Topic: Film
Filthy Fun
John Waters visits Grounds
The theme of the Virginia Film Festival in November was “Funny Business,” which allowed new festival director Jody Kielbasa to show all kinds of funny films, from Chaplin-esque slapstick to…
Five Alumni Films at the 2009 Virginia Film Festival
The Virginia Film Festival runs Nov. 5 to 8, 2009. This year, several alumni will bring their films to Charlottesville. Matthew Broderick (right) with Wonderful World co-star Sanaa LathanGlenn Williamson…
Who makes the TV shows you love?
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen.
Keeping it Reel
Light House puts young people behind the lens
Young people are the largest consumers of digital media, films and TV. It’s a language they are taught to hear but not speak.
Music for the Silver Screen
How a film score tells the emotional story of a movie
How a film score tells the emotional story of a movie. Plus playlists for your next event.
Letters to the Editor
Rather, Palin tried to explain, when ambushed by Katie Couric (Col ’79) in an “interview,” that the government of Alaska has trade missions with Russia and Canada and that the…
July ’09 University News Highlights
With the July 1 turn of a two-year cycle, the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors will have new leadership.John O. “Dubby” Wynne (Law ‘71) of Virginia Beach, who was…
Top Five Alums of the U.Va. Digital Media Lab Who are Doing Cool Work (in chronological order)
Meghan Eckman.Claims to fame: Made music video-esque political documentary shorts—one of which went to Sundance—and a couple of movies with Guerrilla News Network. Toured in the U.S. and Europe in…
June ’09 University News Highlights
University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III will retire next summer after 20 years at the helm of one of the nation’s Public Ivies.Calling his time at U.Va. “magical,”…
Making Movies
Alumni are making movies, short films, television shows and documentaries, from coast to coast.
Emerging talents in the entertainment industry reveal the grit and creativity behind the glamour.
The Tibetan Connection
The University's unique relationship with an ancient culture
The people and culture of Tibet have been a part of the U.Va. community for decades, and a new center provides a fresh link to an area of growing international focus.
The Last Laugh
Tina Fey takes 30 Rock from underdog status to Emmy-winning series
Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin after 30 Rock won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Los Angeles. Photo by AP/Kevork DjansezianWhen Tina Fey’s (Col ’92) maiden effort at…
The Right Hook
Putting the splash back into fishing
Image provided by HowardfilmsWhen you think of riveting cinema, fishing films may not come to mind. Jamie Howard (Col ’90) begs to disagree. As founder and head of HowardFilms, he…
HIGHLIGHTS
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
