ARTS Pick: Houndmouth
Driven by Zappaesque blues guitar riffs and enchanting three-part harmonies, Houndmouth is making its mark in today’s burgeoning folk scene. The young band enjoyed a hectic festival schedule this summer, […]
ARTS Pick: The Mowgli’s
Named after Kipling’s character in The Jungle Book, the alternative rock band The Mowgli’s achieved success quickly after the single ”San Francisco” hit the airwaves. The eight-piece collaborative is defining a […]
The Adrenaline Film Project celebrates 10 years at VFF
When writer/director Jeff Wadlow suggested adding a production component to the Virginia Film Festival in 2004, he didn’t foresee that the 72-hour filmmaking competition would become his baby. “This is […]
ARTS Pick: Artisans Studio Tour
Craft lovers, get ready to hit the road for the 19th Annual Artisans Studio Tour, a self-guided visit to local studios exhibiting artists works and processes around Charlottesville and the […]
Film review: Robert Redford reclaims his acting cred on the open sea
Robert Redford has long been one of our greatest movie stars. He’s never been one of our greatest actors. For every compelling performance he gives—Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid […]
How the Virginia Film Fest begat “Breaking Bad” and more
Some film festivals are all about making deals. The Virginia Film Festival—not so much. And yet, Mr. Jefferson’s University’s annual fall movie-thon, now in its 26th year, has generated encounters […]
Comic Will Forte takes a dramatic turn in Nebraska
The last word that most people would use to describe former “Saturday Night Live” regular Will Forte’s acting style is “restrained.” “Relentless assault” would be more accurate. As the inept […]
Classic films have a lot to offer at this year’s festival
In recent years the Virginia Film Festival, under the leadership of Jody Kielbasa, has increased the number of new releases, concentrating on up-and-coming filmmakers, local productions, and sneak previews of […]
Filmmaker and actor Brian Wimer on freedom in expression
“There’s a point in Peter Pan when Peter and Wendy are pretending to be parents to the Lost Boys. Peter says, ‘Are we playing or is this real?’ Wendy says, […]
Easy Star Records helps U.S. reggae step out of Jamaican shadow
If Lem Oppenheimer is at all worried about perpetuating the stereotypes that come with being in the reggae business, he didn’t show it when he walked into a Belmont coffee shop […]