Inquirer movie critic Steven Rea honors celebrities and caffeine in new book

This fall will be chock-full of Rocky-themed events in Philly to honor the film's 50-year anniversary.

The story of the film and John Tuggle is much bigger than football fandom, said the 'Superman' actor, and has its own little Philadelphia connection.

Parton encouraged tolerance of marginalized groups and embraced feminism throughout her career — and was still beloved across ideological and political lines.

A replica of the 1989 Batmobile briefly bottlenecked Market Street early Saturday morning, social media posts showed.

Before portraying Bourdain in the A24 biopic "Tony," Dominic Sessa used his paychecks from Cathy's 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City, N.J., to buy booze. It was the perfect research.

‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ are part of the retrospective.

In March, the Ritz was cited for several violations by the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections. On Aug. 11, the theater again failed an inspection.

The beloved music and film star was known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting.

Nolan's Odyssean women face greater danger with less agency than in Homer's epic.

“Everything I’ve done, from my exhibitions to my films, is because I’m curious about things," said Holmes whose festival turns 15 this year with a robust lineup of films and events.

West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.

Since the film’s U.S. release in 1979, “Dawn of the Dead” has attracted generations of fans to Monroeville.

“Bill Wine was a character out of a Neil Simon comedy, more Oscar than Felix,” said Carrie Rickey, former Inquirer movie critic. “You didn’t have to wait long for the punchline.”

Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci starred in the film that was shot in Red Bank and Keyport. Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri remains a fan of the food, the magic, and the vibes.

More than 90% of votes from members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists approved of the agreement, with about 19% of eligible voters casting ballots.

A new independent film, Vivien & The Florist, explores Oscar winner Vivien Leigh’s little-known relationship with a Philadelphia florist during her 1966 stay in the city.

The West Philly native was inspired after learning more about Betty’s origins and wanted to explore the relationship between the cartoon and her creator, Max Fleischer.

In a career spanning more than six decades, he became one of the most well-known voices in cultural criticism.

Anne Hathaway's Philly connections are well-known. But what does New Englander Meryl Streep and the London-born Anna Wintour have to do with the region?

A recently fired city carpenter was arrested for smashing three portraits of Philadelphia mayors.

Monica Ryadi was brought to the U.S at age 9 by parents fleeing religious persecution in Indonesia.

Take our news quiz on the Phillies, the Parallel Parking Championship, and Chinatown renovations.

Plus: Neighbors fight historic district designation, Curtis Jones Jr. should retire for real, and perhaps there's a new career awaiting former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

Upper Darby residents and environmentalists are working to pull together $8 million to secure the purchase of the Mozino Tract, a parcel of land in Drexel Hill.

"She’s part of our bringing delight and surprise and letting it ripple through the city."