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Movie Review: Stranger by the Lake

By David Kahen-Kashi · Friday, March 7, 2014

Alain Guiraudie’s “Stranger by the Lake” is a cool, moody erothic thriller about two men’s supposed infatuation with each other.

SUB, WVAU brings Chance the Rapper to AU

By Kara Avanceña · Thursday, March 6, 2014

Chance the Rapper headlines SUB’s first show of spring semester.

Who is Dayani Cristal?

By Zach Ewell · Thursday, March 6, 2014

AU’s chapter of React to Film screens documentary about illegal immigration.

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University College students design, screen film series

By Tam Sackman | March 6

Students in the Critical Approach to the Cinema University College program screen a “Murder Food Comedy” every Friday in the Mudbox.

Global action star LIAM NEESON stars in “Non-Stop”, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.

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Movie Review: Non-Stop

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 3

Jaume Collet-Serra’s “Non-Stop” gets lost at baggage claim and manages to find its footing once the film takes flight.

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The Scene's snow day movie guide

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 3

With the fourth snow day of the semester, the Scene has compiled a list of free movies to watch during your day off.

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The M&M Report: Instant reaction to the Oscars

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | March 3

Hosts Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell recap the Oscars just minutes after the telecast ended.

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The M&M Report predicts the Oscars

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | March 2

Podcast hosts Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell offer their predictions and hopes for this year’s major Oscar categories.

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Movie Review: Visitors

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 2

Godfrey Reggio’s “Visitors” turns the film viewing experience on its head with a strange and confounding piece of work.

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Movie Review: Son of God

By David Kahen-Kashi | February 28

History Channel’s “The Bible” gets a cinematic update in “Son of God” about Jesus and the crucifixion.

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Take 5: Rest in peace to a comedy legend, welcome back to TV’s best

By Mark Lieberman | February 28

Harold Ramis, the Oscars and Lorne Michaels are among the biggest players in this week’s biggest pop-culture developments.

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The Scene Weekender: The quest for rock n’ roll

By David Kahen-Kashi and Alejandro Alvarez | February 28

The Scene Weekender is back for a comprehensive guide to this weekend’s best stops and events.

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Q&A: Chris Pavone, author of ‘The Accident’

By David Kahen-Kashi | February 28

Chris Pavone, author of the international bestselling novel “The Expats” speaks to The eagle about his new novel “The Accident.”

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On the Road: Katzen Museum curator brings art and culture back to DC

By Anagha Srikanth | February 24

AU head museum curator Jack Rasmussen talks about his inspirations and travels to bring art back to D.C.

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The M&M Report: ‘House of Cards’ and Jimmy Fallon

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | February 23

Hosts Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell talk about “House of Cards” with special guest Leah Doolittle, along with a quick discussion about Jimmy Fallon.

Students mill about the Kogod courtyard chatting and eating food.

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Founders’ Day Ball impresses, but music out-of-touch

By Kara Avanceña | February 23

A spectacular venue with great food and service can’t save Founder’s Day Ball from from out-of-touch music.

David Finley, Director of the National Gallery of Art, 1938-1956, in his office at the Gallery.

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Monumental story of the Monuments Men in film and exhibit

By Kara Avanceña | February 21

The story of 345 civilians going into Nazi Germany to retrieve cultural artifacts comes to life at the National Gallery of Art and in a film directed by George Clooney.

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World class conductor tunes up for AU orchestra concert

By Trent Burns | February 21

Department of Performing Arts Assistant Professor Yaniv Dinur will conduct the AU Symphony Orchestra in selections from Rautavaara, Handel and Beethoven.

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Take 5: Pharrell takes over the world, Fantastic Four to save it

By Mark Lieberman | February 21

Bob Costas takes leave from the Olympics, Twitter theorizes about the next season of “True Detective” and more.

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Movie Review: 3 Days To Kill

By David Kahen-Kashi | February 21

Kevin Costner punches bad guys, saves Europe and makes it home in time for dinner in “3 Days to Kill.”

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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