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"Low Down" delves deep in cinematic excellence

By Lauren Dozier | November 11, 2014

Director Jeff Preiss’ first biopic “Low Down,” a film based on the life of jazz pianist Joe Albany (played by John Hawkes), was featured in the Virginia Film Festival Friday, bringing together a promising cast and a compelling foundation deeply rooted in the rich jazz culture of the 1970s. Albany’s complex relationship with daughter Amy (Elle Fanning) and his struggles with drug abuse are relayed through the latter character’s perspective.

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The Last Bison is Tasty, Rare

By Ryan Waligora | November 11, 2014

A name like “The Last Bison” is already so folk it feels like flannel. It evokes something primal, ancient and earthy which remains in the present day.

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“Interstellar,” an otherworldly experience

By Charles Hancock | November 11, 2014

“Interstellar” — a film of extraordinary ambition, intelligence and heart — marks another triumph for director Christopher Nolan.

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A look inside the Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour

November 11, 2014

The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour came to downtown Charlottesville to share the ancient and sacred relics of Buddhist tradition Oct.

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“Foxcatcher”: a collision course

By Charles Hancock | November 10, 2014

“Foxcatcher” is an intense psychological drama. It serves as a great showcase for its three leads, telling the true story of multimillionaire John du Pont’s (Steve Carell) murder of Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo). After winning gold in the 1984 Olympic Games, Mark Schultz is recruited by John du Pont to be the star of a wrestling team of future gold medalists that du Pont plans to coach.

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Talking the Virginia Film Festival

By Charles Hancock | November 10, 2014

For over 25 years, the Virginia Film Festival has been a marquee event for the city of Charlottesville, welcoming local, national and international films and filmmakers for several days of screenings, panels and other events.

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“The Babadook” is more than just a horror film

By Christian Salcedo | November 10, 2014

“The Babadook” shows the viewer how grief can come to dominate a human being. The mind falls into a depression and, suddenly, tree branches become claws, basements turn into cemeteries and shadows evolve into a supernatural monster.

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Interning with the Virginia Film Festival

By Nina Lukow | November 8, 2014

Every fall, University students can expect certain time-honored traditions to return to Grounds: Rotunda Sing kicks off the year, Pancakes for Parkinson’s carries us through the mid-semester slump, and Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn boasts of the largest amount of babies and puppies in costumes on any college campus.

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Queen Gilmores Rule Netflix

By Candace Carter | November 7, 2014

If you have not seen every episode of “Gilmore Girls,” do yourself a favor and binge watch all seven seasons.

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Professor Stephen Cushman unravels “The Red List”

By Noah Zeidman | November 4, 2014

Following his 2011 collection of short poems, “Riffraff,” English Prof. Stephen Cushman has released a book-length poem titled “The Red List.” An in-depth exploration of endangerment and modernity, “The Red List” is rich with insight about human interaction in the modern age.

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Party like it’s “1989”

By Naveed Tavakol | November 4, 2014

Country-turned-pop songwriter Taylor Swift unleashed another chart-topping album last week, following the success of single “Shake it Off” released this past August.

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Inside the Virginia Film Festival

By Robin Yeh | November 3, 2014

The 27th annual Virginia Film Festival begins this Thursday, Nov.

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Slipknot’s latest chapter a welcome progression

By Robert Shimshock | November 1, 2014

Just like their comrades in Anonymous, there seems to be more to Slipknot than meets the eye. Beneath the maniacal grotesquery, some perverted sense of self must be decipherable only through buying albums.

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‘John Wick’ marks Keanu Reeves’ triumphant return to action films

By Christian Salcedo | November 1, 2014

In “John Wick,” Keanu Reeves returns to the screen in what may be one of his finest roles in a decade.

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The return of “Grimm” looks anything but uninviting

By Merlin Zhang | November 1, 2014

The fourth season of “Grimm” came back with force Oct. 24, promising viewers new thrills and unexpected developments, despite showcasing a few character flaws along the way. The show’s strength is in its pacing.

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The return of “Grimm” looks anything but uninviting

By Merlin Zhang | October 31, 2014

The fourth season of “Grimm” came back with force Oct. 24, promising viewers new thrills and unexpected developments, despite showcasing a few character flaws along the way.

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The Last Bison’s return to central VA

By Noah Zeidman | October 30, 2014

Following the release of ambitious last album "VA," Virginia natives The Last Bison will bring their uniquely, folksy sound to The Southern Cafe & Music Hall Friday, Nov.

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St. Paul and the Broken Bones’ triumphant sold-out return

By Catherine Jessee | October 30, 2014

Alabamian seven-piece soul band St. Paul and the Broken Bones played for a sold-out crowd at the Jefferson Theater Thursday night.

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Run the Jewels’ latest project is not to miss

By Carson Newman | October 30, 2014

In anticipation of Run the Jewels’ appearance at The Jefferson Theater this Sunday, Arts & Entertainment sat down with American hip-hop duo Killer Mike and EI-P to discuss the musicians’ latest project and their upcoming performance.

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“Once Gone” dance, composition performance lacks widespread appeal

By Lauren Dozier | October 30, 2014

“Once Gone,” a collaboration between choreographer Abigail Levine and composer Erik Deluca, was featured at the Open Grounds Corner study Friday.