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The M&M Report: Awards shows and “Red Band Society”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss the VMAs, Emmys and Fox’s new fall series set in a youth hospital.

Preview: AU's Fall 2014 performing arts season

By Tam Sackman · Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014

“Women on the Verge,” the Seven Deadly Sins and more will be onstage at AU this fall.

The M&M Report: “Breaking Bad,” reviewed

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the entire run of AMC’s landmark series.

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Back in the District: Seven days of fun

By Ana Srikanth | August 17

One more week without classes – what could be better? As tempting as it’ll be to stay in bed and watch Netflix all week, save that activity for when the weather gets colder.

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Movie Review: “The Expendables 3”

By Leo Versel | August 14

Antonio Banderas steals the show from the rest of the macho cast.

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Fall Movie Preview: Drama in space, comedy in Korea and more

By Tam Sackman | August 14

From indies to dramas to a comedy that has North Korea enraged, here are 10 movies worth a watch coming out this fall.

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The M&M Report: “Boyhood” and “Orange is the New Black”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | August 3

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss Richard Linklater’s 12-year cinematic experiment and Netflix’s prison series.

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Neon Trees end Pop Psychology Tour with a confetti-tinged bang

By Tam Sackman | August 2

The pop-rockers closed out the “Pop Psychology” tour at 9:30 club on July 13.

CHADWICK BOSEMAN as James Brown in ?Get on Up?. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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Movie Review: "Get On Up"

By Brianna Williams | August 1

Chadwick Boseman shines in the James Brown biopic.

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Movie Review: “Hercules”

By Mary Wright | July 27

Brett Ratner’s “Hercules” is a campy action movie that lacks mythology.

Writer/director Luc Besson directs SCARLETT JOHANSSON in ?Lucy?, an action-thriller that examines the possibility of what one human could truly do if she unlocked 100 percent of her brain capacity and accessed the furthest reaches of her mind.

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Movie Review: “Lucy”

By Mary Wright | July 25

Scarlett Johansson can’t make up for an underdeveloped plot in Luc Besson’s sci-fi thriller.

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Q&A: Michael Rossato-Bennett, Director of “Alive Inside”

By Emily Clapp | July 25

“Alive Inside,” directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett that follows the tale of patients with dementia in the American healthcare system and how they adjust to using musical therapy. The film features Dan Cohen, Louise Dueno and Norman Hardie as real-life subjects that are a part of the “Alive Inside” project.

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Movie Review: "A Most Wanted Man"

By Leo Versel | July 25

Director Anton Corbijn’s homage to the spy genre, “A Most Wanted Man,” features an excellent performance from Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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Q&A: Gabriel Iglesias, "The Fluffy Movie"

By Tam Sackman | July 23

The longtime Comedy Central frontman, better known as Fluffy, discusses having the big screen to himself in his new stand-up movie.

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Movie Review: “The Purge: Anarchy”

By Mary Wright | July 18

With literal class warfare on the streets of L.A., the sequel does everything the first movie promised.

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The M&M Report: Dissecting the 2014 Emmy nominations

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | July 16

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the TV Academy’s picks for the best television shows of the 2013-2014 season.

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"Detroit Blues" premieres at DC Black Theatre Festival

By Emily Packer | July 11

Playwright Patrice Cassedy’s racially fueled drama lacks production not passion.

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Movie Review: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

By Clarence Cabanero | July 11

The follow-up to 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” does not disappoint.

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Movie Review: "Life Itself"

By Mary Wright | July 5

“Hoops Dreams” director Steve James turns to biographical documentary in “Life Itself”, an ode to the late film critic Roger Ebert.

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Q&A: Steve James, Director of "Life Itself"

By Mary Wright | July 5

The director of Roger Ebert’s documentary discusses chronicling a man through life and death.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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