falls short of its superhuman expectations.

By November 16, 2006

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The RETROspective: The Voice’s guide to D.C. thrift shops

Whether you’re looking to add an eclectic flair to your style or simply searching for the perfect Halloween costume, you’ll want to check out this shop.

By October 5, 2006

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Pointillist perfection and scandalous photos

Rows of thousands of miniscule cells fill each of the monochromatic canvases, resembling a microscope slide of some gaudy specimen.

By September 21, 2006

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Poetry readings, live music and vegan pizza

Whether you’re an environmentalist, a feminist or just plain hungry for good food, Busboys and Poets will provide you with a fine dining experience free of popped collars.

By September 14, 2006

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Filmfest DC is 4 reel

Lovers of international cinema can expect a bold statement from the District’s twentieth annual Filmfest.

By April 27, 2006

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The spin-doctor dishes out the laughs

While this virtually smoke-free film won’t convince you to put out your cigarette, it may leave you feeling guilty for succumbing to the unremitting charm of the tobacco industry’s slickest merchant of death.

By April 6, 2006