Film

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.

Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

Choice Skinner, who spent 23 years in Los Angeles before COVID forced his move back to Augusta, sees the potential for the movie making industry in Augusta.

Filmed in Augusta,’The Observance’ nominated for four awards at upcoming film festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2025 · 1

A horror flick shot in Augusta last spring is making its way into the horror film festival scene.

Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls a film that inspired his real life pursuits. “Back to the Future” will be at the Miller Theater on June 8.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 May 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls his upbringing with a Southern beautician mom ahead of the Miller Theater’s May 18 showing of “Steel Magnolias.”