Movies
Hypermasculine, totally queer: Celebrating the leather jacket in cinema — July and August 2018
The Fabric Workshop and Museum has partnered with Lightbox Film Center to present a film series celebrating the iconic jacket.
6 years ago
Ed Helms and Jon Hamm for “Tag”
Two stars of the ensemble comedy “Tag” discuss the film. ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018
From Atticus Finch to Rodney Dangerfield, 18 Films for Father’s Day
Film critic Piers Marchant shares his eclectic recommendations for dad-centric movies.
6 years ago
Father’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Philly hip-hop — Your Week June 14 – 21, 2018
This weekend, we’re talking about the origins of Philly hip-hop, affordable art, and ways to celebrate Father’s Day.
6 years ago
Listen 4:16Chestnut Hill will still host its popular magic-themed pub crawl and plans to hold some sort of Halloween or fall-themed festival.
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‘Rodin’ shines as a story of both artist and art
We meet Rodin, smocked and extravagantly bearded, at age 40, feeling his way into new ways of working with his beloved clay.
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Your guide to the week in arts and culture, June 1 – 7, 2018
We've got plenty of events for you to get excited about, whether you're an avant-garde theater buff, a beer nerd, or an avid birder.
6 years ago
Listen 3:35Philly Latino Film Festival dives beyond the headlines – June 1 – 3, 2018
The films at this year's festival attempt to open discussion both on- and offscreen.
6 years ago
Prominent Philly Jewish culture center, The Gershman Y changes name, mission
One of Philadelphia's prominent Jewish culture centers, The Gershman Y, will change its mission to focus solely on film.
7 years ago
Listen 2:01Director Jason Reitman on ‘Tully’
Guest: Jason Reitman In the new film Tully, Charlize Theron plays an already stressed-out mother who’s ...
Air Date: April 30, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:45As Saudi Arabia’s cinema ban ends, filmmakers eye new opportunities
An elite group of movie lovers in the Saudi capital Riyadh got a special treat on Wednesday — a screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther.
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How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson found himself and won us over
Merging his personas, actor became wildly successful by playing himself, inserted into popular franchises that needed a boost.
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Documentary ‘Albatross’ shows how our obsession with plastic is killing this bird
The film, screening April 14, will be a featured selection of this year’s Princeton Environmental Film Festival.
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‘Black Panther’ expected to formally break Saudis’ 35-year cinema ban
The ban is older than the kingdom's crown prince, along with two-thirds of his country.
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‘Paterno’ movie a polarizing story with unanswered questions
The HBO movie directed by Barry Levinson debuts Saturday and stars Oscar winner Al Pacino as Joe Paterno.
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