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Black-oriented arts courses at U.Va. expand to cover past and present

By Lauren Whitlock and Mary Kurbanov | February 11, 2022

It is essential to follow the development of Black culture as it relates to today.

Nobody shoots a close-up like director Barry Jenkins.

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Black director Barry Jenkins is already headed for the history books

By Charles Burns | February 10, 2022

The acclaimed Black auteur, who’s only made three feature films to date, has already established himself as one of contemporary cinema’s most notable talents.

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“Steps” projects humanity with loud realness and grace

By Sarah Howorth | February 8, 2022

“If you don’t see stories written for you, you should write them yourself,” Faulkner said.

This month brings with it ample opportunity to appreciate the work of Black authors, whether old or new, and experience love in all its beauty and depth from another perspective.

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

By Audrey Cruey | February 6, 2022

February’s book club picks explore the strength of love, ranging from the familial to romantic kind, and detail the different realities faced by those navigating emotional relationships.

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Semester in preview: local arts events to look forward to

By Grace Eberhardt | February 4, 2022

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection currently features three unique exhibitions of aboriginal Australian artwork — “50 Years of Papunya Tula Artists,” “Boomalli Prints and Paper” and “Madayin.”

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dhruv’s “rapunzel” is a fresh addition to bedroom pop

By Mahika Ghaisas | February 4, 2022

Almost three years later on January 21, 2022, dhruv released his EP “rapunzel,” which is his first full-length project.

The last three years have been quite important for the Weeknd’s career — he has had three Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits, performed at the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show and with “Blinding Lights” he created one of the most popular songs in music history.

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The Weeknd masterfully reflects on his past with “Dawn FM”

By Omari John | February 1, 2022

2022 has just begun and the Weeknd is bringing in the new year by dropping his new album “Dawn FM.”

Not only did “Insecure” ignite a renaissance in Black TV audiences haven’t seen since the late '90s, the series also introduced numerous Black creators to Hollywood including Issa Rae.

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Cast and crew of “Insecure” stick the landing for the series finale

By Omari John | January 30, 2022

Over the last five years, audiences have invested their time into the show's characters including Issa Dee, her best friend, Molly Carter, and Issa’s love interest, Lawrence Walker.

Without a doubt, these vocals are ones you’ll want to reverberate against bedroom walls while escaping the cold.

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Soundtrack to a bearable winter

By Sarah Howorth | January 27, 2022

Fill your playlist with tracks that embody what it feels like to wake up to a bright, low-hanging sun after days of muted color.

There’s only one issue with this tentative courtship, and it’s a big one.

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“Licorice Pizza” is an entertaining and spellbinding comedy

By Charles Burns | January 26, 2022

Paul Thomas Anderson's mixture of the bleak and the beautiful gives “Licorice Pizza” an emotional kick.

Books are the easiest way to change perspective by sitting in someone else’s shoes for a glorious 300-some pages.

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A&E Book Club: Three books to read in January

By Olivia Garrone | January 20, 2022

This month's book club picks specifically will help you explore different points of view that will linger long past 2022.

Tyler, the Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost" ranks among the top albums of 2021.

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Elite albums of 2021

By Tanner Rowe | January 20, 2022

This list ranks the five most cohesive, inspired and distinctive projects released last year, celebrating those that provided cultural nourishment and reflection when all else seemed stagnant.

“The Matrix Resurrections" was released on Dec. 22.

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The Matrix Resurrections didn’t need to happen, and that’s why it’s brilliant

By Randolph Brownell | January 11, 2022

“The Matrix Resurrections” released to theaters and HBO Max on De.c 22 with Neo — played by Keanu Reeves — back in the Matrix, but under some interesting circumstances that help to keep him asleep.

Adam McKay's satirical sci-fi movie, "Don’t Look Up," features an almost overwhelmingly star-studded cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill and amongst others.

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‘Don’t Look Up’ is a bit of a loud mess, but that’s kind of the point

By Jamie Jeong | January 10, 2022

The parallel between characters and events in the movie to those in the real world make apparent that the film is an allegory for the world’s treatment of scientific crises, whether that be climate change or COVID-19.

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Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ looks gorgeous but falls short of greatness

By Charles Burns | December 31, 2021

The first word that comes to mind when describing "West Side Story," the second cinematic adaptation of the influential stage musical, is virtuosic.

In the last decade, cable channels have turned former sitcom stars finding the spirit of Christmas into a genre of its own.

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The most underrated made-for-TV Christmas movies

By Olivia Garrone | December 22, 2021

Though historically overlooked next to holiday blockbuster hits and cartoon classics, the made-for-TV Christmas movie genre has a lot to offer.

Featuring James Stewart and Donna Reed, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is often considered one of the best movies of all time — ranked No. 11 by the American Film Institute — for a reason.

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All the Hoos down in Hooville...

By Grace Eberhardt | December 17, 2021

The Christmas genre is deep and expansive enough to see you through a season’s worth of movie nights. Here’s where to start!

For better or worse, Hallmark holiday movies have undeniably ingrained themselves into American Christmas culture.

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The lasting appeal of Hallmark’s holiday movie formula

By Lauren Whitlock | December 3, 2021

The key to the pervasiveness of Hallmark's holiday movies at this time of year lies in the very thing that these movies are most frequently mocked for: their formulaic nature.

Travis Scott, or Jacques Bermon Webster II, is possibly the most influential pop culture figure your parents don’t know.

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When raging goes too far

By Brandon Brown | December 3, 2021

In the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy, a lot of finger-pointing has occurred as people want someone to blame.

One of the University’s most popular events, The Virginia Film Festival, which took place Oct. 27-31, was also a favorite for a lot of students.

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Students reflect on their favorite arts events of the year

By Randolph Brownell | December 2, 2021

Included here are multiple student perspectives on the most memorable arts events they have attended or participated in over the past year.

Black-oriented arts courses at U.Va. expand to cover past and present

Black director Barry Jenkins is already headed for the history books

“Steps” projects humanity with loud realness and grace

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

Semester in preview: local arts events to look forward to

dhruv’s “rapunzel” is a fresh addition to bedroom pop

The Weeknd masterfully reflects on his past with “Dawn FM”

Cast and crew of “Insecure” stick the landing for the series finale

Soundtrack to a bearable winter

“Licorice Pizza” is an entertaining and spellbinding comedy

A&E Book Club: Three books to read in January

Elite albums of 2021

The Matrix Resurrections didn’t need to happen, and that’s why it’s brilliant

‘Don’t Look Up’ is a bit of a loud mess, but that’s kind of the point

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ looks gorgeous but falls short of greatness

The most underrated made-for-TV Christmas movies

All the Hoos down in Hooville...

The lasting appeal of Hallmark’s holiday movie formula

When raging goes too far

Students reflect on their favorite arts events of the year

VOROBYEVA: Renovate the motels

Extreme temperatures in rivers could foreshadow environmental damage in Charlottesville

Apple pie to comfort the soul

Lighting of the Lawn 2022 to uplift community at “Full Power”

RIZZIO: The Kitty Foster Memorial deserves better contextualization

School of Architecture to change academic eligibility for student employment positions

Aggravated assault reported in the 800 block of W Main Street

No. 3 men’s basketball handles Florida State 62-57 in ACC Opener

Honor Committee delays Constitutional Convention, passes two bylaws

U.Va. awards posthumous degrees to Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler

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