Film

Film shows one man’s journey from pain to purpose

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Film shows one man’s journey from pain to purpose

New Hope Worship Center was packed with supporters and the red carpet rolled out March 7 prior to the Augusta premiere of Yannik McKie’s documentary “What Pain Left Behind”.

Canadian filmmaker feels at home making movies in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Mar 2026 · 1

The Arts and Letters Committee of the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s fourth annual Filmmakers Showcase was Saturday at A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School.

Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

Ron Baxley Jr. can relate to the characters in “Matilda” which will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Theater.

Filmmaker showcase set for March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Filmmaker showcase set for March 7

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.