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‘Legendary’ marks the 30th anniversary of ballroom culture in Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of BlackStar.)

‘Legendary: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom’ at the BlackStar Film Festival

Queer history is American history

‘Legendary: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom,’ screened as part of this year’s BlackStar Film Festival, goes behind the fashion, flair, glitz, and glamour to elevate a vital origin story. Hanae Mason reviews.

Hanae Mason

Aug 28, 2020 Articles 3 minute read

‘Coded Bias’ explores the ways ubiquitous modern technology still carries out the prejudices of its makers. (Image courtesy of BlackStar.)

‘Coded Bias,’ ‘Unapologetic,’ and ‘Nationtime - Gary’ at the 2020 BlackStar Film Festival

Beyond ourselves

Three documentary features at the 2020 BlackStar Film Festival, highlighting activists from the 1970s to today, summarize the current political landscape in Black America. Hanae Mason reviews.

Hanae Mason

Aug 25, 2020 Articles 5 minute read

‘Taste the Nation’ host Padma Lakshmi with Mexican American chef and restaurateur Emiliano Marentes in El Paso. (Photo by Dominic Valente for Hulu.)

Hulu presents ‘Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi’

Home cooking in America

Hulu’s new food and travel series, ‘Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi,’ explores what the diverse cuisines throughout the country say about America and the American experience. Kelly Conrad reviews.

Kelly Conrad

Aug 17, 2020 Articles 3 minute read

Nolan wants us to see it on the big screen, so we we’re still waiting for ‘Tenet.’ (Image courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Movie theaters are reopening, but I'm not ready to go back

The popcorn problem

Film critic Stephen Silver misses movie theaters, and can't wait to see Christopher Nolan's upcoming ‘Tenet.’ But he still won’t risk attending an indoor theater.

Stephen Silver

Jul 28, 2020 Articles 4 minute read

What’s the story behind that winning feeling? (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein, courtesy of Netflix.)

Netflix and ESPN Films present ‘The Last Dance’

Inside one of the greatest teams of all time

The Last Dance, now streaming on Netflix, is a 10-part documentary series spotlighting Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty leading up to their last run at a championship in 1997-98. Christina Anthony reviews.

Christina Anthony

Jul 20, 2020 Articles 4 minute read

Jo Koy enjoys a jeepney ride. (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

Netflix presents ‘Jo Koy: In His Elements’

Celebrating Filipino identity

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy takes Netflix to the Philippines with a variety show featuring all Filipino artists spotlighting the Filipino experience. Kelly Conrad reviews.

Kelly Conrad

Jul 13, 2020 Articles 4 minute read

A refreshing focus on a questioning character: Michael Cimino in ‘Love, Victor.’ (Photo courtesy of Hulu.)

Hulu presents ‘Love, Victor’

Does a ‘Love, Simon’ sequel move the conversation forward?

Like its predecessor ‘Love, Simon,’ the Hulu series ‘Love, Victor’ moves the conversation about LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media forward. But some voices still aren’t part of the conversation. Cameron Kelsall considers.

Cameron Kelsall

Jun 22, 2020 Articles 5 minute read

Behind the scenes of the original ‘Rocky’: Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown on the set with Sylvester Stallone. (Image courtesy of Garrett Brown.)

As the Rizzo statue goes down, ‘40 Years of Rocky’ reflects on Philly’s past

A tale of two statues

A new short documentary, ‘40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic,’ examines a movie that tells one story of Philadelphia. Are we writing a new history this month? Stephen Silver considers.

Stephen Silver

Jun 15, 2020 Articles 4 minute read

Funny but stressful narratives of an Egyptian American family: Hiam Abbass, Ramy Youssef, and Amr Waked in ‘Ramy.’ (Image courtesy of Hulu.)

Hulu presents season 2 of ‘Ramy’

Muslims in America

The second season of Hulu’s hit drama series ‘Ramy’ follows an Egyptian American family in New Jersey. Ramy Youssef’s protagonist makes a compelling antihero navigating violence, bias, and his own challenges with sex and love. Corey Qureshi reviews.

Corey Qureshi

Jun 15, 2020 Articles 3 minute read

‘Identidad’ follows the sunrise on a new national dream. (Image courtesy of Quechua Films.)

PHLAFF presents José Carlos García and Carlos Granda’s ‘Identidad’

Unity through fútbol

‘Identidad (As We Are),’ screened online at the 2020 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, reflects on Peru’s tumultuous history leading up to its 2018 return to the FIFA World Cup. Christina Anthony reviews.