Movies
‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic
Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.
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Golden Globe noms led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere,’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’
The 2023 broadcast will mark the award show's return after scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray, knocking it off TV for a year.
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71
Her death was announced Monday by her children on social media and confirmed by her manager.
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George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees
Other honorees included groundbreaking composer and conductor Tania León, contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant, and the entire crew of U2.
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Disney reveals ‘treasures’ coming to Franklin Institute for centenary exhibition
Disney 100: The Exhibition will premiere at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year, then travel internationally.
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Philly Asian American Film Fest, Kathleen Turner, and Les Misèrables in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 3-6: The Asian Film Fest kicks off in Philly, music from Zeek Burse in Delaware, and Kathleen Turner’s one woman show in N.J. are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:21Halloween celebrations, PJ Morton, and Philly jazz summit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 27 - Oct. 30: Halloween celebrations, including community and social events in N.J., Philly, and Delaware, are among this week's highlights.
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Listen 5:15Chester County farmer makes a horror movie to save the family farm
“Hayride to Hell” is a farmer’s bloody revenge on corrupt elected officials. The horror movie was made by a farmer who is an elected official in Chester County, Pa.
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Listen 2:44Smashing Pumpkins, Philly Film Fest, and The Great Pumpkin Carve in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 20 - Oct. 23: Made In Jersey Fest in N.J., Smashing Pumpkins in Philly, and Dracula in Delaware are among this week's highlights.
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Listen 5:35Halyna Hutchins’ family settles with Alec Baldwin over cinematographer’s death
Under the settlement, which is subject to court approval, the filming of Rust will continue with the "original principal players on board."
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From the archive, Marty’s conversation with Sally Field where she discussed her life, career, memoirs and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.
Air Date: October 1, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 35:43Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary
For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie
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Bethlehemites are ‘Starstruck’ by an art film about their own history
Lehigh University Art Gallery asked New York artist Shimon Attie to make “Starstruck,” a film and sculptural installation about the history of Bethlehem, Pa.
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Halle Bailey’s ‘Little Mermaid’ is already making waves among young Black girls
Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.
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‘La Guagua 47’ is a love letter to Philly’s Latino community
Alba Martínez’s film had help from more than 100 community members and artists throughout Philly. The short film is set to debut at the Kimmel Center.
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