Movies
How does ‘Star Wars’ endure through the generations?
Many have tried, a few have found some success, but no one has been able to surpass the popularity and influence of Star Wars.
7 years ago
Could a law to bring down the mob be used in Weinstein case?
The federal anti-racketeering law has been used since the late 1970s to bring down mob bosses. Could it be used to prosecute Harvey Weinstein?
7 years ago
Guests: Jonathan Olshefski, Christopher Rainey, PJ Rainey, David Rubin Filmmaker ...
Air Date: November 30, 2017
Listen 48:59From North Philly to Vietnam, and trying to ‘come back normal’
Berks County veteran Ron Ferrizzi talks about being interviewed by a war correspondent and how marijuana helped him steady his nerves while in Vietnam.
7 years ago
Listen 5:22Why so few women of color in the wave of accusers? ‘Stakes higher’
In the weeks since dozens of women have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape or harassment, women and men of color have been largely absent from the national furor.
7 years ago
Can you separate the artist from the art?
Kevin Spacey and Louis CK are the latest to have been outed for sexual misconduct, and their careers have been upended as a result. So wh ...
7 years ago
Listen 25:06Betting on refresh of ‘the Marvel way’ to keep superhero movies rolling
After a decade spent creating the model all others covet, the MCU must reinvent itself to outrun competitors — as well as the ever-present danger of superhero fatigue.
7 years ago
Sexual assault: in politics, in Hollywood
Guests: Michelle Goldberg, Tyler Coates This is unmistakably an historic moment when it comes to powerful men get ...
Air Date: November 15, 2017
Listen 49:17Philly Asian American Film Festival brings attention to forgotten star of silent movies
The 10th annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival opens with "The Dragon Painter," a silent film with live indie pop score.
7 years ago
'Flesh and Blood' a half-fictional film about real Philly activist and family
The Philadelphia Film Festival has begun this week. On Saturday it will screen a movie shot entirely in North Philadelphia, a gritty drama called “Flesh and Blood.”
7 years ago
From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of our picks.
7 years ago
From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of our picks.
7 years ago
A video installation in the land of Andrew Wyeth
For the first time, the Brandywine River Museum presents video art in the converted 19th-century grist mill.
7 years ago
Five ways Hollywood looks at Vietnam [video]
As Ken Burns turns his documentary lens on Vietnam, WHYY’s Patrick Stoner examines five ways Hollywood has explored the war. ...
7 years ago
The Vietnam War: serving, then coming home
Guests: Ralph Galati, Ertell Whigh ...
Air Date: September 18, 2017
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