Mario's Movie Musings: Green Book
Green Book tells the story of Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class African-American pianist embarking on a tour of the Deep South in 1962, accompanied by Tony Lip, an Italian-American tough guy from the Bronx, played by Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen respectively.
Directors’ Picks: Fall 2018
The fall movie circuit is here. With the Philadelphia Film Festival opening next week, our team has decided to share some of the films some of our film directors are looking forward to seeing. Some are in theaters now; others can be caught at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Festival opens October 18th. Visit http://filmadelphia.org/festival/ for more information!
How Much Coverage Is Too Much Coverage?
Since Election Day, November 9, 2016, coverage of Donald Trump has taken the front page, top story, or entire focus of many news and opinion outlets around the country, and even some parts of the world. From well-established news organizations, to independent bloggers, there is no escaping from Trump-mania.
Why Philadelphia Should Consider Tax Benefits for Film
Philly and the film industry have a long history together. From the advent of sound in motion pictures, to the latest installment of the Rocky film canon, Creed II, Philly is no stranger to the movie business. So why doesn’t more work come to the City of Brotherly Love?