District of Cinema Episode 13: Besties Talk Biopics
In this episode, Tristan, Olivia and Spenser sit down to talk about their favorite and least favorite biopics. Get ready for a good old lesson on ethics and a few giggles.
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In this episode, Tristan, Olivia and Spenser sit down to talk about their favorite and least favorite biopics. Get ready for a good old lesson on ethics and a few giggles.
In this episode, Tristan, Olivia and Spenser jump into the realm of A24, and agree about the high-quality production and messaging behind their movies. The gang also explores what makes an American classic, the future of American indie filmmaking and Spenser also specifies that “Uncut Gems” is nothing like “The Godfather.” This is how we win.
After two long years of filling Zoom squares with choreography and videos with personality, the American University dance program returned to the Greenberg Theatre stage for their 2021 production of CHOREOLAB.
In this episode, Tristan, Olivia, and Spenser are joined by Food and Fitness editor Sara Winick and Sports staff reporter Liah Argiropoulos to talk about their favorite Pixar films. Brace yourself for a lot of bad character impressions and tangential conversations.
In this episode, Tristan, Olivia and Spenser discuss the value of the cinematic Blockbuster and the importance of visiting your local Dave & Busters. And don’t worry, Spenser finally got his shot at hosting.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated with information from a Nov. 19 email.
Ep. 9: The podcast gang is joined by The Eagle's investigative editor, Dan Papscun, to talk about "Dune (2021)," Villeneuve's other films and the realm of sci-fi cinema. They collectively question how to pronounce the word "oeuvre," and Olivia and Spenser work together to do a flawless Darth Vader impression.
Ep. 8: Tristan, Spenser, and Olivia dress up and get honest about their favorite Halloween movies. Tristan becomes enlightened about this truly American experience. And for this very spooky episode, they even filmed themselves!
Ep. 7: Silver Screen editor Tristan Au and Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover discuss the highs and lows of movie musicals. Spenser shows up woefully unprepared and, as expected, chaos ensues.
Ep. 6: Silver Screen editor Tristan Au, Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover, and Eagle contributor Siena Maxwell discuss the rationale and relevancy of Coen Brothers films. Due to the presence of an actual film connoisseur, they are forced to discuss real things such as auteur and cinematography.
Sammy Rae & The Friends, a Brooklyn-based band whose brilliance is profound to some and unknown to too many, were greeted on Friday by an intimate crowd at The Hamilton in D.C.
Silver Screen editor Tristan Au and Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover discuss all of the movies that make them cry. Tristan tears up, and there's a lot more singing this episode than is usually featured on the podcast. Stay tuned for Spenser's Celine Dion impression and Tristan pretending he's Ewan McGregor.
Ep. 4: Silver Screen editor Tristan Au and Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover discuss their favorite documentaries and documentary genres. They also bond over Guy Fieri and the dangers of spicy noodles.
Ep. 3: Silver Screen editor Tristan Au and Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover discuss speculations about the new Cinderella, as well as famed filmmaker Wes Anderson. They also challenge the integrity of Amazon films.
Silver Screen editor Tristan Au and Life staff members Olivia Kozlevcar and Spenser Hoover are joined by Life Managing Editor Isabella Goodman to discuss the new release Candyman, as well as their thoughts on the best and worst executions of CGI. Tristan apologizes in advance to those named Renesmee.
District of Cinema is The Eagle's podcast for the Silver Screen section where coverage on new releases, silliness and genuine commentary about film thrives.
In a digital era dominated by Instagram and Snapchat, taking pictures functions as a primary outlet of expression. But when it comes down to one single still shot, how do you capture the dynamic essence of a performing artist?
The Blackprint welcomed Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, the critically acclaimed actress that initially made her name in the FX show “POSE” and the 2019 Pasadena Playhouse production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” on Wednesday as part of its “Women of Color Trailblazers” series. The session, hosted by The Blackprint’s Multimedia Editor Festicia Bovell and Michelle Strange, the assistant director of educational and support programs for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, focused both on Rodriguez’s extensive performance career and work within activism.
With graduation speeding around the corner, you may be avidly waiting to take to the road. However, with travel still being limited due to coronavirus restrictions, it may be more difficult than usual to revel in that post-graduation escape. To provide you with some semblance of adventure, The Eagle has crafted a Spotify playlist full of music to inspire you to look towards the horizon. Here are some of the songs included in the playlist:
There is no question that D.C. is a gorgeous city. The multitude of historical locales around the District make for interesting travels and a myriad of ways to fill your free time. But when the bustle of the city becomes too overbearing, or perhaps because your favorite museums are closed due to the coronavirus, you may be looking to retreat to a more rural location. If that sounds like you, consider checking out these three great locations to go on a hike.