There’s a lot of change happening in Richmond right now, and most of it can feel out of our hands. But the reality is, there are people in leadership shaping how the city and state grow, who it’s for, and where it’s going next. At some point, you either tune it out or...
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to make a film in 48 hours. Depending on your natural disposition, this either sounds hella fun or like a huge trainwreck waiting to happen. Regardless of which category you fit into, there are always enough people up for the challenge to produce a fascinating crop of entries. Each year, one filmmaker...
Davis Bradley, the creator of Robot Apocalypse, is not the story here. In fact, he’s mad that you’re reading this article about him. DB: Just show my art… Davis came up through the DIY art scene of NYC in the late 80’s and early 90’s, reading zines that promoted music, alternative art, and punk rock shows. They featured Dada-inspired collages...
Hello reader! I got to talk with the one-of-a-kind comedian Raanan Hershberg this week. He’s a killer onstage and his upcoming new special is promising to capture the full extent of his talent. His name kept popping up on my feed lately, and we seem to devour what the algorithm offers, don't we? Luckily, checking out Raanan paid off. His growing...
THEM: Why do you like horror movies? Do you think killing and violence is funny? ME: Sometimes. THEM: Yeah, I’m just not into gore and monsters. ME: Why do you like Law and Order SVU? Do you think killing and violence against children is funny? THEM: That’s different. ME: Well, that show is...
Big Herm is cooking up a storm. Chicken sizzles on top of the grill in front of him. Potatoes dunk into the rolling boils of oil. Buns toast in the oven below. In the robust grills, fryers, and ovens of Big Herm’s Kitchen, the machinery keeps the galley kitchen feeling like a sweaty summer. By the door, boxes are filled to the brim with the best...
Coming this Sunday to Richmond International Film Festival, Mixtape Trilogy is a film featuring the Indigo Girls, Talib Kweli, and Vijay Iyer, and exploring the power music still has to shape and change our lives. I know that I’m officially old because I now unironically open sentences with “Back in the day, my generation…” I’m coming to terms...
Rejected from the Richmond International Film Festival, Brown Frown The Clown is putting on his own competing film and comedy event, the Rock Hard Film Festival featuring his short film Rock Hard With The Clown, at New York Deli tonight. RVA's R. Anthony Harris spoke to Brown Frown's alter ego, Mike Shea, to figure out what the heck is actually...
Hello reader! I’m back this week with one of my favorite comedians, Gina Brillon. The Bronx comic had a huge year, becoming a mom, becoming a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and hitting the road hard in support of her success on the hit NBC show. This Boricua is no stranger to success, having previously had two hit specials on Amazon Prime and...
Comedy has been alive and thriving over the past year, with more open mics, more showcases, and more people trying to be involved than ever. I see this happening everywhere from national acts to the local level. Sandman Comedy Club has opened the door for more curious minds around Richmond to check out live standup comedy. Over the past year,...
