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(10/05/01 4:00am)
A huge fountain waterfall runs down a fake mountain as you walk into the lobby, topped with a model pagoda. The walls are decorated with huge lit pictures of Hong Kong and the Chinese countryside, and Asian-influenced Muzak fills the air. Welcome to Charlottesville's newest and largest Chinese food buffet, China King.
(09/28/01 4:00am)
Petra is located in the middle of a very tough neighborhood. It's dangerous to start a restaurant next to Metropolitain and Mono Loco and across the street from OXO.
(09/21/01 4:00am)
Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a restaurant by its facade.
(09/14/01 4:00am)
Right next door to Crozet Pizza and nestled in a shopping center in the shadow of the Blue Ridge is a delightful restaurant called Jarman's Gap. Decorated in earth tones and hardwood, Jarman's Gap has been open for less than two years and has remained a little-known treasure. Its location 20 minutes away makes the scenery and the drive a nice evening escape from Charlottesville.
(09/07/01 4:00am)
Rolling hills surrounding beautiful academic grounds. Used bookstores, outdoor concerts, intelligence and bacchanal around every corner. Over the years, Charlottesville has nearly developed into the perfect college town. The evolution, however, is not complete. Any self-respecting Division I state school needs a good sports bar, a haven that surrounds the individual with spectacle and fills her with all things fried. Wild Wing Cafe admittedly represents a higher order on the evolutionary chain, but, dreadfully, we are still not walking erect. Several watering holes in Charlottesville serve good food, but they have all lacked the milieu expected from a respectable sports bar. Wild Wing has the atmosphere but falls short on the fare.
(08/31/01 4:00am)
Station is just one of about half a dozen restaurants that have opened in the past year on Main Street between the University and the Downtown Mall. This area, formerly home to gas stations, towing lots and industrial suppliers has now been reinvigorated by the renovation of the historic Amtrak train station and several new places to dine out.
(06/21/01 4:00am)
Where in Charlottesville can you have "Sex with an Alien?" The answer is just around the Corner.
(10/28/00 4:00am)
"Bring in the funny man."
(09/08/00 4:00am)
Do you sleep with your teddy bear? Do you think University girls are hot? Or better yet, do you think whales are sexy?
(04/11/00 4:00am)
God bless America. And Hollywood, too, while He's at it.
(03/07/00 5:00am)
"Drowning Mona," directed by Nick Gomez (TV's "The Sopranos"), may be the most disappointing film of the year, not because it's bad, but because it had the potential to be so good.
(02/25/00 5:00am)
Today's college student may be unfamiliar with Archie Manning. But if your father is anything like mine, then you probably grew up listening to recollections of the quarterback's star-crossed career with the New Orleans Saints. Watching "The Whole Nine Yards", the newest film from director Jonathan Lynn ("My Cousin Vinny"), reminded me once again of the struggles of Peyton Manning's old man.
(02/08/00 5:00am)
Every night, the orphan children in "The Cider House Rules" doze off to a narration of Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield." Nothing could be more appropriate.
(01/28/00 5:00am)
From a confused and shattered childhood, a delinquent rights himself and begins to move on with his life. He becomes a prizefighter, rises to the rank of number one contender, finds a wife and begins a family only to have his world come crashing down before him. Wrongfully convicted of a murder, he spends 19 years in prison, completes a book while in custody and becomes a centerpiece of social protest. Finally, after two failed appeals, a group of Canadian strangers, inspired by his writing, help bring him his freedom.
(12/03/99 5:00am)
This Monday, one of the decade's most influential independent screenwriters will be making his way to Charlottesville. As an addition to its fall season, Offscreen is offering a sneak preview of James Schamus' latest film, "Ride with the Devil," at 7 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Theater.
(12/03/99 5:00am)
For those needing a welcome break from the hectic exam season, or just a pleasant reminder of the holidays, the Virginia Women's Chorus will present their Candlelight Concert this weekend in the University Chapel.
(11/30/99 5:00am)
There may be more anticipation and anxiety surrounding the advent of the new millennium than there has been for any event throughout our history. Will this be the day that every terrorist on Earth unleashes his lunacy on the citizenry of the world? Will Earth meet its doom at the hands of the divine, or, worse yet, will our e-mail stop working? Peter Hyams' "End of Days" is Hollywood's latest attempt to capitalize on the hysteria.
(11/09/99 5:00am)
"Being John Malkovich" opens quite a metaphysical can of worms. Every aspect of this film, directed by Spike Jonze, is new, fresh and eminently creative. On all fronts, the movie is about exploration, and it explores on all fronts. Never stagnant, Charlie Kaufman's script examines and enlivens in a way no other film ever has, and for this he deserves our utmost thanks.
(10/26/99 4:00am)
There is something magical about going to the movies.
(10/26/99 4:00am)
Participating in activities on Mr. Jefferson's fabled Lawn is just another of the many special opportunities that make up the University experience. Two weeks ago, several students seized this opportunity, but with a little twist. Anybody who passed by the south end of the Lawn the night of Oct. 13, a Wednesday, witnessed an inspiring sight -- October Camp, an overnight rally for diversity. October Camp was one instance of student activism, a phenomenon that is by no means new to the University.