Off of Broad Street, deep in Scott’s Addition between warehouses and alleyways, is a black hole in the wall filled with music, vintage VHS, and (perhaps most importantly) Richmond’s preeminent collection of horror-themed pinball machines. I came to Wax Moon on a cool...
The weather's crummy, but it's Halloween weekend, so the time is right to get your scares on -- even if you have no interest in putting on a costume and leaving the house. For the perfect way to kick off Halloweekend, here an essential streaming horror marathon, from us to you. Grab your sour candies, fun size M&Ms, and Halloween Joe Joes;...
We sent Ryan Kent to the Richmond International Film Festival. He came back raving about a short film from the Philippines called Basurero. So we got him to interview Basurero's director, Eileen Cabiling -- who, it turns out, has some strong connections to Richmond. I know nothing about film. I’ve never even seen GREASE. Do you know...
Upcoming Hulu limited series Dopesick, based on a book by Virginia author Beth Macy, will be filming in the commonwealth in 2021, making it the latest in a list of notable productions filmed within Virginia's borders. Dopesick, a Hulu limited series, will film in Virginia, according to Gov. Ralph Northam’s office. The series was inspired by...
For their Sitelines BLM project, the Cadence Theatre Company will work with five different Black screenwriters to create films depicting historic locations around Richmond in progressive contexts. The Cadence Theatre Company has commissioned five artists to produce short, filmed performances for their Sitelines BLM series -- which aims to...
We're not going to learn who won anytime soon, so instead of making yourself crazy watching the returns slowly trickle in, why not amuse yourself with some topically appropriate comedies? Trust us, you'll have time. Tonight's the night -- and I definitely mean that in the Neil Young rather than the Rod Stewart sense. It's going to be a real...
It's Halloween, and to get into the proper mood for the season, RVA's own John Reinhold is binging on horror movies. Here, he presents some horror recommendations, from classics to some good ones you might not have seen. Happy Halloween, horror fans. With the scariest holiday of the year just one day away, we're here to go over some of the best...
A socially-distanced Richmond International Film Festival begins this weekend, premiering films from narratives to documentaries, as well as music sessions and screenings on the baseball field. The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) returns this weekend as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual events. Technically, events...
The story of Virginia suffragists has gone untold - until now. In honor of the 100th year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Boedeker Films presents These Things Can Be Done, a documentary that reveals what was really going on with our brave, suppressed ancestors. Exactly one hundred years ago, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, granting women...
The duo known as Get Up And Get It are video producers, social media influencers, and event planners. But first and foremost, JRoth and Hallelujah God-Bless-Us are dream chasers determined to get the most out of life. Do you make the most out of your 24 hours? For the duo known as Get Up And Get It, this isn’t a challenge, but a way of life....
