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  1. -5 j

    Bball, country music & kids

    “Last Shot” is about a 12-year-old basketball prodigy who lives in LA (Dylan Freedman). His life is upended with his father dies (Michael Rappaport) and he has to go live with his estranged mother in Nashville (Jamie Presley). This film will be featured at this year’s Richmond International Film Festival 7pm 9/26 at the Byrd Theatre. This discussion includes the film’s director Andy Palmer & producer Warner Davis: – Where the film originated and and how you got involved – Casting Laraine Newman – Michael Rappaport’s challenge as the dad – Working with the kids for acting AND basketball – What NBA all-star Baron Davis brought to the film – Jamie Presley’s contribution as a producer – Shooting haze in the gym – Making each game look different – Using only one visual effect LINKS Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) RIFF Screening of LAST SHOT (7:30, 9/26 at the Byrd Theatre) “Last Shot” website My podcast with the creator of Swagger

  2. 9 sept.

    Edward Burns coming to RIFF

    Edward Burns has been a leader in indie filmmaking since his debut feature “The Brothers McMullen” in 1995. He’s amassed an impressive career as a writer, director and actor. This new film “Beneath the Blue Surburan Skies,” was actually shot a few years back, but wasn’t released until the current festival circuit, including this year’s Richmond International Film Festival (Sep. 22 – 27). Burns stars along with Jennifer Ehle as parents of two adult children, who live at home and aren’t making much out of life. Burns will be in attendance with producer Aaron Lubin at the screening at 5:45pm, 9/25 at the Byrd Theatre. Our discussion includes: – How this film got started in 2019 – Why it’s finally being released – Are these folks related to the McMullens? – The title is “Blue” but the film is in black and white – Casting Jennifer Elle – The inspiration behind the static camera and other filming conventions – Learning from Steven Spielberg – The new indie world coming from YouTube LINKS Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) The screening of “Beneath the Blue Surburban Skies” My video tour of VPM

  3. 2 sept.

    Get to know Heather

    Heather Waters came to Richmond 15 years ago and founded the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), running this year from September 22 – 27. Although she’s been on the show as a surprise guest promoting the festival, we’ve never heard her talk about herself. This podcast focuses on: – How she got into acting and singing – Singing at the Grand Old Opry with Barbara Mandrell and others – Her degrees from Georgia State University in a surprising major – Working as a model – How she ended up in Richmond – Starting and growing RIFF – One of her other projects: Creative World Awards – The new project: Lightmakers LINKS Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) Creative World Awards My podcast with Kirk Schroder

  4. 26 août

    The GenreBlast Film Festival

    The GenreBlast Film Festival is entering it’s 10th year, where they screen independent, cult, niche and underground films that aren’t easily accessible. The opening night film is “The Black Hills Night Hike,” a horror anthology about myths and legends in the Maryland area. Three of the filmmakers are interviewed: Nickolas Jackson, creator of the anthology and director of title segment and “Snallyghaster,” Clark Kline,  co-creator/producer of the anthology, and Brian Pennington, who directed “Upper Melinda Witch Fest.” Our discussion includes: – Where the idea originated – How the stories came together – Creating a vintage videotape look for “Snallycaster” – Visual effects for sawing a woman in half in “Upper Melinda Witch” – How the order of shorts was determined – Celebrating the festival’s 10th year LINKS GenreBlast Film Festival Trailer for “Black Hills Night Hike” Nathan’s film “Worst Laid Plans”

  5. 19 août

    A new doc on Shenandoah

    This new documentary was originally made for the visitor’s center at Shenandoah National Parks, but has now been expended to a one-hour version. It will also be shown on the big screen at the Byrd Theatre as part of “Scene in Virginia” on September 14. Co-director Elizabeth Crowl of Orange Frame Productions talks about: – The unfortunate loss of the original director – The fun story behind the name of Orange Frame Productions – The patience of shooting bears, salamanders, butterflies & eels – Finding blind hiker Mary Wilson LINKS “Scene in Virginia” screening on 9/14 at the Byrd Shenandoah on VPM The Shenandoah National Park Trust The screening in Charlottesville on 10/15 Orange Frame Productions My podcast with editor Rex Teese My podcast with the directors of “Daughters” (and Netflix link)

  6. 5 août

    Throwback to the ’80s

    If you were a movie fan from 1985 to 1995, you probably went to video rental stores to find new and old videos to watch at home. Today’s show features two new ones that are located in downtown Richmond. Holly Wright has Rewind Video (108 N. 7th St) and Cody Denzler just opened Monster Video in July (207 N. Third St.) We talk about: – Their own experiences with video stores – Starting their collections – Opening a store – Why people want physical media – What age group is into it – The quality of VHS – Most unusual sale: jock straps LINKS: Monster Video Instagram Rewind Vintage Instagram

  7. 29 juill.

    This famous actor’s career ended when he came out

    Virginian William Haines become a worldwide movie star in the 20s. His career ended abruptly when he refused to marry a woman and give up his longtime boyfriend. This led to his successful and  influential career as an interior designer. Sergei Troubetzkoy was on the show in 2023 talking about his experiences as a film liaison, including Staunton. Turns out Haines was born in there and Sergei has been studying the career of Haines and amassing a collection of his memorabilia. His fascinating history lesson includes: – Meeting Haines at the Poe Museum – Haines’ early years in Richmond – Moving to Hollywood to start his career – Pivoting to interior design – His impressive commissions LINKS: The Arcadia Project Sergei’s previous podcast Sunnylands website Donald Silverman’s podcast Donald Silverman’s “More Oddball Thoughts”

  8. 22 juill.

    She dated Elvis, wrote “Rocky” & much more!

    Carol Connors started her career with The Teddy Bears and their worldwide #1 hit “To Know Him is to Love Him.” She went on to date Elvis and penned the lyrics for “Gonna Fly Now,” the iconic theme from “Rocky.” We talk about her new doc “ELVIS ROCKY & ME, The Carol Connors Story” and lots more: – Her early musical influences – How the doc came about – Raising $16 so Phil Specter would record her – Getting gifted a Shelby Cobra after writing the song – Meeting her first boyfriend: Elvis Presley – A special gift from Robert Culp – Writing the “Rocky” theme lyrics in the shower – Hanging with Hef at the Playboy Mansion – Penning the theme for “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” – What she had in common with O.J. Simpson – The song she wrote for John Denver – Her song in the new Broadway version of “The Piano” LINKS ELVIS ROCKY & ME, The Carol Connors Story (the doc) ELVIS ROCKY & ME, The Carol Connors Story (the book) Podcast with Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen

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    Jerry Williams aka TVJerry
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
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