'Last Days in the Desert' is a unique exploration of Jesus's human side in way that is contemplative, creative, and respectful.
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Middleburg Film Festival Review: ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’
Kent Jones's 'Hitchcock/Truffaut' is a brilliantly executed glimpse into the minds of two masters in cinema.
Read More »Book Tour: Ted Koppel’s ‘Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath’
Ted Koppel, on tour promoting his new book "Lights Out", warned that cyberattacks will hit the power grid next, a dire situation that the U.S. won't be able to handle.
Read More »Middleburg and Virginia Film Festivals: ‘Ithaca’
Meg Ryan's directorial debut about Homer Macauley's coming-of-age deserves much more positive attention.
Read More »Book Tour: Ethan Hawke’s ‘Rules for a Knight’
Ethan Hawke fittingly described his book as "ethics for the kids in a fun way" and spoke about his career.
Read More »Virginia Film Festival: Oliver Stone Revisits “Born on the Fourth of July”
Oliver Stone explains his anti-war views, making "Born on the Fourth of July," and his latest film on Edward Snowden.
Read More »Virginia Film Festival: ‘Mercy Street’
Cast members and a Civil War historian examined the role of women, getting into character, and wardrobe challenges.
Read More »Documentary Review: ‘Ball of Confusion: The 1968 Presidential Election’
Larry J. Sabato, politics professor and director of UVa’s Center for Politics, interviewed Edward Nixon at an advance screening of "Ball of Confusion."
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: Dante Spinotti Receives Distinguished Cinematographer Award
Dante Spinotti gave an overview of his career and techniques as a cinematographer.
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: Catherine Hardwicke Wants to Fix Gender Parity in Hollywood
Director Catherine Hardwicke reflects on lessons learned during 'Twilight' as she endeavors to steer Hollywood away from advancing only "pale and male" careers.
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