This new documentary was originally made for the visitor’s center at Shenandoah National Parks, but has now been expended to a one-hour version.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 at the Byrd Theatre as part of “Scene in Virginia” on September 14. Co-director Elizabeth Crowl of Orange Frame Productions talks about:
– The unfortunate loss of the original director
– The fun story behind the name of Orange Frame Productions
– The patience of shooting bears, salamanders, butterflies & eels
– Finding blind hiker Mary Wilson

LINKS
“Scene in Virginia” screening on 9/14 at the Byrd
Shenandoah on VPM
The Shenandoah National Park Trust
The screening in Charlottesville on 10/15
Orange Frame Productions
My podcast with editor Rex Teese
My podcast with the directors of “Daughters” (and Netflix link)

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 ones that are located in downtown Richmond. Holly Wright has Rewind Video (108 N. 7th St) and Cody Denzler just opened Monster Video in July (207 N. Third St.) We talk about:
– Their own experiences with video stores
– Starting their collections
– Opening a store
– Why people want physical media
– What age group is into it
– The quality of VHS
– Most unusual sale: jock straps

LINKS:
Monster Video Instagram
Rewind Vintage Instagram

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 successful and influential career as an interior designer. Sergei Troubetzkoy was on the show in 2023 talking about his experiences as a film liaison, including Staunton. Turns out Haines was born in there and Sergei has been studying the career of Haines and amassing a collection of his memorabilia. His fascinating history lesson includes:
– Meeting Haines at the Poe Museum
– Haines’ early years in Richmond
– Moving to Hollywood to start his career
– Pivoting to interior design
– His impressive commissions

LINKS:
The Arcadia Project
Sergei’s previous podcast
Sunnylands website
Donald Silverman’s podcast
Donald Silverman’s “More Oddball Thoughts”