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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Is The Quintessential Formulaic Biopic

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer February 28, 2024

As it turns out, it’s exceptionally easy to make a musical biopic. Step one: pick your favorite musical artist, preferably popular before 1990. Do you have yours in mind? Good! Step two: read a Wikipedia...

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On Your Radar: Washington, D.C. Living

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor February 28, 2024

Government Hockey Games Spend your Saturday watching the FBI and Secret Service ditch their uniforms in favor of hockey pads. Tickets to the game at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. from 7...

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Georgetown’s Funniest Human: New Setting, Same Comedy

By Shelby Flynn, Hoya Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Taking the stage in Gaston Hall on Feb. 23 was the annual student comedy competition, Georgetown’s Funniest Human.  Run by the student club Georgetown Program Board, Funniest Human gives nine students...

THE SYMPHONY OF SOCIETY | Why AI Art Just Doesn’t Feel the Same

By Jin Xi Chen, Guide Columnist February 28, 2024

What happens to an artist when artificial intelligence (AI) overtakes their craft? Would those who built the very intricacies of modern and classical foundations from, say, the medieval and Renaissance...

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Hasan Minhaj Gets Out the Gloves in ‘Off With His Head’

By Saachi Baldwa, Special to The Hoya February 28, 2024

When viewers arrived at the entrance to The Anthem Feb. 16 and 17, Hasan Minhaj had their phones locked in bags. The audience sat abuzz with no option but to socialize before two South Asian openers,...

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‘My Neighbor Totoro’: An Ode to Childhood

By Iris Fan, Special to The Hoya February 21, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of Japanese animation with the iconic Totoro, a globally renowned symbol that has captured hearts and imaginations worldwide. “My Neighbor Totoro,” directed by...

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‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Is Nothing to Howl About

By Tanvi Gorripati, Hoya Staff Writer February 21, 2024

“Howl’s Moving Castle” is a stunning film with gorgeous animation and a recognizable, sweeping score. However, the film disappoints in its writing, despite creating lovable and multi-faceted...

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