Of the many ways to connect with a culture, music has to be the most enjoyable. Each culture produces its own style — its songs or instruments conjuring images of landscape, people and traditions.
Few audiences would expect to cheer as lines of “brown shirts” stepped before a massive Third Reich flag.
With Halloween on the way, the pull to see a good thriller is stronger than ever. The recently released “Dracula Untold” promised a new twist on the classic horror tale, but delivers a mixed bag.Some elements of the film were original and quite enjoyable.
The temperature may have spiked Sunday, but the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase still saw visitors arrive in droves, eager to celebrate the work of master artisans and artists from across the state.
This year the Virginia Film Festival brought Charlottesville a true wonder with the 2012 Dutch film, “The Zigzag Kid.” Through its partnership with Congregation Beth Israel, the film was featured as one of the three made from a Jewish perspective. The movie, however, has a message relevant to all audience members, encouraging them to embrace their individuality.
The separation of a book lover from his books is a sorry sight. Unfortunately, college students often feel too busy for any reading beyond their course syllabi.
It wasn’t until I saw the trailer for “Austenland,” starring Keri Russell, that the world of Jane Austen suddenly seemed engaging and even funny.
