Movies
‘The River and The Wall’ explores Rio Grande’s border world
A new documentary examining the diverse wildlife and landscape of the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border debuted this week at select theaters nationwide and on iTunes.
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West Philly’s International House is closing. What happens to the renowned theater inside?
After 40 years, Lightbox Film Center is looking for a new home.
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The record-breaking box office of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ by the (huge) numbers
It's already made an estimated one billion dollars around the world. Well, $1.2 billion, actually.
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PBS film ‘KOREA’ eyes social, political tolls of Korean War
Filmmaker John Maggio said he wanted to create something that wasn't focused on solely on views of ambassadors and historians but real people affected by the war.
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‘Uncharted waters’: Union tells Hollywood writers to fire their agents
The abrupt directive on Friday followed a breakdown in talks over proposed changes to the agreement that has guided the basic business relationship between writers and agents.
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Marvel universe brings all its superheroes to the Franklin Institute
The superhero exhibit traces 80 years of comics and movies. Visitors can also learn about the process of making comics, including drawing, inking, coloring, and layout.
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Knocking on doors in search of Philadelphia’s jazz history
A pair of historians are hunting for artifacts for an archive of Philadelphia’s jazz history. They’re holding a scanning party to digitize bits of music history.
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Listen 2:37Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!
For eight decades, the Caped Crusader has kept watch over the streets of Gotham City and beyond. In honor of the Dark Knight, Marketplace does the numbers.
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Short doc on N. Philly state Rep. Kenyatta’s historic win has East Coast premiere
Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania’s first openly gay lawmaker of color, is the subject of a short documentary called “Going Forward.”
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Apple is jumping belatedly into the streaming TV business
Apple didn't disclose the price or the launch date except to say that Apple TV Plus will be available this fall. It will feature Apple's original shows and movies.
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Just what is Apple going to unveil Monday?
On Monday, Apple is holding a special event tagged with the line "It's showtime!" That's led to wide speculation the company will finally reveal its streaming service.
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