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‘That Awkward Moment’ squanders star Zac Efron

Even the charms of Zac Efron can’t save ‘That Awkward Moment,’ a coarse, clunky romantic comedy.

Miklos Jancso, Hungarian filmmaker, dies at 92

Miklos Jancso, Hungarian filmmaker, dies at 92

Mr. Jancso won the best director award at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival for “Red Psalm.”

Maximilian Schell, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 83

Maximilian Schell, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 83

Mr. Schell won an Academy Award for playing a defense lawyer in ‘Judgment at Nuremberg.’

TV highlights: Puppy Bowl X and Super Bowl XLVIII

TV highlights: Puppy Bowl X and Super Bowl XLVIII

On Lifetime, the story of Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas is told.

Review

Fiction: ‘The Exiles Return,’ by Elisabeth de Waal

Fiction: ‘The Exiles Return,’ by Elisabeth de Waal

In novel informed by author’s life, residents return home to Vienna after the destruction of World War II.

Corcoran hopes to benefit from auction of Monet in May

Corcoran hopes to benefit from auction of Monet in May

The economically struggling gallery finds out May 6 how much of a windfall, if any, it will reap from sale.

David Crosby: Too tough to die

David Crosby: Too tough to die

The folk-music legend has an acclaimed new album and sold out three nights at Wolf Trap.

Galleries: ‘New Year/New Artists’ and more

Galleries: ‘New Year/New Artists’ and more

Long View Gallery showcases four artists, Michael Horsely at a ‘Crossroad’ and more.

Review: Rapper J. Cole at DAR Constitution Hall

Review: Rapper J. Cole at DAR Constitution Hall

An eventful week might explain Cole’s scattered performance.

RIP, Morrie Turner: Paying tribute to ‘Wee Pals’ pioneer

RIP, Morrie Turner: Paying tribute to ‘Wee Pals’ pioneer

To many cartoonists, the pioneering African American artist was not only a legend, but also a hero and friend.

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Spring Preview: Dance

Spring Preview: Dance

The Russian company, beset by its own battles in the past year, will bring the betrayal-themed “Giselle” to D.C.

Spring Preview: Museums

Spring Preview: Museums

A National Gallery exhibition opening May 11 will show how the two artists influenced each other’s work.

Spring Preview: Classical Music

Spring Preview: Classical Music

Highlights of the upcoming season, led by a celebration of composer Louis Andriessen’s 75th birthday.

Spring Preview: Theater

Spring Preview: Theater

What's exciting for the spring on the theater front, led by the Kennedy Center’s “World Stages” festival.

Spring Preview: Pop Music

Spring Preview: Pop Music

Some of the best shows of the next few months will feature country artists in small venues.

Review

Book World: ‘Moments That Made the Movies’

Book World: ‘Moments That Made the Movies’

Full of memorable photos and savvy commentary by David Thomson, this is a coffee-table book with a brain.

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Budweiser: 'Puppy Love'

Budweiser: 'Puppy Love'

A puppy befriends a Clydesdale in one of Budweiser's Super Bowl ads.
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ (Trailer)

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ (Trailer)

The Shakespeare Theatre Company presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
Bitcoins in the war chest?

Bitcoins in the war chest?

Bitcoins are an unregulated, underground online currency and the FEC may permit political campaigns to receive them as contributions.
‘The Tallest Tree in the Forest’ (Trailer)

‘The Tallest Tree in the Forest’ (Trailer)

Arena Stage presents “The Tallest Tree in the Forest” with Daniel Beaty.
Synetic Theater’s ‘Twelfth Night’

Synetic Theater’s ‘Twelfth Night’

The Synetic Theater in Arlington, Va., presents a wordless rendition of the play ‘Twelfth Night.’ Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili.

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