“Crew Girl” is not reinventing the wheel, nor is it particularly interested in doing so.
“Verity” is entertaining in moments, particularly when its dialogue becomes so outrageous that disbelief gives way to amusement.
The Festival’s 39th rendition, which will run for five days from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, will feature a myriad of films from Virginia and across the world, as well as live discussions and panels with celebrated filmmakers and industry professionals.
Here are four stories to help students refocus, return to their goals and find inspiration for an academic comeback.
Here are three essential watches for any reader as they prepare to witness the leaves outside their windows change from green to orange.
2026 seemed to usher in an abundance of literary adaptations that quickly turned into cultural phenomena.
As August ushers in autumn, the records and ratings of summer 2026 will remain a receipt of a cultural moment of time — and a reminder of the unique and collective effervescence that comes from showing up, together.
With a career-best global opening weekend at the box office for Nolan and overwhelmingly positive critical and audience reception, it looks like smooth sailing for “The Odyssey” into award season — though whether Nolan has fully earned those laurels is less certain.
The live-action remake of this beloved film was released July 10, starring newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson reprising his role as Maui.
Animation studio Illumination released “Minions & Monsters” July 1, which revolves around an entirely new cast of Minions from those in any of the previous six movies.
Since its debut 25 years ago, the Summer Film Academy has consistently offered local students access to film education and production every summer.
There is no wrong way to get into LGBTQ+ cinema, but these four films are a good starting point.
What makes “The Sheep Detectives” so surprising is the grace with which it handles such emotional complexity.
Little said he plans on continuing to write creatively and critically after he retires, and will remain intellectually curious.
These three films detail how to comprehend, climb and cruise across corporate America for those still finding the prospect of an office-centered life overwhelming.
Following the film’s Friday release, it is apparent that while it shines in the homage, it ultimately falters in its storytelling, struggling to compile a cohesive narrative that delves deeper into the star’s life.
Nothing about the promotional rollout for “The Drama” is out of the ordinary.
Unfortunately, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” despite ambitious efforts in some respects, plays it much safer than its predecessor while making a slew of bizarre choices detrimental to the movie’s pacing and overall enjoyability.
In the spirit of spring cleaning, these four movies explore transformation, reinvention and the small, hopeful steps that lead characters toward fresh beginnings.
The annual Virginia Student Film Festival will return this weekend Friday and Saturday, showing students’ short films in addition to a speaker panel taking place at Monroe Hill House.
