Freedom is just another word for Kris Kristofferson
At some point quite early in your long life it dawned on you that you had already written the words the world is going to want to see on your […]
Adam Brock’s vision shines on Borrowed Beams of Light’s new EP
For years, local music fans only knew Adam Brock as a drummer, the powerful force behind bands like The Nice Jenkins and Invisible Hand. But it’s always been clear that […]
CVILLE Arts Beat: Top Picks for Jul 30-Aug 6
Saturday 8/4 Deadpan diva Esther Ku is charming and adorable. But, be warned—it’s all part of a devious plan to put you at ease, leaving you wide open for a self-deprecating, […]
T.V.: “XXX Olypmic Games,” “All the Right Moves,” “Rat B*stards”
“XXX Olympic Games” All week, NBC and its affiliate networks It’s the first full week of the Olympics, which basically means most of the other networks are raising their hands […]
The Watch; R, 98 minutes; Regal Downtown Mall 6
Do not think that just because its name was changed, the movie formerly known as Neighborhood Watch has in any way been neutered. Granted, it does have some fertility issues, […]
Brock’s vision shines on Borrowed Beams of Light’s new EP
For years, local music fans only knew Adam Brock as a drummer, the powerful force behind bands like The Nice Jenkins and Invisible Hand. But it’s always been clear that […]
T.V.: “Top Chef Masters,” “3,” “XXX Olympiad Opening Ceremonies”
“Top Chef Masters” Wednesday 10pm, Bravo Although I love “Top Chef,” I have never been able to get into its “Masters” spin-off. It’s basically the kinder, gentler version of the […]
The Dark Knight Rises; PG-13, 164 minutes; Regal Seminole Square 4
No wonder Bruce Wayne retired from being Batman. Everybody wants to psychoanalyze the guy: His butler, his burglar, his nemesis, his police commissioner, and practically anyone with a hand in […]
Billy Hunt’s scream portraits are all the rage (and joy)
Billy Hunt is a Charlottesville-based photographer who pairs fun, accessible concepts with high-quality image-making. He’s probably best known for his extensive photography of the Collective of Lady’s Arm Wrestling (CLAW) […]
T.V.: “Project Runway,” “Bachelor Pad,” “Alphas”
“Project Runway” Thursday 9pm, Lifetime It wasn’t long ago that I was bemoaning the state of this once-great fashion design show, but the charming “All Stars” spin-off did a lot […]