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Album Review: ‘House of Lies Soundtrack’

By Emily Troisi March 7, 2014

3/5 stars Although the Showtime comedy-drama series “House of Lies” may not have a musical repertoire as noteworthy and moving as shows like “The OC,” “Friday Night Lights” or “Gossip...

Album Review: ‘Oh, What a Life’

By Connor Valaik March 7, 2014

American Authors burst onto the scene with their infectiously upbeat and happy song, “Best Day of My Life.” “Oh What a Life”is their full-length follow-up. It’s not a bad album. It’s full of...

Album Review: ‘Louder’

By Emma Gross March 7, 2014

2.5/5 stars Between Broadway, “Glee” and now her breakout pop album, “Louder,” Lea Michele is generating a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry. “Louder” is a nice change of pace...

Movie Review: ‘The Bag Man’

By Flor Lee March 7, 2014

2/5 stars Did curiosity really kill the cat? This is the central question that guides the premise of the noir film “The Bag Man,” written and directed by David Grovic. "The Bag Man" is inspired...

American Art Uncovered

By Nicole Jarvis February 28, 2014

It may be surprising to many a patriotic Hoya that, in the field of art history, the United States has traditionally lagged behind. It wasn’t until the 20th century — after WWI wiped out the major...

Rock Duo Takes Act Coast to Coast

By Bisi Orisamolu February 28, 2014

Based out of Seattle, blues rock group My Goodness has recently embarked on its first national tour. However, the group is not entirely new to the stage: My Goodness first took the stage three years...

Album Review: ‘Helios’

By Hannah Kaufman February 28, 2014

3/5 stars With the release of its album “Scars and Stories” in 2012, The Fray seemed bent on sticking with its well-known musical style. Mixing the soft tones of piano with mellow rock, the...

Intoxicating Scorsese Film Idolizes Greed

By Alex Horton December 26, 2013

3.5/5 stars The obnoxious and vulgar stock traders at the notorious Stratton Oakmont firm only quiet down to hear founder Jordan Belfort speak. The high-pressure traders are worthless without telephones,...

A Technological Love Affair, ‘Her’ Is Alarmingly Realistic

By Joseph Kuperschmidt December 25, 2013

5/5 stars At this very moment, Siri waits to be utilized by millions of iPhone users across the world. But Siri will stay waiting, as people play Candy Crush or choose Google to find the closest...

Showy Crime Comedy Pays Homage to the ’70s

By Sami Rahman December 24, 2013

5/5 stars David O. Russell’s American Hustle is an authentic and enthralling crime comedy-drama that explores the corruption, deception, lust and power that pervaded the 1970s and one of the most...

A Cappella Album Channels the Holiday Spirit

By Jess Kelham-Hohler December 21, 2013

4.5/5 stars With winter break finally upon us, what better way to celebrate the end of finals than with some holiday tracks from your favorite Georgetown vocalists? Throwing themselves into the merry...

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Film Portrays the Endless Odyssey of a Man Adrift

By Alex Horton December 19, 2013

5/5 stars The only living creature in Manhattan not furious at Llewyn Davis is a cat. He has certainly exhausted the humans in his life. Llewyn heckles fellow musicians, repays hospitality with...

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