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Same old musiq
By Betsir Zemen | April 24, 2007, midnight | In Music »
With his first album in over three years, Musiq Soulchild is back with Luvanmusiq. As if it would make him a better artist, Music made a few changes, like adding "soulchild" to his name and transferring from Def Jam Soul to Atlantic records, but no changes were grand enough to improve his music. His storytelling lyrics and laid-back beats in "Luvanmusiq" maintain the one-dimensional theme of love he is known for, but if that's up your alley, then please, read on.
A seasonal play
By Alexis Egan | April 24, 2007, midnight | In Plays »
The stage is dark, the tension in the audience high. A loud thwack echoes across the stage, the lights flashing on, revealing a prominent figure dressed in rich robes, smiling triumphantly. So goes Robert Bolt's classic tale of faith, God and honor, "A Man For All Seasons," recently performed at the Church Street Theater by The Keegan Theater production group.
Spring and summer concert preview
By Julia Mazerov | April 22, 2007, midnight | In Music »
Now that SAT, SAT II, ACT, and AP exam preparation is in full swing, you may need a night out on the town to recharge your batteries. Or, you may want to check out a concert in celebration of all your hard work after it's over. Either way, local concerts provide a great getaway in the last few months of spring and the entire summer.
Hell in a half-shell
By Laura Mirviss | April 22, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
Say you're a four-year-old boy and you love action figures, Power Rangers and spitting on grown-ups. Farting is funny, girls have cooties. For you, turtle power is pretty cool. For the rest of us, the turtle team should have extended their 14-year hiatus.
Disturbingly good "Disturbia"
By Gus Woods | April 20, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
Ever wonder what would have happened in "Rear Window" if Jimmy Stewart had been a rebellious 21st century adolescent with more hand-held gadgets than Steve Jobs? "Disturbia" seeks to answer that question, starring Shia LeBeouf ("Holes") as a teen whose assault on his Spanish teacher gets him under house arrest. Throw in a creepy neighbor, a vulnerable mother, a goofball friend and an attractive girl-next-door and this movie has all that is needed for a satisfying teen thriller.
What time is it? Game time!
By Alexis Egan | April 18, 2007, midnight | In Video Games »
For students without game consoles such as Playstation and Wii, the Internet is perfectly adapted for easy and quick gaming. But teens looking for a quick break often find themselves immersed in a world of bag games promoting boxy graphics and cheesy concepts. Fortunately, there are easier ways to find enjoyable games to play that are both easy to learn and fun to play.
"Disturbia" is barely disturbing
By Erica Turner | April 18, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
What would you do if you were stuck in your house for three months with no I-pod, X-Box or television? Spy on your neighbors, of course! Or at least that's what high school senior, Kale (Shia LaBeouf) does to pass the time after placed on court-ordered house arrest.
The Technological Triumvirate
By Simon Kanter | April 12, 2007, midnight | In Video Games »
Now that most of the hype surrounding the release of the three major next-generation video gaming consoles — the Microsoft Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) — has died down, we can take an objective look at which one has come out on top. Or can we?
Quick-and-easy kulfi
By Priyanka Gokhale | April 12, 2007, midnight | In Desserts »
In India and other parts of South Asia, "kulfi" is a dessert used to stave off the heat of summer. Children are often seen licking calorie-rich kulfi that has been molded into popsicles, but this dessert is often served as a finale at the end of a full-course meal. Cold and creamy, this dish is similar to ice cream but contains no air. Kulfi can come in many flavors, if the right fruit purees and spices are added, but the best kulfi is sweet, rich and plain.
"Shooter" is on the mark
By Nitin Sukumar | April 11, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
What does a super-skilled Marine do when he gets betrayed twice by the same people? He gets some bloody revenge, of course. His best option would be to watch "Shooter" and pull a Bob Lee Swagger.
"Blades" lands a triple lutz
By Madeline Raskulinecz | April 11, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
The release of "Blades of Glory" begs the question – how many times can Will Ferrell get away with playing the same character in increasingly ridiculous situations? The answer: At least once more.
A surefooted "Doe"
By Caitlin Schneiderhan | April 11, 2007, midnight | In Plays »
How far would you go to get people to listen to you? Would you start a protest? Send around a petition? Call your senator? Commit suicide?
A powerful "Wind"
By Alexis Egan, Bridget Egan | April 10, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
The forces that motivate the people. The story behind the history. The hope that overwhelms the hate. The wind that shakes the barley.
Revival of "Richard III"
By Iliya Smithka | March 21, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
In the winter of their discontent, the English royal family is plagued by assaults and plots from within and outside the family. Fickle friends turn to foes, and in the worst possible way: murder one another. Richard III's experience is one of the more infamous of these as it was immortalized by Shakespeare's historical tragedy "Richard III."
Ultimately predictable
By Kate Harter | March 19, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
A PG movie on a Saturday night is not usually where a sixteen-year-old wants to find herself, among small children, all slurping their non-caffeinated sodas and chomping on popcorn while giggling amongst themselves and talking loudly to anyone who will listen. But "The Ultimate Gift" fortunately kept the kids quiet and allowed parents, babysitters and siblings to enjoy the nice moral behind the story of the movie.
Pirates steal the show
By Eve Gleichman | March 19, 2007, midnight | In Entertainment »
Between their witty banter, over-the-top story lines and outrageous humor, Gilbert and Sullivan had "high-school-production" written all over their work. And good thing director Kelly O'Connor scooped the opportunity right up; with the hilarious "Pirates of Penzance," she, along with the cast and crew, nailed it all. Hurrah, hurrah!
Shamrock and roll
By Alexis Egan | March 16, 2007, midnight | In Music »
Word is that the Irish know how to party. DC's Shamrock Festival, self proclaimed as the largest St. Patty's festival in DC, featured music, games and more last Saturday in celebration of the Emerald Isle's most famous saint. And boy, did they get their party on.
"Wicked" casts a spell
By Josie Callahan | March 15, 2007, midnight | In Plays »
Think the big bad wolf, Cruella DeVille, and the two ugly stepsisters for a minute. All these characters have gone down in the history of storybooks and animation as the image of inherent evil. But is it fair to agree with this assessment without hearing their side of the story? The musical "Wicked" gives The Wicked Witch of the Witch from the classic book and movie "The Wizard of Oz" an opportunity to redeem name. Hitch a ride on a flying house and take a trip down the yellow brick road of Oz to learn the truth about the infamous Wicked Witch of the West in the magical musical "Wicked."
The rainbow of "Gray Matters"
By Maya Calabrese | March 15, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," unless you are Gray (Heather Graham). For her, one night in Vegas carries emotional baggage back on the plane ride home, teaches a valuable lesson about homosexuality and intrigues the audience with new twists. Unfortunately, her spastic persona throughout the process of self-discovery, in addition to the quirks of those around her, detracts from the overall quality of the movie.
Lemon Meringue Pi
By Julie Zhu, Alexis Egan | March 14, 2007, midnight | In Desserts »
March 14, or 3/14, celebrates the Archimedes constant, better known as the notorious pi, by sporting the first three digits with its month and year. As for its other lesser-known digits, at 1:59:26 p.m. today, loud choruses of the irrational number may be heard throughout excited math classrooms. Of course, there are other ways to commemorate pi without memorizing hundreds of its infinite decimals. One way, perhaps the favorite way, is to eat pie. Pie is significant not only because it sounds like the Greek letter pi, but also because it physically embodies the notable constant that represents the ratio between the circumference and the diameter of a perfect circle. But please, no thinking about math is required; only chewing and savoring is absolutely necessary when eating this delightful lemon meringue pie. And, of course, don't forget to swallow.
Vegetable Frittata
By Julia Mazerov | March 14, 2007, midnight | In Entrées »
What better way to spice up an otherwise boring gathering with some zest? This piquant Frittata is the perfect dish for business meetings, book club gatherings, or potlucks of any sort. Chock full of veggies, this pie is perfect for pleasing all parties, vegetarians included. Spell out anything, from someone's name to a "congratulations" with red peppers on the top for some personal flair.
A light hearted "Lulu Dark"
By Alexis Egan | March 12, 2007, midnight | In Books »
Right from the beginning, readers can tell that the title character from "Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls" isn't a typical mystery detective. She can't spot a crime scene like "CSI" folks, drill a witness like Sherlock Holmes or even properly tail a suspect like Nancy Drew. But, despite these shortcomings, Lulu Dark makes an intriguing and humorous heroine thrown into unpredictable circumstances with wild results.
The (slightly old) kids are alright
By Bridget Egan | March 12, 2007, midnight | In Music »
Even the most dedicated fan of British rock band The Who might be slightly hesitant upon hearing about their 2006-2007 tour 30 years after the band's prime; after all two members are dead and the remaining two are three times as old as they were when "My Generation" became famous. But, remaining members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend's recent performance at the Verizon Center proves that The Who isn't popular exclusively with the baby-boomer generation, but rather with every generation since.
WingFest, part I
By Alex Hyder, Simon Kanter | March 12, 2007, midnight | In Restaurant Reviews »
Wings: the final frontier. After so aptly and—ahem—selflessly conquering the realm of burgers on our heroic quest to find, for the edification of our readers, that which can only be described as the acme of beefiness, we could only contemplate what our next quest would be. Finally, on a dark, stormy night, otherwise known as last Tuesday, the answer came to us in the pepsin-induced haze of a dream: let there be wings!
"300" Points
By Simon Kanter | March 11, 2007, midnight | In Movies »
Warning: the following paragraph contains absolutely no accurate information Scientists, film critics, politicians, professionals of all sorts, men, women and children of all ages and a random guy on the street who claims he's from the future all agree that "300" was the best movie ever filmed.
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