18 episodes

The Varsity Cinema Podcast is about highlighting and encouraging film exploration, covering films that will be playing at our Des Moines, IA-based cinema house. Whether you're into Hollywood fare, the off-kilter indie or the artiest of art films, we've got you covered.

Varsity Cinema Podcast Keith Rich

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

The Varsity Cinema Podcast is about highlighting and encouraging film exploration, covering films that will be playing at our Des Moines, IA-based cinema house. Whether you're into Hollywood fare, the off-kilter indie or the artiest of art films, we've got you covered.

    Episode 18: Cinema of the Dead!

    Episode 18: Cinema of the Dead!

    Host Keith Rich has a conversation with one of the co-hosts of Des Moines, Iowa-based horror film podcast, Nate of the Fright Zone, about the George A. Romero 'Dead' trilogy.

    In addition, we discuss the new Varsity Relays kick off event, the return of Science on Screen, live director Q&A of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Happily, BenDavid Grabinski and more special events!

    As always, please be sure to head over to ⁠⁠varsitydesmoines.com⁠⁠ for ticketing to all of the Varsity's screenings! 

    • 30 min
    Episode 17: Red Carpet Affair, Part Deux

    Episode 17: Red Carpet Affair, Part Deux

    THE awards ceremony for film is upon us once more!

    Host Keith Rich dishes about the upcoming 'Red Carpet Affair' live watch party that'll be taking place Sunday, March 10th at the cinema.

    A conversation with Ben Godar, executive director of Des Moines Film and film enthusiast and marketing manager for the Des Moines Symphony, Olivia Guns transpires. Be on the look out for hot takes!

    This is a not-to-miss episode! 

    As always, please be sure to head over to ⁠varsitydesmoines.com⁠ for ticketing to all of the Varsity's screenings! 

    • 38 min
    Episode 16: You're Darn Tootin'

    Episode 16: You're Darn Tootin'

    Host Keith Rich discusses the packed slate for February.

    From Jonathan Glazer to John Carpenter, we've got a large swath of all types of cinema for you here at the Varsity!

    Head over to varsitydesmoines.com for ticketing information, showtimes, our blog and more!

    • 27 min
    Episode 15: Happy New Year!

    Episode 15: Happy New Year!

    Host Keith Rich discusses the latter half of the January slate at the Varsity Cinema, while getting his bearings as a new father of two.

    Head over to varsitydesmoines.com to secure ticketing & find out more information on films and events!

    • 20 min
    Episode 14: It's Not A Transformer

    Episode 14: It's Not A Transformer

    Host Keith Rich has a discussion with LA-based, Iowa native writer/ director Marissa Vonn about her debut feature length film, Knee High, which opens at the Varsity on Sunday, December 10th.

    Head over to varsitydesmoines.com to secure ticketing & find out more information on films and events!

    • 27 min
    Episode 13: Film Festival Travelogue

    Episode 13: Film Festival Travelogue

    Host Keith Rich has a discussion about the New York and Telluride film festivals with executive director of Des Moines Film, Ben Godar, and members Clinton Olsasky and Nicole Baxter.



    Listen here to find out what was on the festival circuit, what's coming to the Varsity and what's currently playing!



    Head over to varsitydesmoines.com to secure ticketing & find out more information on films and events!

    • 55 min

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