Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Search for Spiritual Vibes Hampers M.I.A.

By Rachel Habib November 8, 2013

By Rachel Habib Special to The Hoya Published: Friday, November 8, 2013 Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013 00:11 M.I.A.’s Matangi is an album four years in the making. With a release delayed...

Clarkson Originals Get Festive

By Breanna Moret November 8, 2013

By Breana Moret Hoya Staff Writer Published: Friday, November 8, 2013 Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013 00:11 4/5 stars Like the decorations that appear earlier and earlier every year in stores,...

Redrawing Ideas of Pop Art

By Ashley Miller November 8, 2013

By Ashley Miller Hoya Staff Writer Published: Friday, November 8, 2013 Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013 01:11 From now until Dec. 8 the Spagnuolo Gallery, nestled within the Walsh Memorial...

Film Captures the Energy and Emotion of the Beat Generation

By Jess Kelham-Hohler November 3, 2013

5/5 stars Two desperate men arguing through prison bars. Kill Your Darlings imprinted in bold white letters over the characters. When the film opens, immediately you know you’re in for a tense...

Time Travel Adds Magic to the Rom-Com Formula

By Sami Rahman November 3, 2013

4.5/5 stars Who doesn’t like to indulge in the occasional British rom-com, boy-meets-girl, time travel movie every now or then? In his newest film About Time, romantic-comedy warhorse Richard...

Punk Rock Band Brings Hardcore Sounds to the Black Cat

By Abby Reutzel October 29, 2013

With three openers, all of whom could be considered more hardcore than Senses Fail, the musical veterans took to the stage at around 11 on Friday night to a crowd already pumped for their appearance....

of Montreal Rocks Out Through Sight and Sound

By Abby Reutzel October 29, 2013

If there’s one thing Kevin Barnes and his band, of Montreal, have been known for throughout the course of their career, it’s the amount of effort they put into their live performances. Their second...

Rock EP Lacks Substance

By Joseph Kuperschmidt October 25, 2013

2 1/2 stars On their EP Fade Away, Best Coast, a rock duo based in Los Angeles, attempts to capture the mood of California but fails to bring the energy of the Sunshine State to their music. Even...

Not Keeping Up With the Good Old Days

By Charlotte Glasser October 23, 2013

2/5 stars Fall Out Boy’s newest album, PAX AM Days, came as a bit of a shock to the music world. When a band puts out a greatest hits album in 2009, it is not expected that it produce another...

No Roar of Praise for Generic Album

By Jess Kelham-Hohler October 23, 2013

When “Roar” exploded on to the singles charts in early September and easily outsold competitor Lady Gaga’s “Applause,” it felt like Katy Perry was reclaiming her title as queen of pop. Here...

Local Band Makes Their Way Back Home

By Abby Reutzel October 22, 2013

There’s nothing quite as great as coming home, and it was clear from the way The Dismemberment Plan, a band composed of D.C. natives, played at the 9:30 Club on Saturday October 19 that they felt the...

Crime Thriller Lacks Speed

By Jess Kelham-Hohler October 18, 2013

2.5/5 stars When you hear that there’s a new crime and action thriller with a gorgeous cast, you’re led to expect a pretty great film. Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck starring in a fast-paced...

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