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Local Clothier Sees Uptick in Gatsby-Era Men’s Fashions As New Movie Debuts

Is it just a coincidence that men’s fashions of that period are making a comeback?

2013/05/07

(Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the title character in "The Great Gatsby.")

Bill Wine’s Summer Movie Previews

What do moviegoers have to look forward to (or, perhaps, in some cases, dread) through the rest of May and into June, July, and August?

2013/05/07

Singer-Songwriter Protests Pa. College’s Stance On Homosexuality

Messiah students and staff have to sign a “community covenant” promising to avoid homosexual behavior, as well as premarital sex.

2013/05/06

(Kristen Wiig and Annette Bening star in "The Girl Most Likely," shot partially on location in Ocean City, NJ.)

Ocean City, NJ Readies For Its Closeup as Location of Next Kristen Wiig Movie

“The Girl Most Likely,” also starring Annette Bening, is scheduled to be released July 18th.

2013/05/06

Soundgarden Brings Old-School Power, New-Found Wisdom To AC’s Borgata

In the ’90s, if the idea was suggested that Soundgarden would still be around in two decades, playing a posh casino in Atlantic City for fans paying $85 a pop, even fans would have found it hard to believe.

2013/05/06

(Robert Downey Jr. returns as star of the third installment of the "Iron Man" franchise.)

Movie Review: ‘Iron Man 3′

The iconic character is back as the high-quality, high-profile franchise kicks off the summer movie season in high style.

2013/05/03

(Liev Schreiber and Riz Ahmed star in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist.")

Movie Review: ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’

The interviewee may or may not be a terrorist and the interviewer may or may not be a CIA agent.

2013/05/03

(Emily Blunt and Colin Firth star in "Arthur Newman.")

Movie Review: ‘Arthur Newman’

It’s essentially a two-hander of a road trip flick, starring Colin Firth and Emily Blunt as two lonely and restless souls reinventing their lives.

2013/05/01

(Fans of The Hooters jam the east wing rotunda of the state capitol in Harrisburg. Credit: Tony Romeo)

Philly Rock Band ‘The Hooters’ Honored at Pennsylvania State Capitol

They’ve played at Live Aid, and on Tuesday the legendary Philadelphia band The Hooters took over the state capitol’s east wing rotunda for a noontime mini-concert.

2013/04/30

(Students of the Rock School are flanked by directors Stephanie and Bojan Spassoff. Photo provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Bringing Ballet Students To The Next Level

The Rock School of Dance Education, at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

2013/04/28

Movie Review: ‘Mud’

Matthew McConaughey continues his career resurgence with another strong performance.

2013/04/26

(Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, and Robert De Niro are among the big-name stars in "This Big Wedding.")

Movie Review: ‘The Big Wedding’

By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce “The Big Wedding” a bomb.

2013/04/26

The Penn State University campus. (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Penn State Says Number Of Applications For Undergrad Enrollment Down

The admissions office cited demographic trends and economic concerns.

2013/04/25

(Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson star in "Pain & Gain," an ostensible comedy about bodybuilders turned kidnap-murderers.)

Movie Review: ‘Pain & Gain’

This movie’s attempts at slapstick are about as funny as a tax audit.

2013/04/25

Author Rachel Simon lends her support to the Disabilities Film Festival. (credit: Pat Loeb)

Disabilities Film Festival Opens In Philadelphia

A film festival dedicated to portrayals of people with disabilities opened in Philadelphia Sunday evening and continues through the week. The festival features six films, along with guest speakers, panel discussions and educational programs.

2013/04/21