Local director brings festival film to debut at historic Byrd
Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Richmond filmmaker Rick Alverson’s latest film, “The Mountain,” had its local debut in a special event at the Byrd Theatre on Sunday. Film studies professor Oliver Speck led an open discussion with the director after the screening. “It’s a pleasure to be home,” Alverson said before the screening started. “We premiered […]
The undead rise in Carytown
Destiny Hall-Harper Contributing Writer Zombies have finally arrived, and they’ve taken over Carytown. The 14th Annual Richmond Zombie Walk took place Oct. 27 starting at the Byrd Theatre and meandering to Kroger and back. The walk itself is in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and all participants were encouraged to donate five dollars to […]
French Film Festival 2011
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Byrd attracts big names to help restoration
Julie DiNisio Staff Writer Wednesday night, Richmonders and movie enthusiasts alike united to preserve a historic landmark. The VCU Anthropology and Archaeology Club hosted Preserve the Byrd at one of Richmond’s most well-loved landmarks, the Byrd Theatre. As the name would indicate, the event was targeted to raise money for the Byrd, renowned for its […]
Students squeeze budgets
Students squeeze budgets Alyx Duckett Contributing Writer The struggling economy has affected student budgets and has made students more aware of financially friendly food and entertainment. As the semester progresses, students are budgeting money and becoming more aware of their spending and saving. VCU junior Lindsay Coleman has a simple technique for making a budget […]