The Virginia Film Festival kicks off its five-day run on Wednesday with a showing of “Maestro,” a new film written and directed by, and starring Bradley Cooper about the composer Leonard Bernstein’s life and romance with actress Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan.
There is always a waitlist for Stanley Stepanic’s course, “Dracula.” The University of Virginia assistant professor has been teaching it since 2007, and the number of students has grown every year. There are about 200 students enrolled this semester.
Cooler weather and colorful foliage in Charlottesville can mean only one thing: fall is in full swing at the University of Virginia, where the school and students have created a raft of spooky offerings between now and Oct. 31, Halloween night.
In a clever, blink-and-you-miss-it performing style, Amuse Bouche brings a unique craft to the University’s artistic community — long form improv. After a recent performance, members sat down to discuss improv, friendship and comedy.
The Virginia Film Festival announces its lineup for its upcoming 36th year, set for October 25-29. The Festival’s Opening Night Film is Maestro. Written, produced, and directed by Bradley Cooper, the film focuses on the relationship between Leonard Bernstein (Cooper) and his wife Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). The VAFF will welcome makeup effects artist Kazu Hiro (Academy Award winner for Bombshell and The Darkest Hour) to receive the VAFF Craft Award alongside the screening.
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