Ann Hornaday calls Jem Cohen‘s new film “an experimental marvel.” [Post]

People are already starting to lineup for the Star Wars premiere at the Uptown Theater on Thursday. [PoPville]

Vanessa Carlton played a surprise pop-up show at the National Cathedral last Thursday. [Washingtonian]

Check out photos of Ex Hex, Mac McCaughan, and Ed Schrader’s Music Beat at 9:30 Club. [Arts Desk]

All the theater productions worth seeing this month. [DCist]