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Vanity Fair Adaptation Stays True to Heart of Play

‘Vanity Fair’ Adaptation Stays True to Heart of Play

By Anastasia Armendariz March 28, 2019

“I never blush,” declares the smirking Becky Sharp, the principal character of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “Vanity Fair.” Between scholarship, film and even a 2018 Amazon Studios miniseries,...

KATHRYN BAKER FOR THE HOYA

At The Anthem, Miguel Transcends Concert Conventions

By Kathryn Baker September 7, 2018

It is rare for a musician to tour for the sole purpose of self-expression, without the strings of album promotion, merchandising or publicity; then again, California-based blues-funk-rock singer Miguel...

Meditation Fosters Peace and Reflection on Campus

By Alexandra Brunjes April 20, 2018

The room is small, bright and quiet, with a small table at the center surrounded by floor cushions and chairs. A meditation leader begins to recite the words of John Main, a British Benedictine monk...

Movie Review: Aardvark

Movie Review: ‘Aardvark’

By Paulina Enck April 19, 2018

★☆☆☆☆ “Aardvark,” writer and director Brian Shoaf’s new film, is incredibly difficult to endure and provides little entertainment or emotional power across its 84-minute run time. The...

HIGHWAY MAN FILMS

Movie Review: ‘The Rider’

By Charlotte Lindsay April 19, 2018

★★★★☆ The opening scene of “The Rider” sets the tone for the entire movie: Viewers see horse trainer and rodeo star Brady Blackburn’s stapled skull under harsh lighting, matching...

KATHRYN BAKER FOR THE HOYA

Concert Review: P!nk at Capital One Arena

By Kathryn Baker April 18, 2018

Pop-rock maven P!nk took her talents to new heights at Capital One Arena on April 16 by combining her unbeatable vocal range with artistic aerial performances for the Washington, D.C. show of her “Beautiful...

NEW LINE CINEMA

Movie Review: ‘Rampage’

By Gabrielle Irwin April 18, 2018

★★★★☆ “Rampage,” director Brad Peyton’s latest film, enticingly combines a far-fetched plot with compelling animations and on-screen chemistry for an experience that is equally humorous...

AMERICAN IMPERIAL PICTURES

Movie Review: ‘Isle of Dogs’

By Megan Shapiro April 18, 2018

★★★★★ “Isle of Dogs,” Wes Anderson’s ninth feature film and second movie using stop-motion animation, is just as charming and visually stunning as the rest of his critically acclaimed...

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Fortune Favor the Bold?

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Fortune Favor the Bold?

By Vera Mastrorilli April 16, 2018

This time of year, many of us are trying to craft the perfect application in hopes of landing a coveted internship or job for the summer. But how do you make your submission stand out?  A cover letter...

COURTESY KATE CLARK (COL 21)

Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes at Mask and Bauble’s ‘Footloose’

By Meghan DeCourcey April 13, 2018

The Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society’s performance of “Footloose”encourages its audience members to kick off their Sunday shoes and enjoy the music. Tasked with reimagining the upbeat 1980s...

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Potted Potter’ Only Shines When Unscripted

By Ethan Knecht April 11, 2018

Watching “Potted Potter” at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall is a bit like opening the yard-long scroll that serves as the show’s program: ridiculous, excessive and tangentially...

ANNIE GOTT FOR THE HOYA

Concert Review: Lorde at The Anthem

By Annie Gott April 11, 2018

Despite surging in popularity since 2014, Lorde graced an intimate venue, The Anthem, for her return to Washington, D.C., on Sunday, April 8, creating an environment that blended familiarity and grandeur. The...

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