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Interviews, news & reviews of film, TV & streaming

  1. -4 ДН.

    From the mountains to the river

    This year’s RVA Environmental Film Festival runs from 2/21 to 3/7 in venues all over town. Today’s show features 2 locally made docs. CATCHING PINECONES tells the story of Jan and Herb Conn, who were pioneering rock climbers, cavers and nature preservationists. Director Chad Heddleston discusses: – The 10-year journey to get this made – Inspiration from the lives of the Conns – The meaning of the title – Using jaunty jump cuts instead of pan and zoom – Jan’s music in the soundtrack ALL FORWARD profiles an intensive training program for river rafting guides in Richmond, which has the nation’s only class III/IV urban whitewater. Director Justin Black returns to talk about his new short: – An update on “Headwaters Down” – Being a raft guide – Using a GoPro in his mouth – Things that went wrong LINKS RVA Environmental Film Festival Catching Pinecones website Chad’s Mockumentary “Almost Alpine” Headwaters Down website Podcast with Justin Black about “Headwaters Down” The Richmond Film Network (upcoming meeting) My podcast with the creator of the SONG SUNG BLUE documentary

    27 мин.

  2. 4 ФЕВР.

    A “Traveler” to Star Trek & more

    Patrick Michael has been acting since the 3rd grade. His big break came from “Travelers,” an early reality series that ran on the Discovery Channel from 1996 to 1998. He was one of the hosts who visited cities around the world to experience the culture. He later went to Hollywood where he worked in TV shows and movies before returning back here. We’ll cover: – His real name – What is “Travelers” and how he got the gig – Some of the most unusual experiences on the show – Working on “Beverly Hills 90210” – Partying at the mansions of William Shatner and Aaron Spelling – Landing a small part in “Star Trek 6” – Being the TV spokesperson for Haley Auto Group LINKS Travelers on the web Patrick’s IMDB page Betty Bodine podcast Exposure: Nu West film series at the ICA My review of FALLOUT (includes a foto of Richmonder Annabel O’Hagan)

    23 мин.

  3. 28 ЯНВ.

    A doc about MLK’s connection to RVA

    Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Richmond several times and the documentary “Echoes of a Dream: MLK’s Legacy in Richmond, Virginia” is playing around the state to celebrate his connections to our city. The film’s director is Tyrone Nelson, Jr., who’s the Founder and CEO of Newviews Agency, a local creative agency and production company. Our discussion includes: – How he got noticed by Adidas – The Newviews Agency explained – How his former jobs for VCU sports & Dominion Energy prepared him – What inspired Echoes of a dream? – Tyrone what’s background and how did u start agency (16): – Varina HS video got noticed by Adidas – How jobs for VCU sports and Dominion Energy prepared him – What inspired “Echoes of a Dream” – Using motion graphics to increase interest – The premiere at RIFF LINKS Newviews Agency Echoes of a Dream: MLK’s Legacy in Richmond, Virginia Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia Podcast on Training actors to become Thespian Equestrians

    27 мин.

  4. 21 ЯНВ.

    From “Dub Cub” to editor

    Ward Howarth produces promotional videos for the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Lockwood is a television, digital and advertising company that owns and operates 13 television stations and programs 33 channels in eight markets. Our chat includes: – How he started his career with skate videos – Being a “dub cub” – A creepy Halloween spot from “Family Feud” – Challenging and cool aspects of his job – Deciding to write novels – Winning awards from Richmond Magazine and VMFA LINKS Lockwood Broadcast Ward Howarth’s website Community Authors Expo at the Fairfield Library VPA State of the Industry 1/29

    24 мин.

  5. 14 ЯНВ.

    He edited the original “Song Sung Blue”

    Nicholas Kleczewski is a Richmonder who edited the documentary “Song Sung Blue,” which inspired the current film of the same name starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. He’s had a varied career as an editor and director. Our discussion includes: – Starting with extreme sports docs – Two years creating videos for Beyoncé – Getting the “Song Sung Blue” gig via Craigslist – Comparing the Hollywood version to the original doc – How Eddie Vedder saved it at Sundance – Meeting Hugh Jackman at the premiere – An immigration challenge in Zimbabwe – Creating content for Audi LINKS Nick’s website Song Sung Blue doc (free) My review of Song Sung Blue (the Hollywood version) James River Film Society Short Film Showcase

  6. 7 ЯНВ.

    From Lebanon to LA

    Walid Chaya is an actor, director, writer and teacher who worked in Richmond before moving to Los Angeles. He’s acted in TV shows and movies, as well as directed shorts and taught acting classes. Our lively discussion includes: – Getting inspired as a child in Lebanon – How he got to Richmond – Moving to LA – Being cast in stereotypical Middle Eastern roles – Working on “Madam Secretary” – Getting burned to death by Neo-Nazis – Working with a dialect coach on “Blacklist: Redemption” – Sitting in a makeup chair for 3 hours – His shorts and upcoming feature LINKS Walid’s website Driving Ms. Saudi Darn It Darla Crazy Rich Arabs Lights, Camera, Conversation podcast My podcast with Constance Wu

    28 мин.

  7. 31.12.2025

    They have a Bad Shabbos

    “Bad Shabbos” is a comedy about family that gathers for the traditional Shabbos dinner, when the son brings his new Catholic girlfriend. That’s just the beginning of what happens before it takes a surprising turn. Zack Weiner co-wrote this film with his director Daniel Robbins. It will be the first film playing at the 17th annual Israel and Jewish Film Festival at the Weinstein JCC. There will be a Red Carpet Opening Night Premiere Party on January 8 with Zack attending. Today, Zack will talk about: – Starting his work relationship with director Daniel Robins – Creating a BDSM video to run for City Council – How much of story was from his life – Sharing his scripts with his mother & father, co-creator of “Dora the Explorer” – Casting Kyra Sedgwick & Method Man – Shooting on location in New York – His upcoming script on chess boxing LINK: The Israeli & Jewish Film Festival

    28 мин.

  8. 24.12.2025

    What is Hard Light Cinema?

    Hard Light Cinema is run by 8 cinephiles who screen independent and international films in various venues around Richmond. Since founding last November, they’ve screened 35 films. They have 3 slated for January and the first is Frederick wiseman’s 1968 documentary “High School” (free at the Richmond Public Library Main Branch, 1/4, 2pm). For this interview Lewis Peterson, Warner West & Syd Miller join me to talk about: – Who they are and how they got into cinema – Hard Light’s beginning – How it’s grown in 2 years – Deciding what films to show – Slow cinema – How they finance the screenings LINKS Hard Light Cinema website Instagram @hardlightrichmond

    21 мин.
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