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Clear skies for the latest Bond?

By Ben Willis | November 15, 2012

His name is Bond, Geriatric Bond. No, I’m not just talking about the 50 year-old series. A grizzled and distinctively middle-aged James Bond is back and he needs to rely on his wits, as well as his friends, to come out of this mission alive.

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It takes a village: AVP concert highlights both sassy, serious sides

By Liz Carleton | November 11, 2012

Most University students consider the Academical Village People to be the most outrageous of the wide selection of University a cappella groups; in fact, some may write them off as the goofballs of the choral community.

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'Not That Funny' lives up to its title

By James Cassar | November 7, 2012

In my third review of Virginia Film Festival screenings, I’m faced with a reprise of sorts. Not That Funny is what I Am Not a Hipster is titularly: sort of a misnomer.

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Scandalous film is risky but lacks character development

By Kristen Hardy | November 7, 2012

About Cherry is mostly sex and drugs, with a little bit of heartache thrown in, too. The tale of a teenager with a terrible home life, this is not your average “inspirational, rise from the ashes” movie.

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Documentary captures Norfolk’s growing eclectic punk-rock scene

By Emily Benedict | November 7, 2012

Arriving 15 minutes early, my friend and I sat down in our seats excited to see a documentary about our hometown Norfolk.

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No ‘Silver Lining’ for this ‘Playbook’

By Conor Sheehey | November 7, 2012

It takes a pretty terrible movie to make a magnificent theater like the Paramount feel like a prison, and David O.

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Self-aware film depicts San Diego subculture, indie music

By James Cassar | November 7, 2012

I have been dressed for this occasion for two days straight: ironic, muted, flannel jeans skinnier than Nicole Richie, blister-inducing Chuck Taylor kicks, a trapper hat straight out of Northern Michigan and, of course, imitation Ray-Bans.

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Mansions on the Moon brings psychedelic, chill-wave vibe to Charlottesville

By Colleen Garrott | November 6, 2012

Indulge your inner hipster and hop on the Mansions on the Moon bandwagon now because pretty soon it’ll be standing room only.

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Joshua Radin beneath the surface

By Julia Horowitz | November 5, 2012

It’s probably safe to say singer-songwriter Joshua Radin never thought a medical problem would give rise to a highly-acclaimed fourth album.

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‘good kid,’ great album for lamar

By Isaac Buckley | November 1, 2012

Kendrick Lamar hails from Compton, Calif., known as the Mecca of gangster rap and a hotbed of drugs and gang violence.

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‘Red’ marks Swift’s passionate return

By Jamie Shalvey | November 1, 2012

Country crooner turned pop princess Taylor Swift delivers again with her fourth studio album, Red, by far her most versatile album to date.

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Mika’s ‘Origin’ makes for easy listening

By Sofia Economopoulos | November 1, 2012

Mika’s newest album The Origin of Love follows in the footsteps of the singer’s previous two albums with positive, pop-beats that lift up your mood no matter how down you are.

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Titus Andronicus: Back in ‘Business’

By Will Keel | November 1, 2012

The indie-folk-punk combination Titus Andronicus released its third album, Local Business, Oct. 22. The New Jersey band’s first album was raucous and hardy, the second introspective and thorough, sporting incredibly powerful sing-alongs and riotous choruses, but the group’s newest offering, Local Business, presents a more ‘70s-era vibe.

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Forecast mostly cloudy for 'Atlas'

By Bonni Dinerstein | November 1, 2012

It is difficult to know what to make of a film like Cloud Atlas. Directed by Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, the movie is based on a novel by David Mitchell and stars some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant and Susan Sarandon.

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'Nashville': Athens of South offers epic entertainment

By Millicent Usoro | November 1, 2012

Nashville is ABC’s attempt to contribute to the new trend of musical dram-com TV shows and movies that have emerged since the creation of FOX’s Glee.

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Neither beautiful nor beastly: latest CW drama proves mediocre

By Julie Inglis | November 1, 2012

I love a good fairy tale, and television’s current fairy tale obsession couldn’t make me happier.

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Killer comedy sends viewers to ‘seven’-th heaven

By James Cassar | November 1, 2012

When Inception hit theaters two years ago, moviegoers left with their jaws permanently dislocated and their minds left unattended in their vacated seats.

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Let's watch a Disney Channel movie

By Conor Sheehey | November 1, 2012

As Halloween season comes to dominate our lives this week, one thing is bound to be on everybody’s mind: the arrival of a new Disney Channel Original Movie.

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Born to perform: Boss wows packed JPJ audience

By Conor Sheehey | October 29, 2012

Bruce Springsteen might just be the most quintessentially American rock musician of our time. From the explosion of working-class angst in “Born to Run” to the sleek and sophisticated synth-beats of “Tunnel of Love,” the Boss has made a career out of capturing both the glamour and the grit of our national landscape.

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Argo: Political action blockbuster thrills crowd

By Stephanie Dodge | October 25, 2012

Ben Affleck first showed Hollywood he was someone to watch in his breakout role in Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with best friend Matt Damon.