
Arts & Entertainment
Can ‘Wonder Woman’ break through the Best Picture glass ceiling?
Superhero movies have been considered more technical than cinematic, but "Wonder Woman" has the opportunity to become the first one to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
7 years ago
Necking at the movies: Norristown zoo keeps giraffes entertained with flicks
During the cold snap, the giraffes have been coping by watching some of their favorite flicks — Harry Potter movies and "March of the Penguins."
7 years ago
Listen 5:17Sherman Alexie: “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”
Guest: Sherman Alexie SHERMAN ALEXIE’s relationship with ...
Air Date: January 19, 2018
Listen 49:29‘Passing Strange,’ and grandly
The Wilma Theater production takes a musical to a new level.
7 years ago
Listen 3:00Temple student’s ’76 documentary on race accepted into National Film Registry
A lyrical, political documentary made by a Temple University student in 1976 is accepted by the Library of Congress into the National Film Registry.
7 years ago
In Puerto Rico, Philadelphia artists find activism in wake of hurricanes
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria may give rise to mobilized activism in Puerto Rico, finds a team of Philadelphia artists.
7 years ago
Listen 2:15A financial boost for Delaware historic sites
First State National Historical Park awards Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs funds to preserve sites like John Dickinson Plantation in Dover.
7 years ago
Bring out those oldies: ‘A Few of Our Favorite Things’ (Act II Playhouse and 1812 Productions)
Comedy bits from the past, offered by two artistic directors who specialize in having fun.
7 years ago
The doll and the denial: ‘All the Dead Biddles’ (Underbite Theatre Co. and Plays & Players)
A mother has a most unusual way of grieving for her dead son.
7 years ago
Artist finds still life is more than just bowls and flowers
For Robert Jackson, still life became a boring subject to paint. He wanted to be different and with the help of balloon dogs and childhood memories, he achieved his goal.
7 years ago
Revolutionary War army comes to life in newly discovered painting
The Museum of the American Revolution displays a newly acquired, 7-foot watercolor of the Continental Army, circa 1782, that was painted from life.
7 years ago
Handpainted MLK statues debut on Philly streets
A set of temporary statues of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr., painted by local high school artists, debut in Philadelphia over MLK weekend.
7 years ago
Princeton art exhibit inspired by fears of a nuclear war
In commemoration of the human catastrophe in Japan, multimedia artist Marion Held has made ceramic masks, as well as evocative kimonos of organdy and paper.
7 years ago
Phoenix Best, straight to Broadway and now playing her home town
The actress, from Philadelphia's Mt. Airy, graduated from DeSales University and became a Broadway understudy only a month after arriving in New York.
7 years ago
Listen 4:38Eagles’ playoff hopes; Sixers in London; Flyers’ flaws
Guest: Ray Didinger and Mike Sielski Philadelphia Eagles fans everywhere are anxious as the team is just days aw ...
Air Date: January 10, 2018
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