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Movies
Beloved Philadelphia movie house Ritz at the Bourse to close, per report
Old City art-house movie theater the Ritz at the Bourse will close at the end of January, according to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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The list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards
Did any of your favorite films of the year make the list?
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Marvel Cinematic Universe to get first trans character
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said a trans character will appear in a movie that is currently being filmed.
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It’s our annual year-in-movie show this Friday when Marty and her guest discuss their favorite films of 2019.
Air Date: December 27, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The Jim Crow film that just won’t die, “Song of the South”
Racially segregated movie theaters disappeared decades ago but another element of the era just won’t die: Walt Disney’s 1946 movie “Song of the South.”
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New Mr. Rogers film pushes superstar actor Tom Hanks to take a risk
Patrick Stoner interviewed the Oscar winner about portraying the PBS children’s TV legend. Here’s a conversation with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about that chat.
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Listen 5:49Toxic PFAS chemicals, found across Pennsylvania, get the Hollywood treatment
Dark Waters dramatizes the true story of a former corporate lawyer who exposed the effects of toxic PFAS chemicals discharged into a creek in West Virginia.
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Why would some Black audiences boycott the new Harriet Tubman movie?
Across Black Twitter and other social media platforms, a small but vocal segment of Black people are imploring other African Americans not to support the film. Why?
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Marty talks with Sally Field, about her life, her career, and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.
Air Date: November 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00DuPont execs react to villain role in ‘Dark Waters’ film
Company executives react to DuPont’s role as the villain in a new film about chemical contamination starring Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway.
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The famous director explained why it’s hard for new movie makers to convince studios to shoot in Pennsylvania. He argued for larger tax breaks.
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New movie ‘Harriet’ shows Philadelphia as ‘a beacon for enslaved people’
Produced and written by Black women, the film hits theaters on Nov. 1
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Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson joins Marty to talk about his career, the humble beginnings of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and saying goodbye to his robot friends.
Air Date: October 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Eagles fandom, medical marijuana and rugby stories give Philly Film Fest a local flavor
For its final weekend, the Philadelphia festival offers local movies about Eagles fans’ highs and lows, a weed warrior, and a displaced high school team.
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Listen 2:57‘Joker’ laughs its way to October box office record
Warner Bros.′ R-rated “Joker” has set a new record at the October box office.
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