Movies

See the full list of 2021 Oscars winners.

Owen Wilson was looking to add a bit more authenticity to the movie character he's portraying, so he took about 45 minutes out of his day to visit a Saratoga Springs tobacco shop to learn the subtle nuances associated with smoking a pipe.

Add Saratoga Springs to the long list of Capital Region locations that have been utlilized for filming movies and more over the last few years.

A new Netflix horror film set to be released at the end of the month is based on a series of grisly discoveries made in the early 1980's after a couple moved into their new home in upstate New York.  In addition to upstate playing a role in its storyline, we learned something else that might resonate with you if you're from the Capital Region; the woman who wrote the novel that the movie is based

Upstate New York is becoming a real hotbed of activity when it comes to "Hollywood" movies. Especially horror movies.

The Madison Theatre in Albany wants to lure you out of the house and into their big soft comfy seats to watch every movie you can by offering multiple membership packages without breaking the bank. Growing up in Albany, the Madison Theatre has always had a special place in my heart.  It's safe to say I'm always rooting for them to do well and I think their new unlimited pricing policy has a chance

Let's go to the movies. Finally, Capital Region Regal Cinemas announced when they will opening but with restrictions in place. I feel that when movie theaters reopen we are slowly creeping back to a bit of normalcy. Also, who doesn't love movie theater popcorn? We will not only be able to see blockbuster movies but enjoy all of the snacks we have grown to love at the movies.

For a Hudson Valley guy, pretending to be a famous celebrity is actually his job and he just landed a "flying elbow drop" on a new role! Syracuse.com reports that Poughkeepsie native, Kevin Makely, plays Randy “Macho Man” Savage on NBC’s “Young Rock.”!

There were some exciting nominations, and some frustrating omissions.

They’re later than usual, but it’s still a great batch of movies.

A couple of major Star Trek milestones will be reached in 2021 and to honor it, a cosmic celebration been planned for later this Summer in Ft. Ticonderoga.  The event hopes to boldly take Star Trek fans to a place they have never gone before promising two days of tours, autographs, photo-ops, dinners, and other events that are sure to leave Trekkies tickled.

The pandemic has been especially hard on the arts and small theaters that have been in business for decades. The Crandell Theatre in Chatham is one of those historic theaters that is struggling. However, because of the two million dollars raised and another million in an endowment, the ninety-five year old theater will be better than ever.