Film FEATURES
Film Review: The Acid Test
By Jay Ford
NRDC presents this free film and forum at the Naro Cinema tomorrow.
Film Review: The Last Station
By Gregory Epps
A story of Tolstoy’s final days, starring Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy and Paul Giamatti, opens tonight at Naro Cinema.
Short Film: Chaz and Jones
By Editors | Publishers
The newest 48 Hour Film Project by Hampton Roads-based Idyl King Entertainment, to compete in the Panasonic HD Showdown in Las Vegas. It centers around two hitmen on April Fool’s Day.
The Church of the Flickering Light
By Jesse Scaccia
The Naro’s (completely nonreligious) FirstLook Film Forum
An Event Like No Other: Star Wars in Concert
By Patrick Quevedo
In the original Star Wars (Episode IV to the initiated), “The Force” is described as that which ‘binds the galaxy together.’ For me, this is exactly what John Williams’s epic score does. It binds these six epic films together.
Local Review: District 9
By Jesse Scaccia
District 9 is well worth both your eight bucks and your hour and a half, but that’s not what I’m writing about. I’ve spent nearly a year of my life in South Africa. I can tell you, because I’ve been to the real-life District 9: this is no metaphor.
Miss the 48-Hour Film Project? We’ve Got the (Thrilling) Winning Video
By Jesse Scaccia
You’ll never feel comfortable alone with your teddy bear again.
Local Review: (500) Days of Summer
By Jesse Scaccia
When I first moved to Norfolk I got a little like the guy in (500) Day of Summer when he realizes it’s not going to work out with the girl, and his bedside table ends up filled with Twinkie rappers and empty fifths of liquor.
Food for Thought
By Kathleen Fogarty
Farm wife and food writer Kathleen Fogarty reviews FOOD, INC., which debuted at The Naro with a panel of local farmers and foodies, including her husband, Farmer John Wilson.
Where the Wild Things Are
By Hannah Serrano
looks absolutely amazing. Many fans of the book, like myself, probably grew up to be Spike Jonze fans and have been waiting patiently for this film’s release. Watch the just-released trailer here.
RECENT Film BLOGS
Live Blog: Oscars with the Serrano Women
By Hannah Serrano
Watching the show with my mom, sister and niece. We’ve seen few of the films, but God help us, we have our opinions.





