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Ice Cream Jubilee: A Not So Sweet Treat

By Leah Cohen, Hoya Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The decision of where to get ice cream in Georgetown is already a complicated one, with Thomas Sweet, Van Leeuwen, Häagen-Dazs and Pasha Castle already open within about half a mile of campus. But...

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‘Damsel’ Leaves Me Wondering What Could Have Been

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer March 20, 2024

I can’t remember the last time I was this frustrated watching a movie. At its core, “Damsel” has a good movie in it, and, given the opportunity, it shines. This film feels like it was trying...

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‘Arthur the King’ Proves Who the Real Movie Protagonist Is: The Dog

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Hoya Deputy Editor March 20, 2024

This article contains spoilers for “Arthur the King” (2024). “Arthur the King,” a recently released film adaptation of Swedish adventure racer Mikael Lindnord’s memoir, stuns audiences...

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Move Over ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Has Arrived

By Andre Albrecht, Hoya Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Forget Anakin Skywalker, the “Chosen One,” and meet Paul Atreides, the enigmatic “Kwisatz Haderach.” Directed by Denis Villeneuve, “Dune: Part Two” seamlessly continues the story of Paul...

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Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Fails to Capture the Magic of the Original

By Tanvi Gorripati, Hoya Staff Writer March 13, 2024

A cheap copy of Nickelodeon’s childhood classic, Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a tragedy. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved graphic novels and animated series portrays...

John Cena and Zac Efron Talk ‘Ricky Stanicky’

John Cena and Zac Efron Talk ‘Ricky Stanicky’

By Jasmine Criqui, Senior Guide Editor March 13, 2024

The R-rated comedy “Ricky Stanicky” hit streaming Mar. 7 on Prime Video. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the star-studded film is a bawdy delight with some surprisingly sincere moments, so long as you’re...

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Francis Ford Coppola

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist March 13, 2024

Whether it’s “Despicable Me,” “Star Wars” or “The Wolf of Wall Street,” many movies and TV shows have paid homage to “The Godfather” over the years. Helmed by Francis Ford Coppola, considered...

REEL DILEMMA | Oscars in Step With the Cinematic Monolith’s Decline

By Preston Shirazi, Guide Columnist March 13, 2024

The lackluster ratings for this year’s Academy Awards, despite having hugely popular Best Picture nominees like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” to support the viewership, underscore an unavoidable...

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On Your Radar: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor March 13, 2024

Ireland at The Wharf Explore live music, dancing and more this weekend at The Wharf, with featured performances by the 19th Street Band, Poehemia and the Boyle School of Irish Dance. The Wharf will...

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Kung Fu Panda 4 Is More Of The Same, Yet Surprisingly Good

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer March 13, 2024

When I walked into the theater to see this movie, I expected nothing more than a soulless cash grab from Hollywood, yet another attempt to milk one of their most beloved children's movie franchises...

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Oscars Favorites: The Hoya’s Top Picks for the 2024 Academy Awards

By Jasmine Criqui, Senior Guide Editor March 10, 2024

The Oscars aren’t the only highly prestigious and competitive film award given out today — with our columnists, writers and editors covering 2023’s best movies throughout the year, it’s time to...

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BMDT’s ‘Angels Sin Too’ Paints a Nuanced Portrait of Humanity Through Dance

By Jasmine Criqui, Senior Guide Editor February 28, 2024

Georgetown University’s Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT), an academic dance group, held its annual spring concert in the Davis Performing Arts Center’s Gonda Theatre on Feb. 23 and 24. The performance,...

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