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'The Theory of Everything' triumphs

By Ellen Adams | November 13, 2014

“The Theory of Everything,” which screened at Culbreth Theater Friday night as part of the Virginia Film Festival, tells the true story of the relationship between legendary physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his ex-wife Jane Hawking (Felicity Jones). Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen,” the story begins in Hawking’s early days at Cambridge as a young Ph.D.

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Run The Jewels run the Jefferson

By Millicent Usoro | November 13, 2014

Run the Jewels’ performance at the Jefferson Theater Sunday, Nov. 2 delivered many of the same things as their sophomore album: a monumental, triumphant punch in the face.

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Super Smash Bros. makes successful transition to handheld gaming

By Robert Shimshock | November 13, 2014

“MELEE!” From 2001 onward, this word — bellowed by voice actor Dean Harrington — marked the beginning of a night of comic violence in front of the television.

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Delightful “5 to 7” is Handled with Care

By Sam Henson | November 12, 2014

“5 to 7” begins with struggling New York writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) as he sorts through numerous rejection letters from national publications.

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Amuse Bouche’s Show “But, Is It Art” Brings Laughs to O-Hill

By Caroline Crossman | November 12, 2014

For students hunting for a good laugh at the University, Amuse Bouche has the performance to lift you out of the mid-semester slump.

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Daniel Lanois makes an album for the uninvolved listener

By Noah Zeidman | November 12, 2014

Daniel Lanois most often appears in the role of producer. His signature sonic touch can be found on mid-to-late-era Bob Dylan albums, U2 classics and “Le Noise,” Neil Young’s sparse album consisting only of electric guitar and voice.

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The Virginia Gentlemen step out in “Full Attire”

By Elise Mollica | November 12, 2014

The Virginia Gentlemen announced the release of their newest studio album at their sold-out Family Weekend Concert. As the University's oldest a cappella group, the ‘VGs’ have been performing for their peers and the Charlottesville community for more than 60 years.

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Extending “The Kennedy Half Century”

By Stephanie Hendarta | November 12, 2014

One year after the publication of “The Kennedy Half Century,” a comprehensive account of John F.

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“The Imitation Game” shines in the Virginia Film Festival

By Charles Hancock | November 11, 2014

“The Imitation Game” begins with a Benedict Cumberbatch voiceover — telling the audience to pay attention, and advising them not to miss a single detail.

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"Low Down" delves deep in cinematic excellence

By Lauren Dozier | November 11, 2014

Director Jeff Preiss’ first biopic “Low Down,” a film based on the life of jazz pianist Joe Albany (played by John Hawkes), was featured in the Virginia Film Festival Friday, bringing together a promising cast and a compelling foundation deeply rooted in the rich jazz culture of the 1970s. Albany’s complex relationship with daughter Amy (Elle Fanning) and his struggles with drug abuse are relayed through the latter character’s perspective.

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The Last Bison is Tasty, Rare

By Ryan Waligora | November 11, 2014

A name like “The Last Bison” is already so folk it feels like flannel. It evokes something primal, ancient and earthy which remains in the present day.

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“Interstellar,” an otherworldly experience

By Charles Hancock | November 11, 2014

“Interstellar” — a film of extraordinary ambition, intelligence and heart — marks another triumph for director Christopher Nolan.

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A look inside the Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour

November 11, 2014

The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour came to downtown Charlottesville to share the ancient and sacred relics of Buddhist tradition Oct.

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“Foxcatcher”: a collision course

By Charles Hancock | November 10, 2014

“Foxcatcher” is an intense psychological drama. It serves as a great showcase for its three leads, telling the true story of multimillionaire John du Pont’s (Steve Carell) murder of Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo). After winning gold in the 1984 Olympic Games, Mark Schultz is recruited by John du Pont to be the star of a wrestling team of future gold medalists that du Pont plans to coach.

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Talking the Virginia Film Festival

By Charles Hancock | November 10, 2014

For over 25 years, the Virginia Film Festival has been a marquee event for the city of Charlottesville, welcoming local, national and international films and filmmakers for several days of screenings, panels and other events.

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“The Babadook” is more than just a horror film

By Christian Salcedo | November 10, 2014

“The Babadook” shows the viewer how grief can come to dominate a human being. The mind falls into a depression and, suddenly, tree branches become claws, basements turn into cemeteries and shadows evolve into a supernatural monster.

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Interning with the Virginia Film Festival

By Nina Lukow | November 8, 2014

Every fall, University students can expect certain time-honored traditions to return to Grounds: Rotunda Sing kicks off the year, Pancakes for Parkinson’s carries us through the mid-semester slump, and Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn boasts of the largest amount of babies and puppies in costumes on any college campus.

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Queen Gilmores Rule Netflix

By Candace Carter | November 7, 2014

If you have not seen every episode of “Gilmore Girls,” do yourself a favor and binge watch all seven seasons.

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Professor Stephen Cushman unravels “The Red List”

By Noah Zeidman | November 4, 2014

Following his 2011 collection of short poems, “Riffraff,” English Prof. Stephen Cushman has released a book-length poem titled “The Red List.” An in-depth exploration of endangerment and modernity, “The Red List” is rich with insight about human interaction in the modern age.

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Party like it’s “1989”

By Naveed Tavakol | November 4, 2014

Country-turned-pop songwriter Taylor Swift unleashed another chart-topping album last week, following the success of single “Shake it Off” released this past August.