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Movies

Jean Hersholt, from left, president of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, congratulates James Baskett, second African American to win an Oscar, for his special award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film
Arts & Entertainment

The 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.”

6 years ago

Film critic Patrick Stoner (left) interviews Tom Hanks (right) for his movie,
Arts & Entertainment

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.

6 years ago

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Detailed view on the newly installed system to filter out PFAS Forever Chemicals at Well #2 of the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority facility in Horsham, Pa., on August 22, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Toxic 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.

6 years ago

(Focus Features/Youtube)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Arts & Entertainment
The Philadelphia Experiment

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?

6 years ago

Sally Field poses for photographers upon arrival at the Olivier Awards in London, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Sally Field

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

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**FILE** DuPont Washington Works plant along Ohio River in Parkersburg, W. Va. is shown in this undated file photo. (AP Photo/The Marietta Times)
Community

DuPont 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.

6 years ago

Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan testifies in support of film tax credits during a hearing before the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee, held at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘One of the greatest places to shoot in the world’: M. Night Shyamalan pushes Pa. to boost film tax credit

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.

6 years ago

(Focus Features/Youtube)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

New movie ‘Harriet’ shows Philadelphia as ‘a beacon for enslaved people’

Produced and written by Black women, the film hits theaters on Nov. 1

6 years ago

Joel Hodgson and the MST3k robots (Shout Factory)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

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 49:01
A scene from
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles 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.

6 years ago

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from the film,
Arts & Entertainment

‘Joker’ laughs its way to October box office record

Warner Bros.′ R-rated “Joker” has set a new record at the October box office.

6 years ago

Governor Phil Murphy on the one-year anniversary of the release of his economic vision plan at Rowan University on October 1, 2019. (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)
Politics & Policy

Murphy calls for an expansion of N.J. film and TV tax credit

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy thinks more tax incentives will mean more movies made in the Garden State.

6 years ago

Marty Moss-Coane speaks with Downton Abbey film actors Jim Carter, Imelda Staunton, and Kevin Doyle
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Returning to Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Kevin Doyle (Mr. Molesley) and Imelda Staunton, (Lady Bagshaw) talk about the series, the film, and the Downton phenomenon.

Air Date: September 20, 2019 10:00 am

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This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers in a scene from 'A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood,' in theaters on Nov. 22. (Lacey Terrell/Sony-Tristar Pictures via AP)
Arts & Entertainment

Would you be mine? Hanks unveils his Mr. Rogers at Toronto film festival

Hanks' performance is only a part of the drama, but his gentle, whole-body transformation into Rogers drew thunderous applause from festival audiences and rave reviews.

6 years ago

A part of Newark's skyline is seen in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Money

N.J. approves $9M in tax credits to ‘Joker,’ ‘West Side Story’

New Jersey on Tuesday approved roughly $9 million in film tax credits to a Spielberg adaptation of "West Side Story" and a Batman movie called "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix

6 years ago

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