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Jeff Kaufman’s ‘Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life’
Missing McNally
The 2018 documentary ‘Every Act of Life,’ seeing a resurgence following Terrance McNally’s death from COVID-19 complications earlier this year, is a wonderful look into the life and career of the theatrical polymath.
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Back to the drive-in: Philly joins the COVID-safe movie renaissance
Movies take a front seat in the pandemic
The drive-in theater has reemerged as a popular activity in the pandemic, and Philly-area movie-goers are in on it. Cinephile Kelly Conrad says it’s a welcome relief from the times.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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