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Bridgman | Packer Dance are acclaimed for their innovative integration of choreography and video technology that explodes the partnering form into a magically populated stage where image and reality collide.

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Bridgman|Packer Dance kicks off virtual residency

By Kyndal Harrison | October 16, 2020

During their residency, students from the University — representing a host of majors and schools — will work in pairs during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study with the innovative dance group.

Actor and director Ethan Hawke will return to the 2020 Film Festival, which recently announced its full list of programming.

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What to expect from the 2020 Virginia Film Festival

By Max Russ | October 14, 2020

Despite the unusual circumstances brought by the pandemic, the festival will host a number of impressive guests on their online circuit.

Dawes lead vocalist Taylor Goldsmith flexes his poetic muscles in "Good Luck With Whatever"

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Dawes showing its best, or whatever

By Will Gunderson | October 12, 2020

With beautiful lyrics tackling tough themes, subtle acoustic instrumentation with a spattering of exciting electric guitar riffs and nine thoughtful, relatable songs, “Good Luck With Whatever” is the perfect representation of a band that's moving on and growing up.

Documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson's most recent project is an intimate look into her relationship with her father.

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‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ makes the painful reality of death beautifully surreal

By Omega Ilijevich | October 9, 2020

The film will inevitably compel anyone who sees it to think meaningfully about what it means to witness and be a part of the lives of those they care about.

"American Murder: The Family Next Door" explores the story of a true crime through the eyes of those directly involved.

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From a heinous crime to a fabulous documentary

By Max Paley | October 9, 2020

Following in the true crime footsteps of “Amanda Knox” and “Abducted in Plain Sight,” Netflix has done it again with a unique yet somber documentary about the true story of the Watts family murders case.

Disney talent Peyton Elizabeth Lee stars as Sam in the newest Disney+ original film.

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‘The Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ expands the Disney+ repertoire

By Max Paley | October 9, 2020

Filmed last summer in a pre-COVID-19 world, this may be one of Disney+’s only original releases for the rest of 2020 and, sadly, possibly years to come.

To coincide with the release of her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the singer put out a new album, “The Rarities."

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‘The Rarities’ is raw and real

By Darryle Aldridge | October 8, 2020

Known for making saccharine pop ballads similar to that of Celine Dion, “The Rarities” exposes the woman that was always behind the facade.

The Sundays' three phenomenal albums between 1990 and 1997 cemented them as legends of the basement party.

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Tied for First: ‘When I’m Thinking About You’ by The Sundays

By Stefan Lizarzaburu | October 8, 2020

Today, let’s celebrate The Sundays — makers of the greatest song of all time, “When I’m Thinking About You."

Will Marsh calls the anticipated EP “Ammunition” the most honest Gold Connections EP to date.

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How Gold Connections personalizes rock music

By Elliot Van Noy | October 7, 2020

Gold Connections' new EP "Ammunition" will drop November 16, featuring the newly released single "Stick Figures."

"The Great British Baking Show" brings together a dozen amateur bakers to compete for the elusive crown.

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‘The Great British Baking Show’ offers comforting satisfaction

By Olivia Garrone | October 5, 2020

“The Great British Baking Show” provides the comfort, warmth and delectable baked goods everyone could use amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Noah Hawley, showrunner of FX's “Fargo,” speaking at ComicCon 2019 panel for his other show ‘Legion’

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'Fargo' goes to the 1950s to reflect on what makes an American criminal

By Max Patten | October 4, 2020

The fourth season of "Fargo" appears to be the most complex and diverse season yet.

Married couple and musical duo Sylvan Esso released their third album, "Free Love," Sept. 25.

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‘Free Love’ and the expression of love’s simplicity and continuity

By Katelyn Ragland | October 4, 2020

Sylvan Esso’s latest album “Free Love” paints love and life as simple, continuous and intimate.

"The Ascension" is one of Sufjan Stevens’ most ambitious works yet, filled with nuance and challenging listeners to find meaning in it by looking inwards.

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Sufjan Stevens’ latest record is a grand, spiritual awakening

By Max Russ | October 4, 2020

Despite the underlying gloom that encapsulates so much of this album, there are also proclamations of compassion and optimism for the future.

College graduates Ashley Botkin and Addie Patrick co-curated the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection's exhibit “From Little Things Big Things Grow" along with Henry Skerritt, the Curator of Indigenous Arts of Australia at the Kluge-Ruhe.

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How power and privilege cannot move a people

By Kate Granruth | October 2, 2020

Entering an exhibit knowing that you simply will not be able to fully comprehend the art is unfamiliar territory for many audiences, but that element is precisely what makes this show so refreshing.

These three books will suit your spooky season and provide the perfect distraction from midterms.

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A&E Book Club: Three books to read this month

By Lauren Whitlock | October 1, 2020

Check out our three picks for the October edition of the A&E Book Club.

Millie Bobby Brown plays the titular role in Netflix's "Enola Holmes."

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‘Enola Holmes’ is a surprisingly fresh take on a classic

By Jamie Jeong | September 29, 2020

"Enola Holmes" has shaky execution that follows a wandering and tiresome plotline, but this is all forgivable, maybe even forgettable, due to Brown's performance.

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards occurred Sept. 20.

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‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Succession’ reign at the 2020 Emmys

By Joseph Riley | September 27, 2020

As bizarre as the 2020 Emmy Awards would seem to somebody who suddenly arrived at our present coronavirus-laced moment from, for example, this time last year, many of the award winners were anything but surprising.

Janelle Monáe stars in "Antebellum," a new horror film written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz.

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'Antebellum' shows a lot, but tells very little

By Kalista Diamantopoulos | September 27, 2020

While "Antebellum" had the potential to spark important conversations about the persisting impacts of slavery and Black trauma, it ultimately falls flat and comes across as performative.

"Unpregnant," a new film that dropped on HBO Max Sept. 10, is first and foremost a story about female friendship.

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'Unpregnant' confronts America’s abortion gap

By Isabel Junker | September 25, 2020

"Unpregnant" confronts controversy with an empowering abortion story.

"Host" is the songwriting debut of Madeline Follin, one half of the duo including her and Brian Oblivion that make up Cults.

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Cults creates a cinematic experience

By Sarah Howorth | September 24, 2020

Cults' new album "Host" is a much-awaited divergence from their usually upbeat mode of expression.

Bridgman|Packer Dance kicks off virtual residency

What to expect from the 2020 Virginia Film Festival

Dawes showing its best, or whatever

‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ makes the painful reality of death beautifully surreal

From a heinous crime to a fabulous documentary

‘The Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ expands the Disney+ repertoire

‘The Rarities’ is raw and real

Tied for First: ‘When I’m Thinking About You’ by The Sundays

How Gold Connections personalizes rock music

‘The Great British Baking Show’ offers comforting satisfaction

'Fargo' goes to the 1950s to reflect on what makes an American criminal

‘Free Love’ and the expression of love’s simplicity and continuity

Sufjan Stevens’ latest record is a grand, spiritual awakening

How power and privilege cannot move a people

A&E Book Club: Three books to read this month

‘Enola Holmes’ is a surprisingly fresh take on a classic

‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Succession’ reign at the 2020 Emmys

'Antebellum' shows a lot, but tells very little

'Unpregnant' confronts America’s abortion gap

Cults creates a cinematic experience

Honor Committee proposes constitutional change eliminating expulsion as a sanction

Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in 2OT

BIG Brain discovery could transform epilepsy treatment

Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

Top 10 ways to persevere through in-person classes

Men’s soccer suffers two straight losses

Bee Conscious Baking Company brings consciously curated goods to Charlottesville

Honor Committee debates use of the informed retraction in Sunday meeting

U.Va. hosts discussion on the American dream as part of Democracy Biennial

No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two of last four

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