For the series finale of the Cinema File Podcast, USA Today arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and his 10-year-old daughter review "Five Nights at Freddy's" in the car on the way home from seeing the movie. Follow @ashearer706 on Instagram to find out where Andrew is going next.

For the series finale of the Cinema File Podcast, USA Today arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and his 10-year-old daughter review "Five Nights at Freddy's" in the car on the way home from seeing the movie. Follow @ashearer706 on Instagram to find out where Andrew is going next.

Andrew and his kid react to "Five Nights at Freddy's" after leaving the movie theater.

Cinema File: Five Nights at Series Finale

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 when they were Blockbuster Video clerks and have remained friends ever since. Jump behind the counter with them as they discuss the latest new releases and expert picks from the dusty library.

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 when they were Blockbuster Video clerks and have remained friends ever since. Jump behind the counter with them as they discuss the latest new releases and expert picks from the dusty library.

Former Blockbuster clerks Andrew and Sam review their 5 favorite movies from October 2023

Cinema File: Employee Favorites (Pilot Episode)

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts &amp; culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Andrew and Kate react to the LGBTQ teen comedy "Bottoms"

Cinema File: Why "Bottoms" is the best movie of 2023

Enrique Couto is the creator and host of two essential horror podcasts, "Weekly Spooky" and "Welcome to Primetime." In this interview with arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Couto divulges the ingredients of the perfect scary story.

Enrique Couto is the creator and host of two essential horror podcasts, "Weekly Spooky" and "Welcome to Primetime." In this interview with arts &amp; culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Couto divulges the ingredients of the perfect scary story.

Andrew interviews "Weekly Spooky" podcast creator Enrique Couto

Cinema File: "Weekly Spooky" podcast creator Enrique Couto

Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk does 1-minute film reviews on TikTok, but he has been filming himself talking about movies since before YouTube. Mark and Andrew discuss how film criticism has evolved in the social media age. Bonus: Stick around after the interview for Andrew's reaction to "Saw X" after leaving the theater.

Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk does 1-minute film reviews on TikTok, but he has been filming himself talking about movies since before YouTube. Mark and Andrew discuss how film criticism has evolved in the social media age. Bonus: Stick around after the interview for Andrew's reaction to "Saw X" after leaving the theater.

Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk has been reviewing movies since before YouTube started.

Cinema File: One Minute Movie Reviews with Mark Krawczyk

Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.

Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybloodyhorrorcast/?hl=en#">mybloodyhorrorcast</a>.

Andrew interviews My Bloody Horrorcast host Stephanie Rivers

Cinema File: The Bloody Horror of Stephanie Rivers

What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop than to spend over 2 hours talking about everything from "Beat Street" to "Atlanta"? That's what Andrew does with his guest Sean Polite. Did we forget to mention "Fear of a Black Hat" and "CB4"? Yes. Did we somehow get into Batman movies? Yes.

What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop than to spend over 2 hours talking about everything from "Beat Street" to "Atlanta"? That's what Andrew does with his guest Sean Polite. Did we forget to mention "Fear of a Black Hat" and "CB4"? Yes. Did we somehow get into Batman movies? Yes.

Andrew Shearer and Sean Polite have a free-form conversation about hip hop movies.

Cinema File: The Almost Ultimate Guide to Hip Hop Cinema

Athens Banner-Herald arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by returning guest Xtina to share their immediate thoughts after watching the original 1979 Muppet Movie together. Get out your tissues, folks.

Athens Banner-Herald arts &amp; culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by returning guest Xtina to share their immediate thoughts after watching the original 1979 Muppet Movie together. Get out your tissues, folks.

Andrew and Xtina just watched the 1979 Muppet Movie, and they're still sniffly about it.

Cinema File: The 1979 Muppet Movie still makes me cry

Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of recent movies, including a spoiler-free review of "Barbie" and why it'll likely show up as a Best Picture nominee next year.

Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of recent movies, including a spoiler-free review of "Barbie" and why it'll likely show up as a Best Picture nominee next year.

Spoiler-free review of the ultra-feminist 'Barbie' movie!

Cinema File: Why 'Barbie' is a Best Picture contender

USA Today arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa and Fangoria writer Juliann Stipidis to discuss their 5 favorite horror movies of 2023 so far.

USA Today arts &amp; culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa and Fangoria writer Juliann Stipidis to discuss their 5 favorite horror movies of 2023 so far.

What are the best horror movies of 2023 so far?

Cinema File: The best horror movies of 2023 so far

News and Interviews from the Athens Banner Herald - Online Athens - Athens, GA

From the Newsroom: Athens Banner Herald

Andrew Shearer has been the voice of film at OnlineAthens and the Athens Banner-Herald since 2009.

Cinema File Podcast

The Best of Preps podcast touches on the best of Athens Area prep sports. This week we highlight the big news of the week that Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff announced that he would be a Bulldog in the 2021 signing class. That came on the heels of Athens Academy's Kurt Knisely choosing the Bulldogs as a preferred walk-on. We also talk wrestling, and Jefferson's long, impressive reign as state duals champs coming to a close. Plus much more from the world of wrestling (Athens Christian, Jackson County North Oconee, Madison County) and basketball, where Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals are set to meet for the second time this weekend. Scores and more from the Athens Banner-Herald!

The Best of Preps podcast touches on the best of Athens Area prep sports. This week we highlight the big news of the week that Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff announced that he would be a Bulldog in the 2021 signing class. That came on the heels of Athens Academy's Kurt Knisely choosing the Bulldogs as a preferred walk-on. We also talk wrestling, and Jefferson's long, impressive reign as state duals champs coming to a close. Plus much more from the world of wrestling (Athens Christian, Jackson County North Oconee, Madison County) and basketball, where Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals are set to meet for the second time this weekend. Scores and more from the Athens Banner-Herald!

Brock Vandagriff and Kurt Knisely to be Bulldogs; Plus wrestling and basketball talk

The Athens Banner-Herald sports crew has a lot of catching up to do. That's why they start off with Oconee County's runner-up run to the state championship before discussing the Best of Preps All-Area teams for the fall. Then they get up to speed on the winter season, with basketball and wrestling. Does Cedar Shoals have a team to win it all? Is Kayla McPherson going to lead Madison County to a title? We talk about Athens Academy's Kurt Knisely and Graham Blanks. Oconee County's Max Johnson and more from the Warriors' run to the state title game. Coach of the year Chris Smith and Madison County's run. 

We dive into every team in the area with brief recaps of scores, stats and much more. So tune in to the Best of Preps Podcast! Each week from the Athens Banner-Herald.

The Athens Banner-Herald sports crew has a lot of catching up to do. That's why they start off with Oconee County's runner-up run to the state championship before discussing the Best of Preps All-Area teams for the fall. Then they get up to speed on the winter season, with basketball and wrestling. Does Cedar Shoals have a team to win it all? Is Kayla McPherson going to lead Madison County to a title? We talk about Athens Academy's Kurt Knisely and Graham Blanks. Oconee County's Max Johnson and more from the Warriors' run to the state title game. Coach of the year Chris Smith and Madison County's run.&nbsp;
We dive into every team in the area with brief recaps of scores, stats and much more. So tune in to the Best of Preps Podcast! Each week from the Athens Banner-Herald.

Recapping Fall season, Players of the Year, wrestling and basketball

On this week's episode, the Best of Preps crew gets you ready for the State Semi Final match up between Oconee County and Sandy Springs.  The team also discusses last Friday's playoff games and the tough losses that teams in the Greater Athens Area suffered.

On this week's episode, the Best of Preps crew gets you ready for the State Semi Final match up between Oconee County and Sandy Springs.&nbsp; The team also discusses last Friday's playoff games and the tough losses that teams in the Greater Athens Area suffered.

Best of Preps: Getting You Ready for Oconee County in the Semi Finals

This week on the Best of Preps Podcast, the team comments on last week's twelve High School Football Playoff games which resulted in ten teams from the Greater Athens Area winning in the first round.  The crew also sat down with Chris Smith who is the head coach of the Madison County Red Raiders to congratulate his team on Madison's first state playoff win in school history.

The previews of next week's games include teams such as Oconee County, North Oconee, Jefferson, Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, and others.

This week on the Best of Preps Podcast, the team comments on last week's twelve High School Football Playoff games which resulted in ten teams from the Greater Athens Area winning in the first round.&nbsp; The crew also sat down with Chris Smith who is the head coach of the Madison County Red Raiders to congratulate his team on Madison's first state playoff win in school history.
The previews of next week's games include teams such as Oconee County, North Oconee, Jefferson, Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, and others.

Best of Preps: Previews of the GHSA Football State Playoffs

This week on the Best of Preps Podcast, the team discusses Clarke Central's big win over the Buford Wolves last Friday to win their region along with an interview with David Perno talking about future region realignment and the Gladiators' playoff outlook.

Other teams' playoff previews include: Winder-Barrow, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee and North Oconee, Madison County, Jefferson, Prince Avenue, and Commerce. 

This week on the Best of Preps Podcast, the team discusses Clarke Central's big win over the Buford Wolves last Friday to win their region along with an interview with David Perno talking about future region realignment and the Gladiators' playoff outlook.
Other teams' playoff previews include: Winder-Barrow, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee and North Oconee, Madison County, Jefferson, Prince Avenue, and Commerce.&nbsp;

Best of Preps: Regional Football Playoff Previews and David Perno

Oconee County football coach Travis Noland joins us to talk about the region title and Hog Mountain Bowl win.  We are also joined by Athens Academy's Graham Blanks and coaches Melissa McGarity of Oglethorpe County and Mark Hale of Commerce.  We go through the cheat sheet to prepare you for all of Friday night's action.

Travis Noland: 5:45

Reclassification: 14:00

Graham Blanks: 19:45

Melissa McGarity: 30:19

Mark Hale: 38:15

Oconee County football coach Travis Noland joins us to talk about the region title and Hog Mountain Bowl win.&nbsp; We are also joined by Athens Academy's Graham Blanks and coaches Melissa McGarity of Oglethorpe County and Mark Hale of Commerce.&nbsp; We go through the cheat sheet to prepare you for all of Friday night's action.
Travis Noland: 5:45
Reclassification: 14:00
Graham Blanks: 19:45
Melissa McGarity: 30:19
Mark Hale: 38:15

Best of Preps Podcast: Travis Noland talks Oconee County Football; Graham Blanks breaks course record and  more cross country State Champions

A lot of football talk this week as the season is rapidly winding to a close. We discuss the upcoming Hog Mountain Bowl between Oconee and North Oconee and tell a little history behind the rivalry. We also talk to Athens Academy coach Josh Alexander about the unique situation they could be facing against Hebron Christian. All that and some talk about the upcoming GHSA Cross Country Championships and the highlights of the week before we breakdown each game this weekend with our Cheat sheet.

Also:
Jackson County Volleyball makes the Final Four
Prince Avenue Football and Brock Vandagriff's return
East Jackson struggling but getting top games from running back
Athens Academy, Clarke Central, Jefferson, Oglethorpe County, Oconee Schools and more gear up for cross county meet

A lot of football talk this week as the season is rapidly winding to a close. We discuss the upcoming Hog Mountain Bowl between Oconee and North Oconee and tell a little history behind the rivalry. We also talk to Athens Academy coach Josh Alexander about the unique situation they could be facing against Hebron Christian. All that and some talk about the upcoming GHSA Cross Country Championships and the highlights of the week before we breakdown each game this weekend with our Cheat sheet.
Also:
<ul>
<li>Jackson County Volleyball makes the Final Four</li>
<li>Prince Avenue Football and Brock Vandagriff's return</li>
<li>East Jackson struggling but getting top games from running back</li>
<li>Athens Academy, Clarke Central, Jefferson, Oglethorpe County, Oconee Schools and more gear up for cross county meet</li>
</ul>

Previewing the Hog Mountain Bowl; We talk to Tyler Aurandt of NOHS; Josh Alexander of Academy joins the show

This week's update on Greater Athens Area High School includes sports like volleyball, cross country and football along with breaking news updates on the GHSA State Softball Tournament.  The team talked to Player of the Week Cara Wells and about the three football games last week that caught our eyes.

Listen in for reports on Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee County, North Oconee, East Jackson, Jefferson, Monsignor Donovan, and many more.

This week's update on Greater Athens Area High School includes sports like volleyball, cross country and football along with breaking news updates on the GHSA State Softball Tournament.&nbsp; The team talked to Player of the Week Cara Wells and about the three football games last week that caught our eyes.
Listen in for reports on Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee County, North Oconee, East Jackson, Jefferson, Monsignor Donovan, and many more.

Best of Preps: Scores, Players of the Week, and State Softball Tournament

This week's update on Greater Athens Area High School includes sports like softball, volleyball, cross country and football.  The team talked to Player of the Week Ella Chancey and about the three football games last week that caught our eyes.

Listen in for reports on Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee County, North Oconee, East Jackson, Jefferson, Monsignor Donovan, and many more.

This week's update on Greater Athens Area High School includes sports like softball, volleyball, cross country and football.&nbsp; The team talked to Player of the Week Ella Chancey and about the three football games last week that caught our eyes.
Listen in for reports on Athens Academy, Prince Avenue, Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Oconee County, North Oconee, East Jackson, Jefferson, Monsignor Donovan, and many more.

Best of Preps: Scores, Players of the Week, and Football Previews

A weekly look at what’s going on in sports around the Athens area. 

A weekly look at what&rsquo;s going on in sports around the Athens area.&nbsp;

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