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The GenreBlast Film Festival

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

The GenreBlast Film Festival is entering it’s 10th year, where they screen independent, cult, niche and underground films that aren’t easily accessible. The opening night film is “The Black Hills Night Hike,”…

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A new doc on Shenandoah

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

This new documentary was originally made for the visitor’s center at Shenandoah National Parks, but has now been expended to a one-hour version. It will also be shown on the big screen…

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Throwback to the ’80s

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

If you were a movie fan from 1985 to 1995, you probably went to video rental stores to find new and old videos to watch at home. Today’s show features two new…

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This famous actor’s career ended when he came out

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Virginian William Haines become a worldwide movie star in the 20s. His career ended abruptly when he refused to marry a woman and give up his longtime boyfriend. This led to his…

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Get illuminated on IllumiNATION

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

From June 25-28, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture presented IllumiNATION, an artful celebration of our nation’s 250th that was projected on the 250-foot-long front of the museum. More than 32,000…

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“Writing” a living in LA

Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Marc Weinberg & Victoria Fraser were on this show talking “Outrage,” the thriller they co-wrote and produced. This show will take them back to their time as writers in Hollywood: – Getting…

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Black Americans in the Revolutionary War

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

“Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War” features the profiles of four unique individuals who were involved in the creation of our nation. This doc is part of our nation’s 250th anniversary…

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Film fun in Fredericksburg

Fri, Jun 26, 2026

The 4th annual Fredericksburg Film Festival runs from June 25 – 28. Today’s guests are Dalton Okolo, President and Executive Director, and Carlos Naranjo, Partnership Director of the festival. Our discussion includes:…

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