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"Rock of Ages" fails to rock
By Melissa Arias | June 21, 2012, 1:52 a.m. | In Movies »
With random outbursts of old rock songs and a disarray of unclear storylines, there is not a defined plot in "Rock of Ages," but the theme, however, of true love and immortalizing rock music is actually inspirational.
Mad for Madagascar
By Caroline Gabriel | June 9, 2012, 11:36 p.m. | In Movies »
For those who only saw the preview of "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" and thought it was just going to be another children's movie, think again. In reality, the previews did not do the movie justice as the film's many humorous moments are surprisingly quite the opposite of the typical juvenile comedy.
Drake builds the drama
By Jacob Buchholz, Langston Taylor | May 28, 2012, 7:27 p.m. | In Music »
All Canadian actor-turned-rapper Aubrey Drake Graham had to do to put the animated crowd at Verizon Center into an absolute frenzy was utter three letters. After a minute-long, blue-lit, trancelike introduction, Drake casually walked to center stage, performed one song, then quieted his screaming fans and mentioned the three region-specific consonants that made the collective voice of the audience hoarse in a matter of seconds: "DMV."
Summer Concert Overview
By Richard Chen, Langston Taylor | May 23, 2012, 9:25 p.m. | In Music »
It may not be June yet, but with APs and prom over and seniors leaving this week, it's not too early to start thinking about summer. For those of you who plan on enjoying any live music during the sunniest season of the year, combing through the countless artists performing in the D.C. area can be daunting. Fortunately, your friendly neighborhood school newspaper has taken the time to sift through the masses and find a few local acts that we think Blazers will love. Enjoy!
Superheroes save civilization
By Mimi Verdonk | May 6, 2012, 9:31 p.m. | In Movies »
What do a green monster, a hammer-wielding Viking and an espionage-agent-like Scarlett Johannson have in common? Definitely not strange hair and accents. Somehow these three, as well as many other classic Marvel characters, come to life together in "The Avengers," a blockbuster superhero film reminiscent of the comics of yesteryear. Though the return of the Hulk or Captain America may lure an audience in with its action scenes, viewers will stay for the plot and humor as well.
No misery in "Les Mis"
By Allison Daitch | April 26, 2012, 11:26 a.m. | In Plays »
The Montgomery Blair Players brought the classic story of love, promises and revolution to life in the student-run production of "Les Misérables." This timeless Victor Hugo novel was transformed into an opera-esque musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, which the Blair Players made their own with stunning vocals, music and set design.
2Pac Back
By Eli Schwadron | April 19, 2012, 7:33 p.m. | In Entertainment »
On Sunday night, Tupac took the stage in hologram form to perform at California's Coachella Valley Music Festival. Whether this was a one-time event or a mere preview of what's to come, here are five musicians we'd want brought back to life for a final concert.
Peep art
By Sarah Harper | April 17, 2012, 9:39 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The annual Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest has announced this year's winners and posted a photo gallery web site, if you'd like to take a peep! Luckily, store aisles are still brimming with leftover boxes of marshmallow bunnies and chicks, and SCO has created a step-by-step guide to constructing a Peep diorama for those looking to gain a head start in the 2013 contest.
Bieber drops his voice, but not a hit
By Valerie Hu | April 9, 2012, 2:36 p.m. | In Music »
Now that his voice seems to have dropped a few octaves since "Baby," Bieber is making it clear that he is no longer a kid with his new single, "Boyfriend."
The wrath of the critic
By Richard Chen | April 2, 2012, 11:02 p.m. | In Movies »
With a $150 million budget that was not spent on a decent acting coach, a screen writer or even a fact checker, no one has learned a thing yet about Hollywood sequels. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Basil Iwanyk, "Wrath of the Titans" is a mediocre fantasy that tries to get away with most of the flaws in the last film and fails to come up with anything innovative.
AKB48 blows away D.C.
By Richard Chen | April 2, 2012, 10:35 p.m. | In Music »
Japan has gifted us once again, this time with the voices and talents of the international wonder-group AKB48.
The movie on fire
By Hannah Lynn | March 26, 2012, 7:25 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Hunger Games's" gripping action and solid acting help the movie live up to all the hype.
Amazing movies require inspiration
By Saaraa Farooq | March 22, 2012, 10:37 p.m. | In Books »
After tonight, the "Hunger Games" books may be left in the shadows, but they will not be alone.
21 Slump Street
By Mimi Verdonk | March 19, 2012, 10:53 p.m. | In Movies »
The struggle to be cool, prom asking anxiety and a couple of wild parties make "21 Jump Street" the same as any other teenage movie: overdone.
Getting ready for a little "situation"
By Stacy Mathew | March 8, 2012, 12:44 p.m. | In Television »
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is reality television's ultimate guilty pleasure. She's a guidette, everything she says is quotable and now she's… a soon-to-be mother?
Oscar Predictions 2012
By Claire Boston, Liv Jacobson | Feb. 23, 2012, 12:15 p.m. | In Movies »
Most of this year's Oscar nominated movies had very little commercial success, so there is not much drawing in the everyday movie-goer to this year's awards. But with Billy Crystal hosting, it is sure to be a good time.
An "elementary" character
By Sarah Harper | Feb. 22, 2012, 6:49 p.m. | In Entertainment »
In 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes to the public in "A Study in Scarlet." Now, 125 years and 60 novels later, the enigmatic detective in the deerstalker hat is as popular as ever. To celebrate the anniversary of Doyle's most cunning and celebrated creation, SCO reviews three welcome cinematic additions to the Holmesian canon.
The cost of another dimension
By Richard Chen | Feb. 16, 2012, 2:26 p.m. | In Movies »
Three-dimensional (3D) stereoscopy has a reputation for being a gimmicky piece of technology that is hastily used in movies to make more money. With the surge in old films being released in 3D, filmmakers are encouraging the industry to value profits over fan loyalty. The recent re-release of "Star Wars Episode I: Phantom Menace" epitomizes this trend.
The roar of the engines in Super Bowl 2012
By Richard Chen | Feb. 14, 2012, 1:22 p.m. | In Entertainment »
As exciting the Super Bowl was, the commercials that were broadcasted in between the game's heart-racing quarters were just as amazing. While products such as Doritos and Coca-Cola make an annual appearance during Super Bowl, this year many car manufacturers used a variety of exciting and innovative tactics to grab the audience's attention.
An unbroken "Vow"
By Brittany Cheng | Feb. 13, 2012, 11:14 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Vow" escapes the typical overly-predictable trap that most romances fall into and leaves viewers pleasantly surprised.
Retweet this article
By Stacy Mathew | Feb. 8, 2012, 12:02 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The SCO social networking experts have declared that Facebook is no longer the best way to follow your favorite celebs, now that Twitter has taken over. Therefore, we've compiled a list of celebs that need to be on your radar.
Game day grub
By Melissa Haniff | Feb. 3, 2012, 8:23 p.m. | In Food »
The biggest day of the year is finally upon us: Super Bowl Sunday. Here at SCO, we've compiled a list of recipes that are fast and easy to make so you can focus on all the gameday action.
"Man on a Ledge" will make you jump
By Janvi Raichura | Jan. 31, 2012, 5:22 p.m. | In Movies »
"Man on a Ledge" has a title that pretty much sums up the main theme of the movie.
Chill tunes for a chilly day
By Mimi Verdonk | Jan. 27, 2012, 3:33 p.m. | In Music »
With finals behind us and a new semester on the horizon, now seems like the perfect time to sit back, drink a cup of Earl Gray tea and crank up the best mid-winter jams.
Blue Ivy or Poison Ivy?
By Rachel Auerbach | Jan. 24, 2012, 7:27 p.m. | In Entertainment »
In the almost two weeks since Blue Ivy Carter's birth, SCO has put together a list of some of our favorite and most bizarre baby names.
We found 1404 results.