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‘When Evil Lurks’ Delivers on Scares, But Not on Story

‘When Evil Lurks’ Delivers on Scares, But Not on Story

By Celeste Viana October 11, 2023

The hottest new demonic possession movie of the season has just been released. And it was not “The Exorcist: Believer.”  “When Evil Lurks,” an Argentinian horror film directed...

‘The Nun II’: A Slow Build Up to a Hasty End

‘The Nun II’: A Slow Build Up to a Hasty End

By Almitra Guart October 11, 2023

“The Nun II,” a sequel to the 2018 film “The Nun,” is a creative continuation of the possessions, exorcisms and demonic action that characterize “The Conjuring” universe, but don’t...

‘It Lives Inside’ Spooks with Subpar Portrayal of the South Asian Experience

‘It Lives Inside’ Spooks with Subpar Portrayal of the South Asian Experience

By Mahika Sharma October 11, 2023

As a second-generation Indian American woman starved for representation in Western media, I jump at any opportunity to watch South Asian stories unfold on the big screen. Thus, I was...

Debating the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time: ‘The Thing’ vs. ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

Debating the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time: ‘The Thing’ vs. ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

By James Pocchia and William McCall October 11, 2023

Debating the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time: ‘The Thing’ vs. ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ This Halloween season, William McCall and James Pocchia, the Senior Guide Editors, stepped up to the...

The National Museum of Asian Art is Sacrosanct, Striking

The National Museum of Asian Art is Sacrosanct, Striking

By Sela Emery October 5, 2023

★★★★☆ The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art turns the everyday into exhibitions that dazzle in its 2023 selection of curated masterworks. Objects from bowls to Buddhas line the...

All Things Go Expands, Faces Growing Pains

All Things Go Expands, Faces Growing Pains

By Clayton Kincade October 5, 2023

★★★☆☆ Lana Del Rey, boygenius, Maggie Rogers, MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethel Cain. The names speak for themselves — if only you could avoid the packed crowds, inadequate facilities,...

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’: A Hot Mess (Emphasis on the Hot)

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’: A Hot Mess (Emphasis on the Hot)

By Saeed Samra October 5, 2023

★★★☆☆ Overwhelmed by the incessant chatter regarding Matthew López’s newest Amazon Prime TV addition, I quickly tuned in for “Red, White & Royal Blue” (2023).  The film is...

A Promising New Road for Black Country

A Promising New Road for Black Country

By Oliver Ni October 4, 2023

★★★★★ After eons of motionless marination, the pensive, packed-tighter-than-sardines concertgoers finally received their blessing: a cartoonish projection of a rickety, haphazardly assembled...

WELLNESS PERSONALIS | How Long Your Workout Should Be

WELLNESS PERSONALIS | How Long Your Workout Should Be

By Sophia Williams October 4, 2023

Since my last column covered committing to a workout plan, I find it only fitting to now discuss the optimal length of a workout. After all, committing to a routine requires setting aside time amid the...

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | John Ford

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | John Ford

By Sophia Lu October 4, 2023

If you’re a fan of “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Goodfellas” or any film hailing from the western genre, you may owe your favorite movie to one of cinema’s original visionaries:...

Mr. Georgetown 2024 Stuns With Song, Dance and Mario Kart

Mr. Georgetown 2024 Stuns With Song, Dance and Mario Kart

By Jasmine Criqui and Clayton Kincade October 4, 2023

The boys are ready for you. Representatives from 15 student organizations took the stage at Gaston Hall on Sept. 29 to compete for the coveted title of Mr. Georgetown. The panel of judges crowned a...

The Unforgettable Experience of Cigarettes After Sex, Live in Queens

The Unforgettable Experience of Cigarettes After Sex, Live in Queens

By Saeed Samra September 27, 2023

★★★★☆ To quote the Cigarettes After Sex song “Heavenly,” “This is where I want to be / Where it’s so sweet and heavenly.” This was certainly true during the dream pop band’s recent...

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