Sufjan Stevens writes score to Natalie Portman short
The maestro behind such state-themed chamber pop classics as 2003’s Michigan and 2005’s Illinois is currently slated to write musical accompaniment to an upcoming short directed by Natalie Portman. The film, called Eve, is a 22-minute affair starring Lauren Bacall and Ben Gazzara. Portman, an admitted fan of Sufjan’s work, said she contacted him directly for help (apparently, Portman was very pleased with the outcome). According to Stevens’ label Ashmatic Kitty, the soundtrack will consist of several brief piano instrumentals. There is still no news as to Stevens’ next full-length.
—by ethan hamlin
Frankenstein haunts Rotunda
Attention all ghosts, ghouls and horror movie buffs! As part of an ongoing exhibit running through October, the Rotunda Dome Room is home to a collection of Frankenstein memorabilia. Brought to U.Va. by former University student Shannon Gorman, the exhibit contains various images and objects that mark popular culture’s reactions to Mary Shelley’s classic tale. From movie posters to comic books, Frankenstein masks to breakfast cereal, the exhibit — titled “The Monster Among Us: ‘Frankenstein’ from Mary Shelley to Mel Brooks” — is sure to provide even the most monster-obsessed fan a visual treat.
—by stephanie garcia
Dark Knight still breaking records...
As the most viewed film of the summer, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight has offically hit the $500 million mark, putting it $100 million behind Titanic, the most successful film of all time (without inflation, of course). Not only hailed as a potential Oscar-winner, Dark Knight has held movie-goers’ attention since its July release. With the appeal of Heath Ledger’s epic performance, Christian Bale in a tights, and the fast-paced action scenes, Dark Knight has claimed the top of the box office. While technically, with inflation, Gone With the Wind is the greatest money-maker of all time, a second-place spot for Dark Knight is a sure sign of success.
—by stephanie garcia
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