Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, sold over one million copies… The post …
Chosen by Committee · Episode 43- The Subject Was Roses (1965) Today, Frank Gilroy may be best known as the father of screenwriters Tony Gilroy… The post The Subject Was Roses by Frank…
Like many people, I'm only now returning to in-person shows after 18 months finding other means of distraction. In a typical example, I went down… The post BALDWIN AND BUCKLEY AT CAMBRIDG…
Based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 faux self-help book of the same name, the comedy musical How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying won the… The post How To Succeed In Business Withou…
Why do we dance? Lily Kind proposes an answer The post Playing "Girl Games": WOLFTHICKET draws on playground fun for joyful dance piece appeared first on phindie.
The oldest-known Haitian song has a Philadelphia connection. The post Lisette: A Haitian song travels through Philadelphia history and beyond appeared first on phindie.
The most exciting thing about ANNETTE is the way it breaks the formal rules of a musical, most notably in how it begins and ends its songs. The post Annette (dir. Leos Carax): Film review ap…
Shakespeare in Clark Park uses Pericles as the launching point for two community-created interpretations in different Philadelphia parks. The post Kensington-Style Shakespeare: SCP prese…
Slot Machine Cheats Still Pulling the Same Scams They Did Years Ago You are never far away from a slot machine, and whilst they can… The post An Insight into How Fraudsters Cheat Slot Mac…
In a long-awaited return to the podcast game, Josh, John, and Chris discuss Tad Mosel's All the Way Home, winner of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize… The post All the Way Home by Tad Mosel (1961):…
When the film embraces its B-movie vibes, it rocks extremely hard. It's when it takes itself too seriously that it ends up coming across as silly. The post The Tomorrow War (dir. Chris McKa…
Back in dark days of January 2021, the podders at Chosen by Committee considered the political biographic musical Fiorello! The post Fiorello! by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock (1960): Chose…
A film which will stick with you long after it ends. The post My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (dir. Jonathan Cuartas): Film review appeared first on phindie.
The limited-run engagement will showcase the work of Hope Boykin, Matthew Neenan, and Dwight Rhoden. The post Back on Stage: Christine Cox talks about BalletX's return this week at the M…
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the film is how welcoming it is to new fans. The post THE SPARKS BROTHERS (dir. Edgar Wright): Film review appeared first on phindie.
A visually impressive showcase of professional circus talent held together by a thin plot of romance, heartbreak, and redemption The post EVENTIDE (3AM Theatre): appeared first on phindie.
With 34 events, 105 artists, and 21 cities, Come to PAPA celebrates the ingenuity and necessity of Philadelphia's Pan-Asian performing arts community. The post Come to PAPA: Philadelphia Asi…
If this is the future of American circus, we have a lot to look forward to. The post HELIOPAUSE (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I end and you begin appeared first on phindie.
A disappointing entry in the Conjuring canon The post The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (dir. Michael Chaves): Film review appeared first on phindie.
The musical which first put Lin-Manuel Miranda on the map gets a cinematic treatment The post In the Heights (dir. Jon M. Chu): Film review appeared first on phindie.
The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF) returns for its 10th annual edition, May 30 to June 6, 2021. The post 10th Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Begins This Weekend appeared first…
More so than anything else, ARMY OF THE DEAD is a great piece of entertainment The post Army of the Dead (dir. Zack Snyder): Film review appeared first on phindie.
It's not the plot that resonates once the credits roll " it's the characters.  The post Adverse (dir. Brian Metcalf): Film review appeared first on phindie.
A supremely entertaining thriller that delivers its charms in brutal flourishes The post Those Who Wish Me Dead (dir. Taylor Sheridan): Film review appeared first on phindie.
Horses played a significant role in the evolution of humankind. These graceful creatures have been our companions for centuries. Horses have always stayed by our… The post Horse Heritage …