Film

Filmmaker showcase set for March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2026 · 0

A filmmakers’ showcase will bring together the creative forces behind the camera to give people a glimpse into the art form.

Sacred Heart plays vital role in movie filmed in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Feb 2026 · 1

Sacred Heart Cultural Center plays a huge role in a new feature film.

Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening

Cast and crew of “The Observance” attended a Feb. 9 screening. The movie opens nationwide Friday.

Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 04 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the next offering in the Movies at the Miller series – “Groundhog Day”.

Poison Peach XVII kicks off 2026 with plot twists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Poison Peach XVII kicks off 2026 with plot twists

Poison Peach Film Festival returns to the Imperial Theatre Jan. 3-4, 2026 with a couple of plot twists.

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

“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 · Comments Off on Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

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 · Comments Off on Film premiere set for Dec. 14 in Aiken

“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.