Film

Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · 0

“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.

Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 08 Dec 2025 · 0

Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.

Film premiere set for Dec. 14 in Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2025 · 0

“Under the Lights” will premiere at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Aiken Community Theatre, 126 Newberry St.

‘Rocky Horror’ 50th anniversary screening set for Oct. 14

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Rocky Horror’ 50th anniversary screening set for Oct. 14

Nell Campbell, who played Columbia in both the stage and film version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be in Augusta Oct. 14 for a 50th anniversary presentation of the film at the Miller Theater.

Pop! To the Culture: Feed Me, Seymour!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 05 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Feed Me, Seymour!

The 1980s film, “Little Shop of Horrors” will be briefly planted at the Miller on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.

Eric Roberts is in Augusta area filming horror/thriller ‘Holy Father’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Roberts is in Augusta area filming horror/thriller ‘Holy Father’

Eric Roberts has nearly 800 completed projects and another nearly 100 on the way. Often cast as a bad guy, Roberts has one role he’d love to play.

New movie filming in Augusta area in September

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on New movie filming in Augusta area in September

A film is being shot in the Augusta area in September.

‘Season of Drought’ filmmakers hope to put a face on homelessness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Sep 2025 · 1

A documentary aims to tell the story of homelessness

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

Ron Baxley Jr., welcomes readers into “Jurassic Park” in his latest column.

Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24

The Black Cat Picture Show is back for its 11th film festival from Aug.21-24 at Le Chat Noir.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”

Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2025 · 1

M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.

Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · 1

Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.