Join us for Salon de Résistance: Dangerous Films on Thursday, July 30th at Black Iris. We'll be watching clips from films selected by two of Virginia’s most accomplished filmmakers: writer-director Derrick Borte (The Get Out, Unhinged, London Town, The Joneses) and...
If you were a child growing up in the mid to late nineties and loved anime, it is without question you would recognize Terri Hawkes’ iconic voice. Most well known as one of the original three voice actresses of Sailor Moon in the English language dub (Tracey Moore would be the first, leaving for creative differences, followed by Hawkes, and then...
Prabir Trio, an India-inspired rock and roll band led by the talented Prabir Mehta, has just released their latest video and song, "Rishikesh." Directed by long-time RVA Magazine contributor Todd Raviotta, the track is from their upcoming album LONG AFTER THE EMPIRE, set to debut at an album release show on September 26th at The Camel. Flyer for...
Get ready to fill your week with an eclectic mix of tunes and live performances that promise to stir your soul and get you moving. Whether you're looking to chill out to some nostalgic rock vibes, explore fresh new beats, or dive into the hypnotic world of post-punk, this lineup has something for every music lover in Richmond. From the breezy,...
First off, a massive thank you to the over 1,000 people who have packed the Byrd Theatre for our 'Summer of Swayze' series. Together, we’ve raised nearly $10,000 to help preserve one of the last true Grand Cinema Palaces left in the country. Now, as we head into the final chapter of our 'Summer of Swayze' series on Tuesday, it's time to talk...
Ken Brisby, known in Richmond's electronic and experimental music scene as Stephanie AKA Steph, has been a fixture in both the local music and Virginia's film production communities, where they have worked on various movie sets. Their life experiences and creative ambitions inspired them to write a screenplay and meticulously craft the props for...
“Bodhi, this is your fucking wake up call. I am an FBI Agent.” - Undercover FBI Agent, Johnny Utah. When the Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977, it contained two identical golden records bound for interstellar space. Within those records were sounds and images that portrayed the vast diversity of life on planet Earth, including photographs and...
A few months back, I stumbled upon the work of Truxton, a boutique creative shop right here in town, and it stopped me for a minute. The energy and high-caliber quality of their work felt like a big-city agency's touch brought to our local scene. I reached out. What follows is a conversation with Alex, the sharp-eyed photographer and visual...
This question and answer session with Robert Beatty was conducted after the presentation of his experimental animation showcase at the Byrd Theater during the 2nd Richmond Animation Festival on Sunday night back in April. Filmmaker Dash Shaw moderated the event while fielding questions from the audience, which are also included in this...
"Pain don't hurt." - Dalton, refusing anesthetic while getting stitched up after a knife fight in the Double Deuce. There was a time in the 1980s when everything was on the table. This included making a little movie called Road House. A film about a legendary bar-room bouncer with a degree in philosophy from NYU who single handily cleans up...
