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

REEL DILEMNA | Scared of the Dark: The Value and Impact of AI in the Movie Industry

By Preston Shirazi, Guide Columnist April 17, 2024

Not long ago, the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes took Hollywood and television by storm, lasting roughly four and five months, respectively, and costing the industry nearly $5 billion due to delays and cancellations....

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On Your Radar: Something for Everyone

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor April 17, 2024

The Foreign Film Fanatic: Filmfest DC  Beginning April 18, Filmfest D.C. will grace theaters around the District with over 60 different international films spanning 36 countries. For the next 11 days,...

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A Timeless Album, Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Older’

By Tanvi Gorripati, Hoya Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Get ready to dive into a world of melancholic introspection with Lizzy McAlpine’s new album, “Older,” a captivating indie-folk musical journey.  Lizzy McAlpine released her third studio album,...

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‘La Chimera’: An Enchanting Folktale of Archaeology and Love

By Grace Ko, Hoya Staff Writer April 17, 2024

“La Chimera,” the latest film from Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, paints a gorgeous, quiet fantasy from its story of a young, wearied tomb robber. This movie relishes in the beauty of nature...

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Coffeehouses Have Drawn Nonconformists for Centuries. Can They Do the Same in DC?

By Emily Pitkin, Hoya Staff Writer April 17, 2024

In 2021, Washington, D.C., ranked among the most diverse regions in the entire country. A city known for its rich cultural and ethnic fabric, D.C. illustrates that diversity facilitates the exchange of...

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‘Monkey Man’ Puts a One of a Kind Spin on a Classic Story

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer April 15, 2024

A common theme of my reviews this semester has been my cynicism toward the current Hollywood machine and how it would rather burn legacy intellectual properties to the ground with endless sequels instead...

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Surrounded by Friends and Fans, Victoria Canal Gives a Heartfelt Performance at Songbyrd Music House

By Meghan Hall, Hoya Staff Writer April 11, 2024

During her first headline tour, Victoria Canal brought emotional depth, witty commentary and relatable energy to Songbyrd Music House on March 25. Both Canal and her opener, Lucy Clearwater, touched...

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On Your Radar: Sit Back and Relax

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor April 10, 2024

Pippin Follow the story of a young prince searching for his way in the world as performed by Georgetown’s own Nomadic Theatre. For the next two weeks, from April 11 to 14 and April 18 to 21, Pippin...

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The Big Three and the Rap Civil War: Is the Beef Really ‘Like That?’

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake are sometimes considered the three biggest rappers to come out of the 2010s. Lamar has created one of the most beloved discographies of all time, including what some consider...

THE SYMPHONY OF SOCIETY | A Deep Dive into the Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion Controversy

By Jin Xi Chen, Guide Columnist April 10, 2024

Everyone has followed some kind of celebrity drama in showbiz — artists in particular are always a standout case. In recent years, rap entertainers and pop singers alike have had their public feuds,...

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Chappell Roan Brings Sapphic Swooning, ’80s Energy With Her Newest Single ‘Good Luck, Babe!’

By Celeste Viana, Hoya Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Whenever someone says “I hate to say it, but I told you so,” you know they didn’t actually hate to say it. If anything, they relish it. Chappell Roan exemplifies this feeling in her latest single...

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Beyoncé’s Hoedown Showdown: How “ACT II: COWBOY CARTER” made Queen B the Belle of the Barnyard

By Almitra Guart, Hoya Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has been the rightful queen of pop culture since the 2009 Grammy for Song of the Year went to “Single Ladies.” However, in my heart, she’s given us the song of the year...

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