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“Precise But Indefinable”: On Beckett Is Something Audiences Can Chew On But Not Swallow
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (169+ words) Let's get the bad news out of the way: The journalism industry is in crisis. Hundreds of jobs were cut at the Washington Post this week. The good news is that Washington City Paper is here'and we're committed to delivering…...
Awkward Sex… and the City and a Spy Opera: City Lights for Feb. 12–18
1+ week, 1+ day ago (118+ words) Let's get the bad news out of the way: The journalism industry is in crisis. Hundreds of jobs were cut at the Washington Post this week. The good news is that Washington City Paper is here'and we're committed to delivering…...
More Bark Than Bite Constellation’s Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Is Still a Bloody Good Time
1+ week, 6+ day ago (312+ words) You can keep reading, because we believe independent local news should be free and accessible. But we rely on contributions from readers like you to keep going. Can we count on you? "Edgy, no-crap, excellent source of quality local journalism…...
Eternity Is Great. Just Don’t Count On Its Love Triangle.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (174+ words) Do you ever reflect upon the challenges of our city and feel like you want to do something to make a positive impact? Are you not sure what that "something" should be? At Washington City Paper, we constantly keep tabs…...
Retro Review: Among the Magnificent Andersons, The Royal Tenenbaums Reigns Supreme
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (545+ words) AFI Silver's tribute to the late Gene Hackman includes The Royal Tenenbaums, the best'and last'of his star turns. Here's what our members say "I live in D.C. and want local news." "I believe in local journalism." "Y'all are doing real local…...
Fighting, Sex, and Polyamory: Splitsville Considers Open Relationships
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) With Splitsville, Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin have once again made a comedy about romance that doesn't follow the rules of romcoms. Here's what our members say "I live in D.C. and want local news." "I believe in local journalism....
Heads of State Is Far More Fun Than a Prime Video Original Has Any Right To Be
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (123+ words) A set piece involving the talented but overexposed Jack Quaid as a CIA officer who cranks up the Beastie Boys" righteous but overexposed" "Sabotage" to defend a safe house against a raid is a sample of the kind of played-for-laughs…...
2025 Spring Arts Guide: Films To See
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) Highlights include Star Wars, provocateur Nagisa Oshima's Death By Hanging, AFI's New African Film Festival, and a whole lot more. Here's what our members say "I live in D.C. and want local news." "I believe in local journalism." "Y'all are doing…...
Happy and Gay, Hank Azaria, and Billy the Kid: City Lights for March 6–12
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) Spirit of the Beehive, Hank Azaria as Springsteen, Happy and Gay, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid screens, and Science shows a decade of covers. Here's what our members say "I live in D.C. and want local news." "I believe in…...