By Mike Cuthbert and Julia Shapiro Football James McCallister led the Cougars in running and scored two TDs in the decisive 40-12 Cougar win against Clarksburg. The Cougars played hard all 60 minutes. Offense, defense and special teams all contributed: The kickoff team caused and recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff. Harry Long...
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With the roaring success of the Manhattan Short Film Festival at Kentlands Stadium 10 and the demand for more challenging adult films, it appears the management is getting the message: There is an audience for fine films in Kentlands. Recently, “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” fit that category with its very “indie” tone....
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“Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) ***** An absolute gem of a film. It is based on a true story of a Chinese dancer who defected in the ‘80s while a student with the Houston Ballet. The director of the ballet at the time was Ben Stevenson, who served four remarkable years here in Washington as...
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By Mike Cuthbert and Julia Shapiro Football Billy Plante was the leading scorer for the Cougars’ defense against Northwest’s Jaguars, scoring two TDs on interceptions. The Cougars had their rocky moments, starting with a fumble into the Jaguar end zone that ended their first drive and other miscues that stalled drives. In fact, the...
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A packed house participated in the “Manhattan Short Film Festival” at the Kentlands Stadium Theaters on September 26, viewing two hours of short films. The films ranged in length from three-and-a-half to 15 minutes. Finalists were from Australia, Poland, Italy, Croatia, France, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Germany and Mexico. Themes varied from the...
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“The Social Network” (PG-13) ***** Mark Zuckerberg is told by one of his lawyers: “You’re not an a**hole, Mark. You’re just trying so hard to be.” That Mark, played with relentless energy and complexity by Jesse Eisenberg, is the hero and one of the villains of the film is one reason for its success....
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By Mike Cuthbert and Julia Shapiro Football The last five games with Damascus have ended in memorable QO wins, primarily because the Cougars contained the legs and arm of Connor Frazier. After three years as a starting quarterback for the Hornets, Frazier was due, and he twisted the dagger in the heart of the...
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By Mike Cuthbert “Get Low” (PG-13) ***** Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) is a reclusive, highly anti-social hermit, so it is no surprise that he has a secret. For 40 years he lived in a self-imposed hermitic state in isolated repentance for an act for which he cannot forgive himself. He breaks out of his...
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Abby Wambach is one of America’s most amazing athletes. At nearly 6 feet tall and with a muscular build, her feet move, as one coach put it “like somebody 4-foot-11.” Wambach is a crucial member of the Washington Freedom, which will attempt to clinch a playoff spot in a home match against Atlanta on...
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By Mike Cuthbert and Julia Shapiro Football QO had over 200 total yards in the first half, Kennedy had 39, and nothing changed in the second half as the Cougars rolled to an easy 48-6 win in their opener. Kennedy’s 17 roster players were clearly outmanned by QO’s 65. The Cavaliers scored on the...
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