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Fireworks during Independence Day in downtown DC.

The Scene Goes Fourth: Independence Day weekend in D.C.

By Jane Morice , Tam Sackman and Anagha Srikanth · Thursday, July 3, 2014

A guide to the best events, concerts and more in the city for America’s 238th birthday.

Movie Review: "Tammy"

By Clarence Cabanero · Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon star in this comedy-drama about a woman who moves in with her grandmother.

The M&M Report: World Cup 2014 and “22 Jump Street”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman · Sunday, June 29, 2014

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the most popular sporting event in the world and one of the most popular movies of the year.

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Q&A: Djimon Hounsou, "How to Train Your Dragon 2"

By Emily Clapp | June 13

Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, “How To Train Your Dragon 2” is the middle installment in the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy.

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Q&A: Dean DeBlois, Director of "How to Train Your Dragon 2"

By Emily Packer | June 13

The writer and co-director of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” discusses some artistic decisions he made in the filmmaking process.

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Faction of Fools Theatre Company unveils comedic take on “Titus Andronicus”

By Emily Packer | June 8

Faction of Fools turns a Shakespeare classic into a horrifically hilarious good time.

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Movie Review: The Fault in Our Stars

By Tam Sackman | June 6

Die-hard fans will be pleasantly surprised at this literal adaptation of John Green’s teen novel.

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Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow

By Mary Wright | June 6

In the battle for superior humans vs. aliens films, director Doug Liman’s take succeeds in its mission.

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Movie Review: Words and Pictures

By Tam Sackman | June 6

Witty one-liners are not enough to make up for the lack of chemistry between Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche in Fred Schepisi’s “Words and Pictures.”

Sebastian Junger (Left) and Tim Heatherington (Right) at Outpost Restrepo.

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Q&A: Sebastian Junger, director of “Korengal”

By David Kahen-Kashi | June 2

Journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger has seen a few firefights in his time documenting the travails of soldiers located in and outpost in the Korengal Valley.

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Movie Review: A Million Ways to Die in the West

By Jane Morice | May 29

The new faux-Western film created and directed by Seth MacFarlane inundates viewers with “Family Guy”-like humor.

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The M&M Report: “Mad Men” and Pop Culture’s Role in the UCSB Shooting

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | May 29

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss “Mad Men” and Ann Hornaday’s piece about Hollywood’s role in violent culture on this week’s podcast.

DF-02072 - (from left): Sun Spot (Adan Canto), Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) and Colossus (Daniel Cudmore) prepare for an epic battle to save their kind.

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Movie Review: “X-Men: Days of Future Past”

By Mia Miller | May 23

Director Bryan Singer returns with the sixth installment of the X-Men trilogy.

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The M&M Report: “Million Dollar Arm”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | May 21

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss the new Jon Hamm baseball drama “Million Dollar Arm” on this week’s podcast.

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Movie Review: Watermark

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 19

“Watermark” is an ambitious documentary film with gorgeous photography, but lacks context.

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Movie Review: Godzilla

By Mary Wright | May 16

Newcomer Gareth Edwards’ spin on the classic monster movie dazzles visually but fails flat plot-wise.

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Q&A: Liza Johnson, Director of ‘Hateship Loveship’

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 13

The director of “Hateship Loveship” talks about the making of film, working with Kristen Wiig and female directors working in Hollywood.

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Q&A: Brian Regan, comedian

By Tam Sackman | April 25

The long-time comedian talks about David Letterman, “clean” comedy and the best joke he’s ever heard.

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The M&M Report: “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | April 20

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss “The Grand Budapest Hotel” with special guest Chloe Johnson.

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Movie Review: Oculus

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 16

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Is Mike Flanagan’s “Oculus” the fairest movie about a killer mirror of them all?

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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