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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...

A triple feature from the beach to the mountains

Posted April 5, 202300:27:39

This week’s show is a triple feature.
1. Jasmine Elmore from Oakwood Arts talks about their documentary workshops and monthly film society