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Dispatch from the DC Chinese Film Festival

he DC Chinese Film Festival, founded in 2011, finished its 2014 run last Sunday. Dedicated to making Chinese-language cinema more visible in the US, the festival ran for four days,... Read more

By September 9, 2014

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Latest Doctor Who is a Pleasure

The third episode of Season Eight of Doctor Who, The Robots of Sherwood, pits one English legend against another. It’s a lighthearted romp penned by longtime Who and Sherlock scribe... Read more

By September 8, 2014

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De-Mock-Cracy:Veep Takes on Politics and Family

The following contains spoilers for season three of Veep. Hyperlinked material may contain objectionable language. While I sincerely meant my reflections last week on how Netflix’s House of Cards has... Read more

By September 8, 2014

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Service with Rakes and Gumballs

On Saturday morning, about 800 freshmen and transfer students gathered in Red Square to participate in service projects in Ward 7. My group of fifty-three traveled by bus across the... Read more

By September 5, 2014

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Indelible: Permanence and Photography

We use photography to make a moment concrete, perfectly capture a scene, or preserve the fleeting burnt oranges and deep royal purples of a setting sunset. We are on the... Read more

By September 5, 2014

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Critical Voices: Maroon 5, V

Most every person walking around this campus has at least heard of the band Maroon 5, but only avid fans know that this wildly successful pop band actually found its... Read more

By September 4, 2014

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A Case for the Classics:Seven Samurai

A small village, barely surviving on its meager rice and barley fields, is beset by bandits. Given a promise of another raid after the harvest season, the villagers desperately plan... Read more

By September 3, 2014

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Critical Voices: In the Valley Below, The Belt

It is finally here. After over a year since the release of their debut single “Peaches,” duo band In the Valley Below has released their first official LP titled, The... Read more

By September 3, 2014

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A House of Cards : DC and the Media

Note: This article contains spoliers from the second season of House of Cards.  William Shakespeare’s Richard III has sat on my bookshelf gathering dust all summer. In the spirit of those... Read more

By September 2, 2014

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The Cinematic Gems of the Summer

It’s difficult to describe this year in terms of film, because for the most part, the first half ’s been relatively lackluster, with only a few “hits” worth mentioning, such... Read more

By September 2, 2014

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On the Record: Kick back with Peter Fanone!

  Peter Fanone (Col ‘17) is a double major in Theater and Government with a minor in Italian.  He’ll be performing at Kickback today. I sat down with Peter this... Read more

By September 1, 2014

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The Weekly List: Boyhood

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/weekly-list” ] Hey guys and welcome to my first attempt at the Weekly List! My inspiration for this week’s playlist comes from the film Boyhood and that introspective happy-sad... Read more

By September 1, 2014

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An Alexandrian Oasis

After an exhausting drive from Boston, Massachusetts to Georgetown and an afternoon of moving heavy boxes into my room, my mom and I felt ready for a relaxing evening. So,... Read more

By August 29, 2014

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The Death of Death Cab?

There’s something about Seattle, Washington and the surrounding area that breeds angsty musical prowress like nowhere else. The city has given birth to artists such as Nirvana, Modest Mouse, Eddie... Read more

By August 29, 2014

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To Imitate and Deviate

Beyonce is revered as an idol. But, when paired with Jay Z, she transforms into a goddess. Together, the Carters become a dynamic duo, selling out concerts and creating an... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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A Case for the Classics: The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon, made in 1941, is a classic movie which has been held by many to be one of the best films of all time. Based on the book... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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From the Rooftops of Catan

Welcome back to Halftime! We’ve got a lot of really fantastic articles, videos, and events planned for you in the coming semester! Speaking of events, come out to Hoya Court... Read more

By August 27, 2014

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Neon Trees: Burning Bright ’till the End

Like their name suggests, everything about a Neon Trees concert is dazzlingly bright. From lead singer Tyler Glenn’s glittery boots to Branden Campbell’s rhinestone studded bass guitar, there’s no shortage... Read more

By July 15, 2014

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Critical Voices: Kitten, "Kitten"

With a stage presence like Dave Gahan and a distinctly New Wave sound, Kitten frontwoman Chloe Chaidez is back with a vengeance. This week, after almost five years of teasing... Read more

By June 27, 2014

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Critical Voices: Lucy Hale, The Road Between

Lucy Hale takes a road straight through mediocre pop country on her debut LP, The Road Between. The singer turned actress turned…singer…spends the album trying to be herself but comes... Read more

By June 25, 2014