How ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire’s own story helped him channel Elphaba’s
We visited Maguire at his home outside Boston to go back to where it all began — both for his own life and for his trip into the world of Oz.
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The Massachusetts residents who made 'The Holdovers' come to life
From actors to scene builders, the Alexander Payne film was made by Massachusetts residents. -
Meet the person trying to bring movies back to Worcester
Worcester is the largest U.S. city without a movie theater. Andy Grigorov, founder of Cinema Worcester, is looking for a permanent home for his indie theater. -
Spooky (and scarily fun) movies to watch this Halloween season
Film writer and critic Sarah G. Vincent shares old and new favorites. -
Despite environmental challenges, Jane Goodall says there are reasons for hope
The legendary anthropologist talks about the roots of her advocacy and why she still has hope for protecting the planet. -
'Never Let Him Go' is about a Cambridge man's decades-long quest for justice
Steve Johnson's unwavering pursuit of justice for his brother is at the heart of the four-part documentary series on Hulu. -
What to see for $4 on National Cinema Day
The big draw for National Cinema day is the $4 ticket prices. -
Turn closed captions on: Why Gen-Z loves subtitles on movies, shows and TikToks
Whether you're scrolling through TikTok or watching Netflix with your teenage kid, you might be noticing more words on the screen. -
'Barbie' vs. 'Oppenheimer': Who will win the box office battle?
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How the actors' strike could impact Massachusetts
SAG-AFTRA joins Hollywood writers to fight for better pay and working conditions. -
Hope shines through in devastating new FRONTLINE documentary on Ukraine invasion
“20 Days in Mariupol” captures violence and destruction in the earliest days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
