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Reviews and think pieces on music, movies, art, and theater.



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Breathtaking in its brutality, Civil War shocks the American conscience

A visual and sonic marvel, Civil War forces American audiences to grapple with the horror of modern warfare brought to U.S. shores.

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Perfect Days (2024) muses on how to live

Even when reflecting on suffering, Perfect Days urges us that the sadness will pass and perfect days will come again soon.

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Each week, a moment of calm and connection in figure drawing sessions 

The goal of these sessions is not to master the art form; it’s to learn.

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Diamanté is an ever-changing mosaic of collective and diverse joy

Diamanté isn’t just any artistic community—it’s a unique and valuable incubator on Georgetown’s campus for creatives of color. 

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GREEN’s Trashion Show brings a new perspective to the fashion rage on campus

Would you dumpster dive for $200? That’s the cash prize up for grabs at Georgetown’s first Trashion Show, premiering on April 21 at 6 p.m.

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To promote an ordinary life, Pippin promises an extraordinary show

On a campus where ambitious students obsess over finding the highest-paying job, Pippin encourages an alternative: a life that focuses on the little things.

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Justin Timberlake’s album, Everything I Thought It Was, is nothing I thought it would be

If you go into this album expecting the same vibe as Timberlake's old music, you will be confused at best and disappointed at worst.

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Hurricane Diane is a whirlwind of bacchanalia and eco-commentary

To label Hurricane Diane “complex” would be a cataclysmic understatement. 

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Hear Georgetown a cappella in full bloom during annual Spring Sing showcase

On April 13, Georgetown’s six a cappella groups will come together for their final performance of the year, Spring Sing

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ABISSA 2024 brings the radiance of African art to Georgetown

Hosted by the African Society of Georgetown (ASG), ABISSA is the university’s premier African cultural showcase.

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Mx. Georgetown: Meet the contestants of Georgetown’s first-ever student drag competition

Six drag queens and kings will compete for the inaugural Mx. Georgetown crown in the ICC Auditorium on April 12 at 8 p.m.

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Bob Marley: One Love lacks the legend’s heart

While One Love excels in terms of casting, the larger plot faults make it a mediocre viewing experience at its absolute best.

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The artistic side of Georgetown’s Asian American community flourishes with Autumn Leaves

It is 9 p.m. on a Wednesday in the middle of March and creative director Lucy Zhang (COL ’26) is untangling the significance of a project that demanded much of... Read more

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Washington Magic brings old-school magic to life with humorous charm

A respite from the predictability of everyday life, Washington Magic reminds us to infuse the mundane with a sprinkle of magic.

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The Army, The Navy Are Not Your Average Singer-Songwriter Duo

Amidst the crowded corner of the singer-songwriter music scene, budding duo The Army, The Navy hold their own with their debut album, Fruit for Flies.

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D.C.’s first all-vegan Cajun joint opens on the National Mall

The city does not boast many vegan-Cajun restaurants, making 73 Farm a novelty for some, and a source of nostalgia for others.

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Ricky Montgomery cements his permanent home in the music industry with The Rick Tour: Another Rick in the Wall

Whenever Montgomery performs, he makes his listeners feel right at home, building a safe haven up brick by brick—or rather, Rick by Rick. 

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Signature Theatre’s Penelope is a poignant examination of unraveling

Penelope is a musical reimagining of mythical proportions.

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Your Utopia deftly interrogates what it means to be human

Chung creates methodical, setting-driven, surreal slices of life that force the reader to reconsider the world they’re living in.

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A Visually Stunning Epic, Dune: Part Two is a Testament to the Power of Cinema

Denis Villenueve’s direction unflinchingly embraces the film’s subtlety and tenderness as much as the major action sequences.