Movies
Climatologist Michael Mann’s Defamation Lawsuit, Bucks County Election, Gen Z on ‘Nomance’
Climate scientist Michael Mann on his $1 million defamation lawsuit victory and the fight against disinformation.
Air Date: February 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 43:01‘Diva’ film soprano, Philadelphia-native Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith has died at 75
Fernandez Smith was a Philadelphia native who sang through the U.S. and Europe during her operatic career.
11 months ago
‘Barbie’ receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?
12 months ago
Philly’s Da’Vine Joy Randolph gets Oscar supporting actress nomination, ‘Oppenheimer’ dominates
Lily Gladstone, star of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” became the first Native American nominated for best actress.
12 months ago
Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97
Throughout his long career, Jewison combined light entertainment with topical films.
12 months ago
‘Oppenheimer’ dominates Golden Globes, ‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ in comedy
Philly native Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Paul Giamatti both won for Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers.”
1 year ago
Glynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ star who first sang Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns,’ dies at 100
Johns’ greatest triumph was playing Desiree Armfeldt in “A Little Night Music,” for which she won a Tony in 1973.
1 year ago
Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ dies at 75
Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday, his family confirmed. His wife and family were with him, they said in a statement.
1 year ago
Pierce Brosnan faces charges after allegedly walking in Yellowstone’s thermal areas
Brosnan, who is best known for his stint as James Bond in the 1990s, was charged in Wyoming with failing to keep to the trails. He's due in federal court on Jan. 23.
1 year ago
Jonathan Majors convicted in split verdict, dropped from Marvel
Majors was found guilty on two out of four charges in a domestic violence criminal case in New York on Monday afternoon.
1 year ago
Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
Braugher won two career Emmys from 11 nominations.
1 year ago
‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’
The show airs Jan. 7 from Beverly Hills.
1 year ago
Philadelphia declares Dec. 3 ‘Rocky Day’ in honor of the film’s 47th anniversary
“Standing at the top of these steps you're reminded that all things are possible,” Stallone said. “Keep punching.”
1 year ago
Best and Worst Holiday Movies, Connor Barwin on Eagles’ Christmas Album, COP28 Climate Summit
We'll debate our favorite holiday films and what makes them truly great. Plus, Eagles' Connor Barwin on 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' album, and eyes on COP28 in Dubai.
Air Date: November 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Inventor Henry Heyl and Philly’s role in early moving picture technology
When the phasmatrope was first demonstrated at the Academy of Music, local papers hailed it as the first of its kind.
1 year ago