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FOX MOVIES

Movie Review: ‘Victor Frankenstein’

By Viviana De Santis November 25, 2015

One would expect that “Victor Frankenstein,” the latest cinematic retelling of the classic tale, would shed light on the themes explored in Mary Shelley’s original story, from the intrinsic perils...

PIXAR STUDIOS

Movie Review: ‘The Good Dinosaur’

By Austin Hong November 25, 2015

“The Good Dinosaur” nails the Pixar formula, taking an original story and executing it with impeccable animation. Like the studio's previous films, it is filled to the brim with sharp writing and...

WARNER BROS.

Movie Review: ‘Creed’

By Mateo Garnica November 25, 2015

★★★★☆ While it doesn’t shift from the standard boxing movie story arc, recent “Rocky” spin-off “Creed,” directed by Ryan Coogler of “Fruitvale Station” fame, makes for an entertaining...

STX ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review: ‘Secret in Their Eyes

By Nick Harrison November 20, 2015

★★★☆☆ “Secret in Their Eyes,” directed by Billy Ray, provokes questions about the meaning of justice and how far one is willing to go to get closure. The film stars Julia Roberts as Jess,...

					               DEF JAM RECORDS

19 year-old Alessia Cara’s cool, relatable debut album, “Know-It-All” offers a lot of promise for the burgeoning Canadian star.

Album Review: ‘Know-It-All’

By Sara Bastian November 20, 2015

Alessia Cara’s first album, “Know-It-All,” released Nov. 13, perfectly stresses the interplay between the optimism and pessimism of adolescence. Cara, a 19-year-old hailing from a suburb of Toronto,...

KATHLEEN GUAN/THE HOYA

Dancers from the Rangila Raas group practice in the run-up to the show. Proceeds from Rangila 2015: Are You Game? will go toward the Pritam Spiritual Foundation, a nonprofit in Kashmir, India that provides medical attention to victims of land mines.

Are You Game?

By Jane Mikus November 20, 2015

Last year, students in the South Asian Society received an alarming message. The stage at Gaston Hall, the location where, for the past 19 years, they organized Rangila — a South Asian dance show...

					               SYCO MUSIC

In its first album without former bandmate Zayn Malik, One Direction shows matured songwriting that departs its more formulaic past.

Album Review: ‘Made in the A.M.’

By Claire Hayes November 20, 2015

★★★★☆ Since day one, One Direction has tried to break the typical “boy band” stereotype. It has made efforts to avoid choreographed dances and matching outfits, and while its music in...

DAN KREYTAK/THE HOYA

How I Snuck Into A Future Concert

By Dan Kreytak November 20, 2015

Over the past few months, I’ve pursued a hobby that combines two of my favorite things in a way I had never previously considered: “professional” concert photography. As an avid concertgoer,...

LIONSGATE

Movie Review: ‘Mockingjay Part 2’

By Daniel Almeida November 20, 2015

Unwaveringly bleak, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” is the culmination of the action-packed, stirring “Hunger Games” series that fans deserved. As a result of director Francis Lawrence’s...

COURTESY SAMU BOYNE

A Hint of Japan’s Artistry on The Hilltop

By Ellie Goonetillake November 20, 2015

On paper, Samu Boyne (SFS ’18) seems like your typical Georgetown student: He ismajoring in regional comparative studies and is originally from Dallas, Texas. However Boyne is an accomplished painter...

JUSTIN BIEBER MUSIC

Album Review: ‘Purpose’

By Rhiannon Catalano November 20, 2015

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has lived through a whirlwind couple years. From releasing three back-to-back smash-hit records with 15 million combined sales to leaving his pet monkey in a German airport...

KATHLEEN GUAN/THE HOYA

Gaston Hall hosted a screening of “Free to Rock” this Tuesday, featuring a panel discussion on how rock ‘n’ roll shaped the Cold War-era USSR.

Battle of the Bands

By Sarah Martin November 20, 2015

At 7:30 p.m., a motley crew of around 200 filled Gaston Hall on Tuesday. At first glance, it seemed a typical lecture event, except for the fact that students were sitting next to faculty members,...

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