Last week, WHYY’s Brenda Jorett interview long-time Philadelphia Phillies videographer, Dan “Video Dan” Stephenson about “Richie Ashburn: A Baseball Life.”
Richie Ashburn became a Philadelphia sports icon with his blazing speed rounding the bases wearing number one and snaring fly balls in center field as a Whiz Kid. Many of us remember “Whitey” best as the [...]

Writer Kristine Kennedy catches a few words with “Tenure” producer Tai Duncan about making a movie in Philadelphia. The film, starring Luke Wilson and Gretchen Mol is currently shooting in the Philadelphia area. Thanks to Mike Kennedy for production assistance.
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Writer Kristine Kennedy spoke with “Set in Philadelphia” point man Brian Wade. The program, in its sixth year, shines a spotlight on Philadelphia screenwriters by running both a writing and a movie pitch competition during the Film Festival. Thanks to Mike Kennedy for production assistance.
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Horror: South Korea
Seems like every Asian horror film of note revolves around “unspeakable” childhood trauma and the uncomplicated, naïve psychological profiling of maniacs made by society. Black House is no different. At times comical in its simplistic characterizations, this fairly predictable allegory exposes, if it is to be taken at face value, not just how [...]

You may not know the name Isaiah Zagar but if you’ve ever been to the Bella Vista neighborhood in South Philadelphia or walked past the Super Fresh on South Street you are undoubtedly familiar with his work.
WHYY’s Arts and Culture reporter, Alex Schmidt talked to Jeremiah Zagar, the artist’s son, whose film, In A Dream [...]

Cast: Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), Sophia Myles (Tristan and Isolde), Ciaran Hinds (Margot at the Wedding)
I tend to avoid films at festivals that already have distribution and or studio backing. But, Mr. Foe fit into my schedule and peaked my interest. The skinny: A young Scott, on the brink of eighteen, desperately clinging to fading [...]

Sadly, the film I saw Friday night, Bad Biology, has finished playing at the Film Festival, apparently to two sold out audiences. So, I’ll spare the in depth write up, because you will have to wait awhile in order to see it (rumor has it that TLA Video has a distribution offer on the table).  [...]

Last night was the official kick-off to the 17th Philadelphia Film Festival. I know, it crept up on you. You forgot all about it. What’s going on? What should I see? There are so many movies I’ve never heard of…. Well, I’m here to help. Truth be told, it crept up on me, too. But, [...]