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Q&A: Jeremy Renner and director Michael Cuesta, "Kill the Messenger"

By Tam Sackman · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014

The two-time Oscar-nominated actor and his acclaimed director sit down with The Eagle to discuss their new political drama.

Review: Found Footage Festival turns weird videos into laughs

By Devin Gannon · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014

The VHS-inspired comedy show brought “weird” to Arlington.

DF-05860_R -- As her marriage flounders, Amy (Rosamund Pike) expresses her thoughts in a diary.

The M&M Report: “Gone Girl”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss director David Fincher and screenwriter Gillian Flynn’s buzzworthy new movie.

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“Driving Miss Daisy” charms at Ford’s Theatre

By Miranda Clark | October 3

The stage adaptation of the film classic shines with a three-person cast.

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Movie Review: "Gone Girl"

By Leo Versel | October 3

David Fincher’s latest film brings Gillian Flynn’s novel to dark, dazzling life.

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Preview: Rude Mechanicals commit "Seven Deadly Sins" for fall variety show

By Luke Hoheisel | October 2

AU’s theatre troupe presents its annual variety show this weekend in the SIS Founders Room.

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Q&A: Nick Prueher, Curator of Found Footage Festival

By Devin Gannon | October 2

Prueher is one half of the comedy duo that curates the videos for the annual festival.

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Preview: Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival boasts top talent

By Leo Versel | October 1

The third edition of the Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival will be serving up laughs from Oct. 1-5.

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The M&M Report: “Madam Secretary,” “The Skeleton Twins” and more

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | September 29

Plus: a review of ABC’s new comedy “Black-ish” and Mark offers words of frustration about the “True Detective” casting announcements.

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Movie Review: “Two Night Stand”

By Ean Marshall | September 28

Max Nichols’ “Two Night Stand” asks the right questions but doesn’t necessarily answer them.

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The M&M Report: “The Mysteries of Laura” and pop culture confessions

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | September 21

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell review NBC’s new cop/family show, preview the return of their favorite network shows and confess popular movies they haven’t seen yet.

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Movie Review: "A Walk Among the Tombstones"

By Ean Marshall | September 20

“A Walk Among The Tombstones,” written and directed by Scott Frank (“Lookout”), deviates from the recent Liam Neeson trend.

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Movie Review: "The Maze Runner"

By Luke Hoheisel | September 19

The next addition to the young adult thriller genre is just good enough.

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SOC professor sheds light on military with new film "Fort Bliss"

By Tam Sackman | September 16

Professor Claudia Myers has gained international attention for her film “Fort Bliss,” starring Michelle Monaghan.

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The M&M Report: "Saturday Night Live" and fall sitcoms

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | September 14

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the latest personnel changes on “Saturday Night Live” and review ABC’s “Selfie” and NBC’s “A to Z.”

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“A Report to an Academy” generates laughs at the Czech Embassy

By Emily Clapp | September 12

The modern adaptation of Kafka incorporates audience interaction.

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“Dirty Dancing” underwhelms at the National Theater

By Emily Woo | September 9

The classic film doesn’t quite adapt seamlessly to the stage.

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The M&M Report: Summer movie wrap-up and fall TV preview

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | September 6

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell pick their favorite summer 2014 movie experiences and review two new Amazon pilots.

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Recent SOC grad gets cheeky with his song “Kerwin Money”

By Lindsay Sandoval | September 6

Rafael Smith graduated from SOC in 2014. Now he’s poking fun at his alma mater with his new tune.

Scarlett (PERDITA WEEKS) and George (BEN FELDMAN) traverse miles of twisting catacombs beneath the streets of Paris in "As Above/So Below". A journey into madness and terror, "As Above/So Below" reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all.

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Movie Review: "As Above, So Below"

By Emily Woo | September 4

The indie horror flick adds nothing new to the found footage genre except a change in location.

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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