Soccer might not be a big sport in the United States, but the World Cup is without a doubt the biggest global athletic event. Media outlets estimate that over 3 billion people will watch the World Cup this year, and it stands a chance of becoming the most watched event in human history. That said, […]
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25 years later: Reflecting on the Tiananmen Square massacre
Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, one of the most significant events in China’s modern history and the country’s struggle with freedom of speech. More so than any conflict of the Cold War era, the incident at Tiananmen Square owes its iconic status in large part to the powerful images and […]
Continue readingLet’s talk about X-Men, because you will probably see X-Men
X-Men: Days of Future Past will probably be the biggest movie of the summer. In fact, if you’re reading this, you’re likely considering seeing it. Putting the troublesome allegations about the director aside, Days of Future Past looks to be the best installment in the franchise, and critics largely agree. The all-star cast is by […]
Continue readingCelebrate Emancipation Day with a look at DC history
If you’ve tried to go to the library or a government office today, you might have noticed that many places are closed for Emancipation Day. And you’d be forgiven if you didn’t know what that was; it’s a very DC-specific holiday. Slavery in the United States officially and formally ended with the Emancipation Proclamation in […]
Continue readingWelcome to Television Bubble Month!
As we enter the middle of April, we enter the month of the television bubble, that dreaded period when television shows teeter on the edge of renewal or cancellation. Many unsuccessfully shows are canceled after a few weeks or even one really bad episode, but others manage to get through a whole season without knowing […]
Continue readingAlternative programming: the NCAA’s equity problem
As you may have heard, American University’s men’s basketball team beat Boston University yesterday, winning their first Patriot League title in five years and earning a coveted spot in the March Madness tournament bracket. Go Eagles! This is crazy exciting for AU, but let’s step back for a minute. March Madness has become a formidable […]
Continue readingSXSW continues to promote original voices in film
South by Southwest , a cultural festival held every March in Austin, may have grabbed headlines this year for its keynote speech from whistleblower Edward Snowden. But SXSW is much more than a soapbox. Each year, the SXSW Film Festival hosts upcoming independent talent, debuting feature films and documentaries from newcomers in the industry. Not […]
Continue readingThe film event of the year: We update our Best Pictures Pinterest!
Tonight, nine films will battle for the ultimate honor in cinema: a place on our Best Picture Winners Pinterest board.* This esteemed list contains 83 of the greatest films of all time, as voted on each year by the film community. From modern successes like No Country for Old Men to classics like Gone of […]
Continue readingWhat you won’t see at the Oscars this Sunday
We love the Oscars, but we admit that they’re imperfect. With the ceremony only three days away, it’s time to be a little critical. The Academy frequently overlooks specific types of films that, in retrospect, we often consider to be some of the greatest. Comedies, for the most part, are rarely nominated and win even […]
Continue readingWho was Oscar? The story of Emilio Fernández
Once again, as the Academy Awards are less than a week away, Oscar fever is reaching a frenzy. This time, we turn our attention to the statuettes themselves. Who was Oscar? Why is he naked and holding a sword? Pop culture radio website Studio 360 recently unearthed the story of the man on which the […]
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