Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Do you remember the first movie you saw in theaters? Do you recall an awkward date with that unforgettable buttery popcorn? Whether you recall fond or negative memories, movie theaters hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults. There is one problem though, most people do not […]
Continue ReadingMadison Weikle, staff writer It was an unusually warm Thursday night when the movie Black Panther hit theaters in Charlottesville. The local movie theater Violet Crown, located on the downtown mall across from Mudhouse Coffee, released the movie in the early evening at 7 p.m. With crowds out the door and a strong presence […]
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Jesus Duran Reyes, staff writer Screenwriter and director Martin McDonagh, added another dark comedy to his resume, along with seven Oscar nominations in his fourth featured film. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the story of an ambitious mother of two, Mildred Hayes, played by Frances McDormand. She is a fearless woman willing to […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer Friday, Feb. 16, 300 people sit in a large auditorium, all waiting for one thing. PVCC faculty and staff, students, children, parents, and seniors are all ready for “The Moment.” Lights go out and a screen flickers on, out of nowhere appears a small lamp. Everyone goes silent immediately as […]
Continue ReadingRay Petree III, staff writer PVCC’s film enthusiasts and casual moviegoers alike have been blessed with the college’s Free Movie Friday event, but we here at the Forum would be remiss to not inform you of another avenue offered at PVCC to satisfy your movie fix. The Film Series is an irregularly scheduled club at […]
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Charles Stish, assistant editor In 2006, Al Gore published An Inconvenient Truth, the documentary which is arguably his most renowned work as it enlightened people worldwide about the horrors of global warming and pollution. Now, eleven years later, the former vice president of the United States has given the world his follow-up documentary An Inconvenient […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer As I sat in my seat on Friday night, anxiously waiting for The Big Sick to begin, a couple spoke to a PVCC student about the event. The couple were two Charlottesville residents who had just recently heard of the exciting Free Movie Friday. The excited student told the couple that […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor On Friday, Aug. 25, PVCC students, faculty, and staff gathered with their friends and family outside PVCC’s main building for some fun and entertainment in the warm summer weather. Fireflies twinkled in the air as people played volleyball and spikeball while enjoying free popcorn. However, the highlight of the evening began […]
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Jake Delaurier, staff writer As the school year comes to a close, students have a lot to look forward to during their break from school such as this year’s slate of summer movies. Summer time is always packed with blockbusters to see, and this year is no exception. The superhero genre has easily become one […]
Continue ReadingShawn Stevenson, staff writer Jordan Peele’s Get Out possesses a je ne sais quoi all of its own. Bringing its audience a fresh sense of horror with satirical racism and a dash of comedy. Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is a black photographer who goes to a well-endowed suburbia with his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) to […]
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