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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New film 'Playland' shows a Boston queer history that was almost erased
Filmmaker Georden West shares how Boston forgot its oldest gay bar. -
A new film challenges what we know about Milli Vanilli
Hanif Abdurraqib and Bradley Jackson discuss their new documentary "Milli Vanilli." -
In 'Cry For Me,' Roxbury director Daniel Laurent sheds light on domestic violence
The film stars Laurent's wife Leah Nicole, who is a survivor herself. -
Boston brings LGBTQ representation to the big screen at 2023 Tribeca Festival
What to expect from “Playland” and “Chasing Chasing Amy,” as told by GBH’s arts and culture reporter James Bennett II. -
Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston will take you 'on a journey' through documentaries
The festival runs May 19-21 and will include films from all across the world. -
Julia Quinn talks collaborating with Shonda Rhimes on 'Queen Charlotte' and 'Bridgerton' success
How the narrative freedoms of writing a novel bring another dimension to the "Bridgerton " franchise. -
Celebrating horror and finding belonging at Salem Horror Fest
Horror "is actually how I experience my life," festival founder Kay Lynch said. -
Boston Ballet makes waves with ’La Mer,’ drawing attention to our vulnerable and vast oceans
Acclaimed choreographer Nanine Linning teams up with scientists at Woods Hole to raise awareness about ocean preservation. -
Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is really a heist film about Michael Jordan
The movie dives into the biggest sneaker franchise in history: the Air Jordan. -
Pop Culture Roundtable: Chris Rock slaps back
We discuss Oscars nominees, an upstart movie studio and Chris Rock's new comedy series.