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The Fralin Museum of Art Awarded $125,000 from the Terra Foundation for American Art
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Peter Gould Offers Valuable Insight During a Q&A with “Better Call Saul” Class
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“Virginia is for Artists” Brings a Colorful Perspective to McIntire
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The Nature of Being Human: How Photojournalists Bring the World to You
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Peter Gould Offers Valuable Insight During a Q&A with “Better Call Saul” Class
Students in the new “Better Call Saul” media studies course convened on Zoom Tuesday morning and eagerly awaited the arrival of a very special guest — Peter Gould, the television writer and co-creator of the show.
The Music Beat: This UVA Lecturer Turns Up the Sound on Silent Film
Marshall, joined by student and community musicians, perform the movie score during the viewing – just as audiences would have heard when the films were first screened.
UVA Alumna Helps Others Break Through the Glass Ceiling
Inspired by a groundbreaking female leader, University of Virginia alumna Shannon Nash is now sharing the story of Black women climbing the corporate ladder in her latest film, “OnBoard.”
This UVA Alum Is Heading to the Oscars – Again
Mark Johnson started his journey in the film industry in front of the camera, but his career took off once he moved behind the scenes. The 1971 University of Virginia alumnus grew up in Spain and was booked as an extra for a few British and American movies, but found he enjoyed his gigs as a production assistant more than he ever liked being on camera. Plus, he admits, he wasn’t a very good actor. After graduating from UVA, he went to the University of Iowa, eventually earning a master’s degree in film scholarship. “I just fell in love with the romance of making movies,” Johnson said. “I never thought that it could be a career.”
Spotlight on Light House Studio
The youth nonprofit film center serves as a beacon of creativity for the Charlottesville community.
A Time for Film: Law Faculty Members Recommend Their Favorite Movies on Lawyering
Looking for a movie to watch on a chilly winter night? University of Virginia School of Law faculty members recently shared their favorite films on lawyering, with picks drawn from history, literature and current events.
A Walk Through Grounds Brought Her to Acting. Now, She’s a Christmas Movie Star
It’s only fitting Jen Lilley’s University of Virginia story includes the type of fairy tale elements that are now staples of her movies.
Rocky Horror at UVA brings "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to Newcomb Theatre
The student-run cast of Rocky Horror at U.Va. screened “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Newcomb Hall Theater Friday evening, a semesterly tradition drawing an enthusiastic audience of die-hard “Rocky” fans and new viewers alike. Bubbles blew, toilet paper flew and cast members shed a layer or two as the 1975 cult-classic played behind a live shadow cast reenactment.
U.Va. alumna Karen Zipor makes a splash in the entertainment industry
For many students pursuing degrees in the arts, graduation demands an answer to the age-old question begged by parents, grandparents and uncles — “What can you even do with that degree?” For Class of 2022 alumna Karen Zipor, the answer is easy.
Arts on the Hill: A Very Special Afternoon with Jon Batiste
Arts on the Hill is a recurring event on Carr's Hill featuring artists and scholars from our faculty and student body and visiting artists and scholars from around the globe. President Jim Ryan will host guests each month during the academic year for performances and discussions around the Arts at UVA!!
Virginia Film Festival highlights “May December” and the perils of public perception
Todd Haynes’ "May December” was one of the final screenings at this year’s Virginia Film Festival, and Sunday afternoon found the Paramount Theater packed with viewers eagerly anticipating his newest feature. The film, starring Academy Award winners Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, debuted at Festival de Cannes last May to critical acclaim, and has been making its rounds on the festival circuit in advance of its arrival in US theaters Nov. 17 and on Netflix Dec. 1.