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‘The Hangover Part III’ movie review

Third outing in franchise leaves viewers with few laughs — and a splitting headache.

Review

Book review: Alan Brennert’s ‘Palisades Park’

Book review: Alan Brennert’s ‘Palisades Park’

The 20th-century family saga has a brisk pace, unencumbered by hurdles of richness or complexity.

Review

Theater review: ‘Club de Caballeros’ is a witty tale of love, friendship

Theater review: ‘Club de Caballeros’ is a witty tale of love, friendship

Director Mario Marcel’s comedy runs through May 25 at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington.

‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Wolverine’ trailers: Breaking down the new sneak-peeks

‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Wolverine’ trailers: Of Zod and man: Breaking down the teasers

Herblock show: Library of Congress exhibit spotlights his brilliance in 1963

Herblock show: Library of Congress exhibit spotlights his brilliance in 1963

Herblock at Half-Century: Library of Congress show illuminates cartoonist’s brilliance in 1963.

Review

Book review: ‘The Fix,’ by Damian Thompson

Book review: ‘The Fix,’ by Damian Thompson

How addiction is taking over your world, and how you are empowered to stop it.

Book World: ‘My Life as a Weapon’ explores a superhero’s spare time

Book World: ‘My Life as a Weapon’ explores a superhero’s spare time

In comic series, writer Matt Fraction and artist David Aja follow Avengers’ Hawkeye through daily life.

Wolf Blitzer inadvertently creates priceless moment on CNN during tornado coverage

Wolf Blitzer inadvertently creates priceless moment on CNN during tornado coverage

Blitzer’s interview with a young mother proved to be a memorable exchange.

Column

Playwright adapts Aeschylus to post-Katrina New Orleans

Playwright adapts Aeschylus to post-Katrina New Orleans

Dan Dietz’s “Clementine in the Lower Nine” has its area premiere at Forum Theatre.

Broadcast network ratings: CBS wins the season

Broadcast network ratings: CBS wins the season

CBS had a hefty 4 million-viewer lead over its closest competitor this season.

Review

Book review: Philipp Meyer’s ‘The Son’

Book review: Philipp Meyer’s ‘The Son’

The author of ‘American Rust’ is back with a spectacular saga about the settling of Texas and the flow of oil.

Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook

Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Decorated comedian that hosted long-running TV show adds another honor to her prestigious career.

Museums to offer free admission to active duty military personnel

Museums to offer free admission to active duty military personnel

Military personnel and their families will be admitted free to participating museums from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

In NGA’s East Building, Alexandria Symphony performs stunning ‘Rite’

In NGA’s East Building, Alexandria Symphony performs stunning ‘Rite’

Kim Allen Kluge leads a brilliant rendition of Stravinsky’s work on the 100th anniversary of its premiere.

Choreographers use improvisation, spirituality in Dance Place show

Choreographers use improvisation, spirituality in Dance Place show

Performance features Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter and Associates.

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‘Eveningland’ by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter & Associates

‘Eveningland’ by Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and Skybetter & Associates

Preview of “Eveningland,” a collaborative work by D.C.-based contemporary dance company Christopher K. Morgan & Artists and New York’s Skybetter and Associates.
Arachne Aerial Arts and In-Flight Theater: ‘For That Which Returns’

Arachne Aerial Arts and In-Flight Theater: ‘For That Which Returns’

Preview of “For That Which Returns,” an aerial performance based on the myth of Demeter and Persephone.
Other Desert Cities at Arena Stage

Other Desert Cities at Arena Stage

The production Other Desert Cities runs through May 26 Arena Stage.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in ‘Move: from the inside out’

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in ‘Move: from the inside out’

Snippets of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble members in Ray Mercer’s “Move: from the inside out.”
Asanga Domask’s ‘Nruthya Manjarie’

Asanga Domask’s ‘Nruthya Manjarie’

The Sri Lankan choreographer presents a program of Sri Lankan traditional and folk dance, complete with ornate costumes and traditional drums.

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