
Movies
Will Smith and Chris Rock should have both known better
The sight of West Philly’s own Will Smith slapping another Black man on the international stage has deeper implications than a joke about hair.
3 years ago
Oscars set for return to normal, except all the changes
The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. But little else about how this year’s Oscars get underway is traditional.
3 years ago
Questlove, Will Smith, and more: All the Philly region nominees to watch at the 2022 Academy Awards
This year’s Oscar noms showcase a ton of local talent.
3 years ago
In just one month, the Wizarding World experience has sold tickets to people from all 50 U.S. states.
3 years ago
Will Smith wins lead acting trophy at U.K.’s BAFTAs
Philly's own Will Smith received the award for his role in 'King Richard,' as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live ceremony.
3 years ago
Documentary promises inside look at 2018 heist at Philly’s Insectarium
Back in 2018, thieves took around 7,000 spiders, roaches, and other animals. It seemed clear who did it, but the story is not so clear-cut.
3 years ago
Listen 2:10Philly’s Lightbox Film Center starts restoration work to give films a ‘second life’
After 43 years of presenting foreign and avant-garde film, the Lightbox Film Center launches a film restoration program to repair and revive old films.
3 years ago
The first trailer for Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ is brimming with Philly faces and places
Several Sixers players are featured in the forthcoming basketball flick, which is co-produced by LeBron James.
3 years ago
Gryffindors and Boggarts and Quaffles, oh my!: Harry Potter launches at the Franklin Institute
Philadelphia hosts the world premiere of an immersive exhibition about Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World.
3 years ago
Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ set
Lawyers for Halyna Hutchins' family announced a lawsuit filed in the name of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son at a Los Angeles news conference Tuesday.
3 years ago
Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
King said in a statement that her son was 'such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others.'
3 years ago
Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for ‘Baskets,’ dies at 68
Anderson’s publicist Glenn Schwartz says the comedian died Friday in Las Vegas.
3 years ago
A new documentary tells the incredible true story of a Navy veteran's battle with PTSD and his mission to pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life.
Air Date: January 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:52Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, has died at 94.
3 years ago
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century.
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