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The Revival of Streetwear Brand Damaged Kids

Confused. Questioning. Hoping for a brand that didn’t pull through. That’s how hundreds of supporters were left when local streetwear clothing brand, Damaged Kids, disappeared back in 2016.   Fueled by creative mind Oliver Bierman of local pop-punk band Broadside,...

Sci-Fi Ink: Richmond’s Tattoo Artists on Their Best Work

In 2015, Richmond was the third most tattooed city in the country. Over the past few years, over a dozen shops have cropped up along Broad Street and judging from looking around VCU's campus and basically any bar in Richmond, body art is something that will always be...

“Dragon Inn” An Unparalleled Display of ’60s Wuxia Action

With his flair for visual storytelling, director Wong Hu helped redefine the martial arts genre of 1960s Chinese cinema, weaving together refined storytelling with dynamic action sequences. During the period, in a bid for more creative freedom from the political...

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: 45 Years (2015)

Time supposedly heals all wounds. At a certain point one wonders what does and doesn’t matter in a stable, lifelong, longstanding committed romantic relationship. For any couple to even outlast the trials and tribulations that comes with marriage for good length of time is a small miracle. After all, we as individuals are constantly changing,...

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Good Day RVA drops new live video featuring Rick from Pile

Local film collective Good Day RVA are back and have just released a shiny new Guest Sessions video featuring Rick Maguire from the Boston-based indie band Pile. We’ve spoken to Good Day RVA quite a few times here on RVAMag, but if you’re not familiar, the non-profit group explores and uplifts the local music scene and our greater community via...

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