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Virginia Film Festival Announces Dates, New Format for 2010
The festival features a variety of films and filmmakers from around the world.
Free Fall Film Series Open with “Wendy & Lucy”
Sweet Briar College’s fall film series opens Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5 with the drama “Wendy & Lucy.” All films in the series begin at 7 p.m. in Tyson Auditorium, the public is welcome and admission is free.
Cool Hand Luke Opens Outdoor Film Series
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” Released in 1967, Cool Hand Luke (PG) is one of the highlights of Paul Newman’s illustrious career as an actor. Gritty, sweaty, and harsh, the film depicts life in a Florida prison camp. But as hot as it is on the chain gang, Newman’s Luke is cool under pressure and determined to not let his will get broken.
Farmville’s Downtown Film Series Set to Begin
The Downtown Film Series committee announces the twelfth season of the award-winning Stars Under The Stars. Since 1997, the Series has brought timeless motion pictures back to the big screen for the Farmville and surrounding communities. Spanning all film eras and genres, the movies are presented in the grassy outdoor venue of the Downtown Crute Stage and have included classics such as Rear Window, The Adventures of Robin Hood, West Side Story, Gone With The Wind, and many more.
The Mariners’ Museum YouTube Video Contest
What happens when you take thousands of years of maritime history and bring it kicking and screaming into the 21st century? You’ll find the answer at the Mariners’ Museum, as they come face-to-face with social media tools such as YouTube.
Movie Buffs Find Action-Packed Vacations on Location in Virginia
Movie buffs looking to live out their passion for cinema will give two thumbs up to Virginia’s movie-inspired vacations.
If You Didn’t Vote, Don’t Complain
November 4th was an Election day. And as opposed to off-year elections where we only get to vote for piddly things like some of the Congressmen, the odd Governor or Mayor, and stuff like Commissioner of Revenue or Commonwealth Attorney, this is the big enchilada, a Presidential election. If you were unaware of this you must have been on retreat in Nepal for the past two years.
St. Lucia Video Presentation this Wednesday
Dr. Woody Greenberg will present a documentary video of Lynchburg College in St. Lucia on Wednesday, October 29, in the Daura Gallery on the campus of Lynchburg College. The presentation will begin at noon.
Lynchburg College to Host German Film Festival
“Coping with the Past: World War II in German Film” will be the theme for a German Film Festival to be held at Lynchburg College October 22-25. The festival is free and open to the public, and all films will be shown in Hopwood Auditorium. Dr. Brian Crim, assistant professor of history at Lynchburg College, [...]
