February 2, 2006

In a festival replete with films exploring life versus death, money versus death, various forms of death and, of course, young boys exploring their sexual maturity with older women, a witty film about the superficial hysterics that accompany a wealthy lifestyle is a breath of fresh air. Nicole Holofcener’s “Friends With Money” explores the relationship […]

The ultimate destination for devoted movie fans outside of Hollywood is the snow-covered village of Park City, Utah. Once a year, glamorous movie stars, photo-hungry paparazzi and big-name film critics swarm Utah for Robert Redford’s movie fest. It’s not just for celebs, though – any ordinary college student can see movie premieres and attempt to […]

T.S. Muttly’s 2427 18th St. N.W. Last Friday night brought me back to Adams Morgan for the first time this semester. And after reaching the summit of the 18th Street hill, we found ourselves in the hands of T.S. Muttly’s for a not-so-inclusive open bar. Perhaps because we looked parched at 8:30 in the evening, […]

“Thank You for Smoking” is a satire on the talk that big tobacco employs to keep the lines in the smoking debate hazy. The movie is a brilliant comedy, not a lecture, which neither endorses nor condemns cigarettes. The brilliance of featuring smoking is that there is little need to focus on the actual negative […]

A fire on the first floor of The York apartment building at 20th and F streets severely damaged a room in the building late Tuesday night. Alan Etter, D.C. fire department spokesman, said Wednesday that the fire was started by a candle left burning on a shelf in the apartment. He said no one was […]

In a festival full of incredible films, what stands out about “Kinky Boots” is how simultaneously charming and sexy it is. A solid British comedy, “Kinky Boots” is about a high-end shoe factory on the fritz and its young boss (Joel Edgerton) who is inspired by a big and sassy cabaret singer named Lola, boldly […]

Washingtonians know they’ve hit the big time when they can afford to buy a house in Sheridan-Kalorama, a tiny suburban community near Dupont Circle in Northwest D.C. known for its elite residents. Bounded by Rock Creek Park, Massachusetts Avenue, S Street and Dupont Circle, a home in this affluent neighborhood averages 5,400 square feet. Housing […]

Thursday GW Aid Come see student groups in this variety show, with benefits going to earthquake victims in Pakistan and victims of the violence in Darfur. 7 to 9 p.m. Marvin Center Betts Theatre Tickets $10 at Ticketmaster, $12 at the door Sponsored by Class Council Crossing Borders with Scientific and Technological Knowledge Panelists from […]

GW’s political wonks turned out and tuned in at the Hippodrome Tuesday night to spend the evening watching President Bush’s annual State of the Union address. About 100 College Republicans, College Democrats and non-partisans attended the event. The watching party in the Marvin Center was sponsored by the CRs, CDs and the Call to Serve […]

Senate closer to election agreement The Student Association Senate took another step towards being ready for a looming SA presidential election at Tuesday night’s meeting in the Marvin Center. The body offered new rules to govern the election and agreed to abide by the constitution that has been in effect for the entire year. In […]