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A&E

“Fed Up” characterizes childhood obesity “epidemic”

“Fed Up” most certainly lends itself to fervent dialogue. The film seeks to rid its viewers of common misconceptions about childhood obesity in America, to make clear the dangers of processed foods and to explain the societal forces behind what it calls an “obesity epidemic.” 


A&E

‘Steve Jobs’ hits a home-run

It feels like the previous Steve Jobs drama, “Jobs,” came out just yesterday. However, the recent adaptation of Walter Isaacson’s biography of the former Apple leader from director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is real deal and demands to be seen.


A&E

A conversation with The Struts

British indie rock band The Struts performed at The Southern in Charlottesville last night, with The Karma Killers opening. The Cavalier Daily had the opportunity to speak to frontman Luke Spiller in advance of the Charlottesville concert.


A&E

“Beasts of No Nation” finds beauty in brutality

Netflix released its first original film “Beasts of No Nation.” After paying around $12 million for the international rights, Netflix was hoping that this film would do what “House of Cards” did for their television department and launch them off as an established film distributor. 


A&E

Fargo season premiere promises excellence

Following the classic “This is a true story” text — even though it’s not — the second season of “Fargo” begins coldly as actors in the black and white western, “The Massacre at Sioux Falls” impatiently await the film’s star, Ronald Reagan.


Latest Video

Latest Podcast

With Election Day looming overhead, students are faced with questions about how and why this election, and their vote, matters. Ella Nelsen and Blake Boudreaux, presidents of University Democrats and College Republicans, respectively, and fourth-year College students, delve into the changes that student advocacy and political involvement are facing this election season.