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Puppet fun from Sesame Street to Star Wars

Posted May 10, 202300:28:20

Andrea Detwiler has been involved with puppets since graduating from VCU. She’s worked on projects for Sesame Street, Jim Henson Studios and two new...

Rewind to The Biograph

Posted May 3, 202300:28:21

Terry Rea was the first manager of Richmond’s iconic repertory cinema, The Biograph from 1972 to 1987, bringing all manner of foreign and art film...

Visit the Goochland Drive-In

Posted April 26, 202300:27:28

In August 2009, John Heidel and his wife, Kristina, opened The Goochland Drive-In Theater. It’s been going strong since then, propelled by their love...

A gripping doc about a refugee mom

Posted April 19, 202300:25:15

Anahita fled Afghanistan in August 2021 with her 5 children. This documentary features her interview as she explains her plight, then follows her as...

Another triple feature at or about the Byrd

Posted April 12, 202300:29:01

The 29th annual James River Film Fest runs from April 20 – 23. This week’s show is another triple feature with:
– Ben Cronly, new Executive...