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Gracie Abrams’ ‘Secret of Us’ Tour: A Declaration of Musical Identity, Connection

By Emily Griffith, Hoya Staff Writer October 30, 2024

In a vulnerable, emotional and outstanding performance on her “The Secret of Us” tour, Gracie Abrams separated herself from her famous filmmaker father, JJ Abrams, and her big break as Taylor Swift’s...

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a.kitchen+bar serves a.magical+meal

By Amber Cherry, Senior Guide Editor October 30, 2024

A 30-minute walk away from campus rests the intimate oasis that is a.kitchen+bar, which opened its doors in Foggy Bottom this September. Restaurateur Ellen Yin, winner of a James Beard Award, through...

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‘The Substance’ May Lack Substance, But It Succeeds in Diagnosing Society’s Nauseating Addiction to Beauty Standards

By Isabelle Cialone, Hoya Staff Writer October 30, 2024

To what lengths would you go to feel the glow of societal validation? Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” believes there is no limit to our desperation for approval and succeeds in the public forum,...

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On Your Radar: Hoya Halloweekend, Part Two: Performing Arts on Campus!

By Caitlin McBride, Hoya Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Mask and Bauble Presents “The Great Gatsby” Step into the Roaring ’20s in Poulton Hall with the Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society’s rendition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most widely-beloved work:...

PHILM AND FILOSOPHY | The Slippery Concept of “Anti-War” Filmmaking

By Luke McMahan, Guide Columnist October 24, 2024

For cinema’s entire lifespan, much attention has been paid to “anti-war” filmmaking. From 1930’s “All Quiet on the Western Front,” the earliest authentic depiction of harrowing warfare, to...

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‘We Live In Time’: A Bittersweet Journey Through Love, Laughter, Life’s Fragile Moments

By Ethan Hill, Deputy Guide Editor October 24, 2024

“We Live In Time,” the latest movie from the powerhouse indie-darling production house A24, is absolutely fantastic. The film follows Tobias (Andrew Garfield) and Almut (Florence Pugh) as they...

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Everyone Is Wrong About ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ I’m Here To Defend It.

By Ethan Hill, Deputy Guide Editor October 24, 2024

Is the ambitious sequel to Todd Phillips’s masterpiece, “Joker” (2019), dubbed “Joker: Folie à Deux,” a perfect movie? No. It certainly has its issues. It tries to be a courtroom drama,...

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On Your Radar: Hoya Halloweekend (Part One)

By Caitlin McBride, Hoya Staff Writer October 23, 2024

2024 Rocky Horror Picture Show  With Halloween looming large, it’s time for Georgetown’s sixth annual screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” sponsored by GU Pride and Georgetown Program...

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A Quite Perfect Mystery, Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’

By Tanvi Gorripati, Deputy Guide Editor October 23, 2024

“The Perfect Couple” is an entertaining but ultimately imperfect dive into the world of mystery and romance. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand, Netflix’s newest mystery...

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‘Saturday Night’ Tells the Story of Sketchy Beginnings

By Tanvi Gorripati, Deputy Guide Editor October 23, 2024

“Saturday Night” tells the story behind the very first episode of the now-revered live sketch comedy show, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). The film portrays in real time the 90 minutes, from 10:00...

Is ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ Really His Bloodlusting Beast or Does Coppola Craft His Own Carnal Creature?

By Isabelle Cialone, Hoya Staff Writer October 18, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Count Dracula will inevitably resurface as one of the most iconic and enduring monsters in popular culture. Since Bram Stoker published his original novel in 1897, countless...

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‘Point Break’ Proves A Philosophical Surfing Film

By Caitlin McBride, Hoya Staff Writer October 18, 2024

“Point Break” is the perfect movie to watch with people who like to ask questions, especially questions like: “What would a surfing movie look like with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze?” It...

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