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Movies
How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping
Though critically acclaimed and widely beloved, the 1992 animated “Aladdin” feature had some serious issues with stereotyping.
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How Disney princesses influence girls around the world
Disney has made an effort to diversify and empower its princess cast in recent decades, responding to criticisms that the brand is too white and casts women in passive roles.
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Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97
The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday at her Carmel Valley, California, home. The foundation said she was surrounded by close friends.
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Edward Zwick and Trial by Fire
Filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter Edward Zwick discusses his past projects and most recent film, Trial by Fire.
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Listen 33:30In ‘Ask Dr. Ruth,’ the famous sex therapist looks inward at last
Dr. Ruth Westheimer revolutionized talk around sex in America. At 90, she's letting her own walls come down in a new documentary.
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‘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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