it isn’t just the summer blockbusters that have impressed — there have been numerous independent films exemplifying the power of filmmaking.
Emma Seligman’s “Bottoms” hit theaters on August 25, instantly redefining the teen sex comedy for a new generation.
Last Sunday, Arcy Drive made it back to Virginia — rocking The Southern Cafe & Music Hall — the latest stop on their nationwide tour, The Stattic Tour Part 2.Through their youthful spirit and undeniable talent, the group captured the audience’s heart and attention from start to finish.
Give these three artists a listen as they establish their place in the indie-rock scene.
As University students new and old return to Charlottesville, the University Programs Council (UPC), UVA Arts, and the Charlottesville community offer numerous opportunities to reconnect with and explore the local arts scene after a summer away.
Following her time at the University, School of Architecture alumna Makaela Johansen has made strides in her blossoming graphic design career. Just over a year after her 2022 graduation, Johansen sat down to reflect upon her journey, passions and goals.
The Charlottesville community gathered at the Ting Pavilion on Friday evening to watch the Isabel Bailey Band, a folk-rock ensemble out of Richmond.
Performed last week in the Helms Theatre as part of the Virginia Theatre Festival, the play follows the romance between Jack Ludwig — a World War II military doctor — and Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress.
In her debut novel “Fireflies and Zeroes,” Liz Larson shares the shimmering firefly-like charm of Charlottesville alongside the city’s flaws, its zeroes.
Even before hitting theaters on July 21, the latest “Barbie” movie sent pop culture into a hot pink frenzy.
Dramatic as it is educational, Nolan provides an authentic portrayal of The Manhattan Project and goes above and beyond by displaying the scrutiny Oppenheimer faced from the U.S. government after WWII.
Charlottesville’s flourishing arts and culture scene provides many opportunities to fill your summer days and explore new art, film and music.
With the hot weather finally settling in, it is the perfect time to dip your toes into some classic songs that encapsulate the summer sun and your aching heart all at once. Here are five golden oldies that perfectly express that longing you might be feeling this July.
In his newest release “Asteroid City,” Anderson presents a healthy dose of that signature flair his fans know so well. With the help of a star-studded cast and co-writer Roman Coppola, the filmmaker explores the artistic process and what it means to be a storyteller.
Ever since his days on X-Factor with former band One Direction, Niall Horan has been known for his wholesome charm and jovial attitude. While his charm and sunny disposition has come through in his solo ventures as well, Horan explores more moodier sentiments and nostalgic sounds through his most recent record, “The Show.”
“Into the Spider-Verse” carefully curated Miles’s 2D comic book world, but “Across the Spider-Verse” introduces a greater variety of animation.
The highly anticipated return of Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” is right around the corner, and it is packed with as much thrilling drama and suspenseful mystery as season one. Ahead of its June 5 premiere, the main trio of the anthology series’ second season sat down with The Cavalier Daily last month to talk transforming into Y2K teenagers, and the escapades of the first seven episodes.
Revelations, incidents, and complications have become so expected by the show’s fans that the most shocking thing “Succession” could do is have no twist at all. This is exactly what the show does in its much-anticipated fourth and final season, paradoxically keeping the show fresh by flipping the script to become more predictable than usual.
“Master Gardener,” the latest study of tortured masculinity from writer-director Paul Schrader, opens on a shot of Narvel Roth, the film’s protagonist, nocturnally scribbling his thoughts inside of a diary. For those well-versed in the legendary filmmaker’s body of work, this is a strikingly familiar image.
As the wave of book bans reaches Virginia, public schools are being forced to consider the balance between students’ exploration and protection through literature.
