Freedom is just another word for Kris Kristofferson
When he steps out on the stage of the Paramount on July 30, with just a guitar and a harmonica, Kris Kristofferson will be 76 years old. He’ll be singing […]
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 […]