Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 11:39 a.m.
It’s only once a year that corsets are acceptable to wear as shirts and the embassies give you candy instead of visas. So, whether you’re pre-gaming, dancing the night away or doing the walk of shame in last night’s robot costume (including silver face-paint), put this Halloween-inspired playlist on repeat to keep you going strong, all weekend long.
1. “The Time Warp” – Rocky Horror Picture Show
2. “Rap-zilla”- Rappers Delight Club
3. “Don’t Fear The Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult
4. “Werewolves of London” – Warren Zevon
5. “Living in the Sky With Diamonds”- Cobra Starship
6. “Chillin’ (Feat. Lady Gaga)” – Wale
7. “The Monster Mash” – Bobby “Boris” Pickett
8. “Young Forever (Feat. Mr. Hudson)”- Jay-Z
9. “Psycho Killer” – Talking Heads
10. “Little Secrets”- Passion Pit
-compiled Amy Rhodin and Caroline Coppel.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:48 a.m.
Got a crew and a willingness to execute a project in two days? Registration is now open for the District’s annual 48 Hour Film Project, scheduled for May 1. Space is limited.
According to 48 Hour Film:
Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the initial registration is full, we will put teams on a waiting list. If a registered team drops out or if we add additional theater space, teams on the waiting list will be added to the Project.
Early Bird Registration is $135. Teams must register on or before Monday, April 6, to get this special rate. Afterwards, registration is $155.
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 10:58 p.m.

WHAT? SERIOUSLY? Pitchfork killing things? NEVER!
The D.C.-based (soft) indie rock outfit These United States recently released the full-length “Crimes.” Cheers to a “slightly more rousing effort.”
/Photo via Backseat Sandbar, Feb. 2008.