Movies
Studio 2 Extra: Delaware comics tell bold African history
Manuel Godoy turned a comic into a cultural movement. Black Sands is redefining African history without Hollywood and without compromise.
Air Date: March 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 16:21Philadelphia film critics weigh in on the Oscars
Ahead of the Oscars, we talk about everything – from the genre-bending vampire flick “Sinners” to the heart-wrenching Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental Value.”
Air Date: March 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Ruth E. Carter is the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Award history.
2 months ago
A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13The all-time great holiday movie debate … again
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:47Scary movie screenings around Philly to get you into the spooky spirit
From “Gremlins” to “Night of the Living Dead,” Philadelphia cinemas are hosting a smattering of vintage classics and indie horrors that are sure to keep you up at night.
5 months ago
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and “The Way We Were.”
6 months ago
How romance and a road trip led to the purchase of the world’s oldest drive-in theater
Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney bought Shankweiler’s Drive-In in Oreland, Pennsylvania, in 2022 after learning the property might be sold to developers.
6 months ago
Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show
President Donald Trump is now chair of the Kennedy Center and revealed the names during a Wednesday press conference at the Washington cultural institution.
7 months ago
The best movies of the 21st century
The last 25 years in movies have given us unforgettable performances, iconic lines and instant classics. They’ve made us laugh, they’ve made us cry, but which reign supreme?
Air Date: July 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:3414th annual Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival comes to an end with closing ceremony
The six-week festival concluded Sunday with film screenings, live music and exhibitions highlighting Latino culture.
9 months ago
Phoenixville’s The Colonial Theatre teams up with Pluto TV to host free screenings
The lineup includes “Hook,” “Jumanji” and 1986 cult classic “Labyrinth.”
9 months ago
Is this the worst-ever era for American pop culture?
A recent YouGov survey rated the 2020s as the worst decade in a century for music, movies, fashion, TV, sports. But are reports of the culture’s demise greatly exaggerated?
Air Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:05The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new
The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.
11 months ago
Listen 1:33‘May the 4th’ amuse you: A guide to celebrating ‘Star Wars’ this weekend
It’s the unofficial holiday for fans of the epic sci-fi series. If you’re one, find others at these Philadelphia events.
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