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Lost: Jack, the best candidate?

McGregor, Polanski perfect every detail of 'Ghost Writer'

Far from his characters in “Moulin Rouge” or, more recently, “The Men Who Stare at Goats” Ewan McGregor plays a nameless spirit in Roman Polanski’s “The Ghost Rider.” The film won over Scene staff, but will critics and viewers see beyond Polanski’s controversial past and recognize his greatness?

Maira Kalman creates online world of blog books

OK. This is where I fess up my own vanity: I have a blog. I do write on it. Not daily, but often. Yes, you can search for it if you want to. The topics are sporadic — there is very little theme other than life itself. Welcome to the next new style of writing: the Artistic Blogger. The Artistic Blogger comments on life as it arrives. She has her own voice, and augments it with illustrations, links, music and photos. Maira Kalman is an Artistic Blogger.

AU’s Image Awareness Week redefines beauty

The January cover of Elle reads “21 Days to a Sexier Look, Sweeter Love Life, and Hot Bod.” The February cover of Marie Claire reads, “Winter Workout, Get a Gold Medal Bod.” The March cover of Cosmo reads “Curb Your Cravings without Feeding Your Face.”

John Mayer packs Verizon Center with heartbreak

It’s hard to tell who John Mayer really is or who he wants you to think he is. Everything seems layered, every response immediately analyzed for content and tone. To magazines, he’s a playboy; to the protestors, he’s a racist; to those who knew him a decade ago, he’s just some kid from Connecticut who plays the guitar. But whatever or whoever he is, thousands of fans love him and will continue to support him no matter what.

Baltimore art makes a cheap, quick escape from D.C.

As spring break rolls around and weekends slowly become sunnier and warmer, the inner explorer in us all slowly emerges from its winter hibernation, looking for new and exciting weekend options. Look no further than Baltimore.

Hanky code gives new meaning to old neckwear

You know that something has reached official hipster accessory status when queer electroclash crazy person/former elementary school teacher Peaches has a song about it. Such is the case with the bandana and her song “Hanky Code” about them. Taking no precautions against profanity or sexual explicitness (she wouldn’t be Peaches without it), she cautions hipsters against fashion statements they may not be aware of: “Better know your hanky code/Before you go and shoot your load/Excuse me what’s that hanging out of your pocket?/Do you actually know what that means?”

Lisa Kudrow produces NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?'

When asked to define yourself, how do you answer? Lisa Kudrow could list achievements in her roles as an actress or her behind the scenes work as a producer, but she is also a person with a deeply-rooted European family history. Most often, when asked to answer who we are, we look to our past.

Johnny Depp emphasizes talent with role choices

Johnny Depp is one of those actors that seems to always get it right. Whether he’s playing a boy with scissors for hands or a Keith Richards-inspired pirate, he’s found a place among other character actors where he’s neither under nor overrated. Twenty-six years and nearly 50 films later, Depp ...

Hayden leads in D.C. Henry V production

The Shakespeare Theatre Company is notorious for always putting a certain spin on classics. From driving a car on stage in the middle of “King Lear” to keeping it old school with an all-male cast in “Romeo and Juliet,” this incredible playhouse never fears straying too far from convention.

Journey to Haiti

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The Emilys live blog 'LOST'

Clueless in Chile

Former Disney star engaged, Betty White to potentially host SNL

Staff Editorial: Needless prioritizing

To even the number of students studying abroad between semesters, priority course registration will be offered to those who choose the fall. Unfortunately, this solution only causes more problems.