MoviesTommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’ is a bizarre cult film about an ‘underdog.’ Of course, Philly is a fanHere are some anniversary screenings of the cult film that turns 20 this year, including one at PhilaMOCA, the venue Wiseau filed a cease-and-desist against.
MoviesTommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’ is a bizarre cult film about an ‘underdog.’ Of course, Philly is a fanHere are some anniversary screenings of the cult film that turns 20 this year, including one at PhilaMOCA, the venue Wiseau filed a cease-and-desist against.
NewsA Dominican grandmother in outer space is just the beginning. Philly’s Latino Film Festival highlights flights of imagination through July
NewsA Dominican grandmother in outer space is just the beginning. Philly’s Latino Film Festival highlights flights of imagination through July
EducationTom Hanks urged Harvard graduates to defend the truth and resist indifference in his commencement address“The responsibility is yours. Ours. The effort is optional. But the truth, the truth is sacred. Unalterable. Chiseled into the stone and the foundation of our republic,” he said.
EducationTom Hanks urged Harvard graduates to defend the truth and resist indifference in his commencement address“The responsibility is yours. Ours. The effort is optional. But the truth, the truth is sacred. Unalterable. Chiseled into the stone and the foundation of our republic,” he said.
MoviesHow the ‘brown kid from Downingtown’ got around to making films Downingtown native Nardeep Khurmi creates stories out of the everyday reality of living as a South Asian in America.
MoviesHow the ‘brown kid from Downingtown’ got around to making films Downingtown native Nardeep Khurmi creates stories out of the everyday reality of living as a South Asian in America.
OpinionI will remember Tina Turner for her courage, her talent, and her vulnerability, that’s what she would wantTurner went through abuse, and my generation learned from it. But that doesn't mean we should keep dwelling on it.
OpinionI will remember Tina Turner for her courage, her talent, and her vulnerability, that’s what she would wantTurner went through abuse, and my generation learned from it. But that doesn't mean we should keep dwelling on it.
TechnologyNetflix outlines intentions to crack down on sharing of account passwordsThose who subscribe to Netflix's standard or premium plans will be able to allow another person living outside their household to use their password for an additional $8 per month.
TechnologyNetflix outlines intentions to crack down on sharing of account passwordsThose who subscribe to Netflix's standard or premium plans will be able to allow another person living outside their household to use their password for an additional $8 per month.
Opinion‘Queen Charlotte,’ ‘Cleopatra,’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ make May the month of Black queens Black women’s portrayals in pop-culture are even more important at a time when Black history is ignored in school curriculums and a report says Black girls are treated inequitably in PA schools
Opinion‘Queen Charlotte,’ ‘Cleopatra,’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ make May the month of Black queens Black women’s portrayals in pop-culture are even more important at a time when Black history is ignored in school curriculums and a report says Black girls are treated inequitably in PA schools
Movies10 outdoor movie screenings you don’t want to miss this spring and summerThis summer, spend your evenings with Indiana Jones, Kylo Ren, Michael J. Fox, Little Richard, and more.
Movies10 outdoor movie screenings you don’t want to miss this spring and summerThis summer, spend your evenings with Indiana Jones, Kylo Ren, Michael J. Fox, Little Richard, and more.
NewsRumors of a Taylor Swift memoir put a mystery book on top of pre-sale charts. But new reports say the book isn’t hers.Taylor Swift fans propelled an unnamed book to the top of sales charts this week, based on conspiracy theories it was Swift's debut memoir. But Variety reported Tuesday that the fan theory is wrong.
NewsRumors of a Taylor Swift memoir put a mystery book on top of pre-sale charts. But new reports say the book isn’t hers.Taylor Swift fans propelled an unnamed book to the top of sales charts this week, based on conspiracy theories it was Swift's debut memoir. But Variety reported Tuesday that the fan theory is wrong.
TelevisionWriters Guild East pickets Philly-area production of Apple TV+’s ‘Sinking Spring’"Sinking Spring," otherwise known as "Catamount," stars Brian Tyree Henry is set to film in Philadelphia through July.
TelevisionWriters Guild East pickets Philly-area production of Apple TV+’s ‘Sinking Spring’"Sinking Spring," otherwise known as "Catamount," stars Brian Tyree Henry is set to film in Philadelphia through July.
MoviesMTV Movie & TV Awards ditches live event due to strikeThe first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters’ strike has retreated to a pre-taped event as the MTV Movie & TV Awards tries to chart a celebratory course through a turbulent Hollywood
MoviesMTV Movie & TV Awards ditches live event due to strikeThe first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters’ strike has retreated to a pre-taped event as the MTV Movie & TV Awards tries to chart a celebratory course through a turbulent Hollywood
MoviesFree outdoor movie nights this summer, thanks to cinéSPEAK Philly film organization cinéSPEAK announces new lineup for annual outdoor film series, including the Little Richard documentary.
MoviesFree outdoor movie nights this summer, thanks to cinéSPEAK Philly film organization cinéSPEAK announces new lineup for annual outdoor film series, including the Little Richard documentary.
EntertainmentWGA strike: Hollywood film and TV writers go on strikeEverything you need to know about the WGA Hollywood writers strike.
EntertainmentWGA strike: Hollywood film and TV writers go on strikeEverything you need to know about the WGA Hollywood writers strike.
NewsWhat’s going on with Disney and DeSantis explained through Disney plotsDisney is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R., Fla.) over his takeover of its theme park district. We explain in Disney terms, using movie plots.
NewsWhat’s going on with Disney and DeSantis explained through Disney plotsDisney is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R., Fla.) over his takeover of its theme park district. We explain in Disney terms, using movie plots.
News‘We are all a direct result of his legacy.’ Local theater artists and Robeson House & Museum officials remember Harry BelafontePhiladelphia area theater artists and officials at the Paul Robeson House & Museum remember Harry Belafonte's dedication to using art to call for justice.
News‘We are all a direct result of his legacy.’ Local theater artists and Robeson House & Museum officials remember Harry BelafontePhiladelphia area theater artists and officials at the Paul Robeson House & Museum remember Harry Belafonte's dedication to using art to call for justice.
CelebrityThe late Harry Belafonte won the Marian Anderson Award in 1998. Here’s what he said at his acceptance speech.Read Harry Belafonte's remarks from the 1998 Marian Anderson Award.
CelebrityThe late Harry Belafonte won the Marian Anderson Award in 1998. Here’s what he said at his acceptance speech.Read Harry Belafonte's remarks from the 1998 Marian Anderson Award.
ObituariesHarry Belafonte, groundbreaking Black singer and actor of ‘Day-O’ fame who became civil rights activist, dies at 96He stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist.
ObituariesHarry Belafonte, groundbreaking Black singer and actor of ‘Day-O’ fame who became civil rights activist, dies at 96He stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist.