The Scene

Movie Review: The Avengers

Grade: B+
Hoai-Tran Bui
May 4, 2012

Excellent cast keeps this superhero movie from drowning in Michael Bay sci-fi and special effects.

D.C. Chillin’: (Free) D.C. Summer Fun

Chelsea Clays
May 1, 2012

A guide for fabulously free things to do in D.C. after punching your card at your summer internship.

The Styleliner fashion truck to bring chic finds to D.C. this summer

Jessica Liu
May 1, 2012

Globe-trotting clothing-store-on-wheels to bring exotic, undiscovered designer clothing to DC.

Audiophile Best of 2012 (so far)

May 1, 2012

The DJs over at WVAU share their favorite albums of 2012 so far.

Discover some great, parent-friendly ways to spend a day in the District

May 1, 2012

The Scene wants to take the distress out of planning with a parent-proof list of activities sure to entertain, morning, noon and night.

Movie Review: The Raven

Grade: C
David Kahen-kashi
May 1, 2012

This take on the life of macabre poet Edgar Allen Poe will make you want to cover your eyes, but not in fear.

SOC student creates movie about AU’s LGBT community

Linda Nyakundi
May 1, 2012

“Out—A Narrative” by sophomore Chris Jasinski profiles the coming out stories of various members of the AU community.

Movie Review: The Five-Year Engagement

Grade: B+
Jane Morice
May 1, 2012

Fun, relatable scenarios make this five year engagement go by in a flash.

SOC students compete for film, media awards for AU Visions

David Kahen-kashi
May 1, 2012

Annual SOC-sponsored film, screenwriting, and new media competition to be held on May 4.

Your guide to summer movie-going

Hoai-Tran Bui
May 1, 2012

Check out some of the summer’s most anticipated films, from action blockbusters to indie romances.

From ‘Mad Men’ to ‘Game of Thrones,’ spend your summer catching up on popular TV shows online

Hoai-Tran Bui
May 1, 2012

For the sun-hating couch potato and times when you want to take a break from yet another pool party, The Scene has compiled a list of TV series to catch up on (and where to watch them legally) over the long summer months.

Matisyahu brings new beats, new look to the Tavern

Rachel Karas
April 30, 2012

Jewish reggae/ska superstar Matisyahu performed his newest material and his classic hits to over 550 students in the Tavern on April 28.

AU Players raise the bar for ‘underaged’ comedy

April 25, 2012

Student-written sketch comedy show about going out under 21 offers hilarious take on the plight of the underaged.

Adapted play at Keegan Theatre shows ‘working’ class of American history

Linda Nyakundi
April 24, 2012

A series of vignettes celebrate American blue-collar life.

 

AU in Motion does not fold ‘under pressure’ for spring dance showcase

Clarence Cabanero
April 24, 2012

AU in Motion put on a stunning, glowing, spinning, twirling, tapping show at the University Club over the weekend.