Richmond’s Lost Civilization: TRAILER

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Scott

I am doubtful that this will get endorsed by the James River Association or The Valentine Museum, but it could still be provoking… and trailer includes an Oregon Hill Overlook setting…

“Megan Leavey” At Virginia War Memorial This Saturday

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Scott

Saturday, March 7, the Virginia War Memorial will celebrate Women’s History Month with a screening of “Megan Leavey” (2017, PG-13) – a story of a Marine and her military K9 dog – followed by a panel discussion with women veterans of the so-called “the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)”.

Just keep in mind that “Hollywood isn’t in the business of telling true stories”, and some have criticized the film as being “oblivious to Iraqi suffering”.

Also, star actress of the movie, Kata Mara later joined the Humane Society in delivering close to 200,000 petition signatures to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging the agency to restore online records of inspections and violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act after it had suddenly purged many records.

The screening is free and open to the public. and doors open at 10:00 AM. Movie begins at 10:30 AM. Snacks will be available during the film.

Pixar’s Inside Out At St. Andrew’s Church Wednesday

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Scott

In addition to the RVA Environmental Film Festival this week, St. Andrew’s Church is starting its own community movie series.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, in the Chapel, 240 S. Laurel St., Richmond, VA US 23220

So much of our faith is influenced by popular culture and many films have themes and ideas that challenge how we think about God and ourselves. Join Andrew at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, for the first session of our new Faith & Film series. We’ll watch the Pixar classic Inside Out and afterwards have a conversation about how our faith and our emotional life grow and change. Popcorn will be provided and feel free to bring snacks or your dinner to enjoy as we watch this wonderful movie together.

Unrepresented Film Screening On Tuesday

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Scott

The political documentary film ‘Unrepresented’ will be showed on Jan 28, at 6:00 PM at the VCU Commons Theater (901 Floyd Ave).

From the event page:

The documentary Unrepresented investigates the mechanisms that give political insiders enormous, unchecked power. If you are tired of the status quo taking place in Virginia, then come to the screening of the documentary and take part in a panel discussion following the movie to see the unprecedented movements taking shape to break this cycle. Engage with panel speakers Virginia Del. Sam Rasoul; Jeff Thomas, author of The Virginia Way: Democracy and Power after 2016; Liz White, Deputy Director of OneVirginia2021; Elizabeth Melson, President of FairVote Virginia; and Nancy Morgan of the Virginia chapter of American Promise. Hear about the grassroots movements taking place here at the state level that you can join to make a difference.
Richmond is the first stop on the film’s State Capital Tour across the country. Come ensure you are Represented!