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Truth in docs lasts no ‘Moore’

Contemporary documentary and fiction film are becoming increasingly intertwined, and I blame Michael Moore. Although Moore is frequently cited for violating the integrity of the documentary medium, he’s perhaps the most important — but by no means best ­­— documentary filmmaker of our time.

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Dalai Lama speaks about suffering, religious tolerance at AU event

His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke to a crowd in Bender Arena Saturday and said human suffering and troubles are the result of human ignorance.

Slideshow for October 10, 2009

Comedian ‘weaves’ tale about hair

The idea of examining the sociological and financial aspect of the African-American hair culture was something that Chris Rock always wanted to do. It was not until his 8-year-old daughter Lola inquired why she did not have “good hair” that he was motivated to finally start the project. In an interview with The Eagle, Rock and fellow actor Nia Long discussed the motivation, struggles and triumphs that behind the making of “Good Hair.”

Award-winning ‘Jersey Boys’ proves more than typical tribute musical

The buzz around the show “Jersey Boys” has been significant ever since it won the Tony Award for Best New Musical in 2006. The show’s cross-country tour is currently playing at the National Theatre in D.C., and after seeing the show, you’ll certainly walk away thinking, “Oh, what a night!”

Coen brothers embark on ‘serious’ search for God in black comedy

The Coen brothers have a knack for creating films that dance a fine line between misery and hilarity. “A Serious Man” has the best of both qualities. Their newest film is perhaps one of their finest — a black comedy in its entirety that is also somewhat autobiographical.

‘Taste’ brags local flavors

Upon entering the Triangle, a myriad of delectable aromas wafted toward the visitors. Every conceivable variety of delicious food was well represented within a few square blocks. Music also played a part in the festival, as there was a live band for every block.

Hipsters sweat for Matt and Kim at Tav

When leaving the Matt and Kim show sweaty and bruised — and probably missing some personal belongings — the casualties of the night didn’t really matter. It was a crazy set, filled with screaming, singing and love. If you weren’t there, you should have been.

Humor abounds at Birchmere

During her show last Saturday, comedian Paula Poundstone chatted with a man who apparently worked for the Department of Health and had his own bar of soap with him. That bit soon somehow escalated into Poundstone ranting about llamas and how you can’t just buy one anymore.

Radio-to-stage switch changes album meaning

If you were in California right now, you could drive over to Berkeley tonight and watch a staged version of Green Day’s cash cow, Grammy-winning album “American Idiot.” Say what?

Keep health costs low, know plan beforehand

Our country is caught in quite the health care crisis. In 2007, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimated that 27 percent of Americans under the age of 65 are uninsured — a total of nearly 54 million people. They estimate the number has gone up since then, following the rise of the unemployment rate.

No two years the same in NFL

Barring injury, you can always count on Tom Brady or Peyton Manning to be at the top of the passing statistics, but the same cannot be said for NFL as a whole, as almost no team is the same every year.

Senegalese singer N’dour inspires ‘Love’

In 2004, African singer Youssou N’dour released “Egypt,” an album shunned by N’dour’s native country of Senegal. Countless disk jockeys and radio stations banned the record, and stores in the country returned copies of the cassettes, refusing to sell them.

USA hoops visits AU

Bender Arena was the location of the fifth day of training camp for the USA Basketball Women’s National Team’s Fall Showcase this past Sunday.

Caps take target practice in first 3 games

After three games this season we know one thing for sure, the Washington Capitals can certainly score goals.