“Woodlawn” is certainly not perfect, yet it redeems itself with a message more insightful than obnoxious.
“Fed Up” most certainly lends itself to fervent dialogue. The film seeks to rid its viewers of common misconceptions about childhood obesity in America, to make clear the dangers of processed foods and to explain the societal forces behind what it calls an “obesity epidemic.”
It feels like the previous Steve Jobs drama, “Jobs,” came out just yesterday. However, the recent adaptation of Walter Isaacson’s biography of the former Apple leader from director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is real deal and demands to be seen.
Lady Lamb, the performing alias of indie-rocker Aly Spaltro, will be kicking off the latest leg of her Fall tour in Charlottesville.
Entering the sparse auditorium of Old Cabell Hall last Friday, the audience did not know what to expect. A grand piano, a tangled bundle of electrical cords, a laptop and a projector decorated the stage.
In terms of sound and lyrical depth, “The Documentary 2” and “The Documentary 2.5” are very different albums but to treat them as separate entities would be to diminish the power of both.
While watching a foreign film can seem daunting at first, viewers are truly missing out on another level of cinematic experience by limiting themselves to Hollywood byproducts.
Whenever going to a concert for a band who hasn’t had a hit song in the last 15 years, one can’t help but wondering if it will be worth it.
This year the Virginia Film Festival has over one hundred films on their schedule, including early Oscar-buzz films “Carol” and “Brooklyn,” as well as smaller lesser-known documentaries and international titles.
Each week, Arts & Entertainment staff members compile a list of their current favorite tracks hoping to help readers find their new go-to jam.
British indie rock band The Struts performed at The Southern in Charlottesville last night, with The Karma Killers opening. The Cavalier Daily had the opportunity to speak to frontman Luke Spiller in advance of the Charlottesville concert.
“Thank Your Lucky Stars” proves to be an apt title, perfectly describing every Beach House fan’s reaction upon learning that the band was releasing their sixth full-length LP less than two months after the release of fifth album, “Depression Cherry.”
Netflix released its first original film “Beasts of No Nation.” After paying around $12 million for the international rights, Netflix was hoping that this film would do what “House of Cards” did for their television department and launch them off as an established film distributor.
For Eminem fans, it can be pretty jarring to listen to this song at this stage of Eminem’s career.
It is clear that “NBA 2K16” does not cater toward new players at all. While most games begin the story mode with some form of tutorial, “2K16” does not.
The beauty of Dallas Green, the musician behind City and Colour, has always been in his simplicity.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have crafted a feel-good Cold War drama about American Idealism in a time of hysteria.
In his latest album, “35 mph Town,” Toby Keith trades in his red solo cup to take his sound in a new direction.
Following the classic “This is a true story” text — even though it’s not — the second season of “Fargo” begins coldly as actors in the black and white western, “The Massacre at Sioux Falls” impatiently await the film’s star, Ronald Reagan.
“The Voice” is not “American Idol.” People tuned in to “American Idol” every week to see contestants fail spectacularly. “American Idol” was the search for a celebrity, for someone to be worshipped, sexualized and branded. “The Voice” searches for someone who can sing.
