Film

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.”

Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 23 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

“Wayne’s World” introduced Ron Baxley Jr. to the music of Queen and a lot of new expressions. The flick will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Miller Theater.

Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

The Augusta Symphony will play the score of “Star Wars: A New Hope” on April 24-25 as the movie is shown on a large screen at the Miller.

Pop! To the Culture: My tale is as old as time

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2025 · 6

In his column, Ron Baxley Jr. reminisces about growing up in Barnwell and the impact of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The film will be shown as part of the Movies at the Miller on March 16.

Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

Dan Tyminski, the winner of 14 Grammy Awards and a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association, stars in a film written by Aiken native Justin Wheelon and shot in Thomson.

Augustan appears in ‘Deadly Girls’ Trip’ airing on Lifetime March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augustan appears in ‘Deadly Girls’ Trip’ airing on Lifetime March 7

Three films Kate Dailey appears in will air in March. One is a Lifetime movie called “Deadly Girls’ Trip,” another is “Heavy Delta,” a locally produced short, and a third, “Applewood” is set for a streaming release to Amazon March 4.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 09 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

Ron Baxley shares his love of “The Muppet Movie” which will be featured as part of the Movies at the Miller series on Feb. 16.

Augusta resident in Lifetime movie premiering Feb. 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta resident in Lifetime movie premiering Feb. 2

Augusta’s Kate Dailey is in a Lifetime movie premiering Feb.2.

‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

The 16th annual Poison Peach Film Festival is set for Jan. 4-5, 2025.

Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

Two area residents were part of two different films that made a list of the Top 10 Lifetime movies of 2024.

Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.