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'#Charlottesville' is part of this year's East to Edinburgh Goes Virtual festival from July 15 through July 25.
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Q&A with the Filmmakers of ‘Film Fest’
When filmmaking moves from making to selling, you may find yourself at a 'Film Fest.' It could be funny.
Read More »Theatre Interview: Gareth Snook from ‘Bagdad Cafe’ at The Old Vic
Actor Gareth Snook details the rehearsal process for 'Bagdad Cafe' and his expectations with returning to in-person theatre.
Read More »Game Review: ‘The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance’ from Twogether Studios
'The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance' from Twogether Studios came about when the My Brother, My Brother, And Me podcast had a special episode of the McElroys inviting their father to join in on a roleplaying game adventure.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Anthem Film Festival’s Jo Ann Skousen – Ten Years, Ten Questions
Founder Jo Ann Skousen looks back at 10 years of the Anthem Film Festival and its evolution from a small hotel conference room to the historic Elks Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Jackie Hoffman in ‘Fruma-Sarah: Waiting in the Wings’ by E. Dale Smith
The role of the imaginary ghost from 'Fiddler on the Roof' gives a bitter actress a chance to unload backstage, with hilarious results.
Read More »Seeing a Film in a Theater for the First Time Since the Pandemic Started
Seeing a film in a theater for the first time since the pandemic started was at first an unsettling experience.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Factory Summers’ by Guy Delisle, from Drawn+Quarterly
A young man experiences the growth that comes from working a tough job.
Read More »Theater Interview: Tyler Fauntleroy of ‘The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington’ at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Actor Tyler Fauntleroy discusses his debut season with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and how he prepared for his role in 'Lamentable Trial.'
Read More »Music Reviews: An Expanded Edition of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Skull & Roses’ LP, plus Crowded House and Reigning Sound
A previously unavailable San Francisco concert augments an anniversary edition of a Dead LP. Also, the return of Crowded House and new music from Reigning Sound.
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