Actor, director and writer Ethan Hawke shared in a screening and conversation at the Virginia Film Festival.
Critics bemoan the invasion of smartphones and technology into everyday life, but not long ago the tech industry was seen as a well of optimism and dreams.
Satirical horror film is arguably the weirdest showing of the 2019 Virginia Film Festival.
The film is a difficult but necessary watch.
No moment captured is unnecessary and no time is wasted in "Waves" — the viewer is inserted into the interiority of the characters and is never released.
Producer Daniela Taper Lundberg and actress Vanessa Bell Calloway discussed the intensity of filming on plantations as the film likely reflected true history that occurred there.
"Western Stars" is everything Springsteen is — eloquent, raw, concise and beautiful.
One-time University professor Ann Beattie shared her short fiction in an Old Cabell reading and masterclass with MFA students and creative writing undergraduates.
VAFF nailed it three years ago by selecting “Loving,” and this year, with Bryan Stevenson biopic “Just Mercy,” they have again hit upon the perfect film for the occasion.
Locals were welcome to both pilsners and pirouettes while contributing to the Charlottesville Ballet and enjoying a preview of "The Nutcracker."
Artist Bayeté gave a talk Oct. 16 that spanned his multimedia art career of sculpture, photography, video and interactive technological elements.
While never crossing the line, Sedaris masterfully led the audience up to the edge of compassion and comfort with an intimate reading of four essays.
While the concert mainly drew in alumni attending fundraising events for the University and Charlottesville locals, there were pockets of students that attended.
“Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” will be screened on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Newcomb Hall Theater at 5 p.m. A panel and book signing will follow.
“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is a suspenseful, cathartic and ultimately beautiful film.
“I was interested in the challenges of a two person show without costume changes or sets,” Directer Dave Dalton said.
The film that opened the three night festival was the 2017 documentary “Nostalgia for the Future,” which was co-directed by Kishore and his partner Rohan Shivkumar.
The third annual Spanish, Italian and Portuguese Film Festival took place this past weekend on Grounds and in downtown Charlottesville.
College graduate Micah Ariel Watson ('18) previewed her new web series "Black Enough" at Vinegar Hill Theatre last Saturday.
A Quick And Tragic Thaw will be on public display in Ruffin Gallery until Oct.18th.
