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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Why you should watch ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ before Sunday’s Oscars
The movie has Massachusetts ties and it's expected to win big, says film critic Ty Burr. -
A year after ‘CODA’ made Oscars history, Deaf people are waiting for more inclusive stories
Industry professionals say the “gatekeepers” in Hollywood are major barriers. -
Celebrating the technical artists and designers who give Oscar-nominated films their flair
GBH's James Bennett II gives a primer on the technical awards and criticism over Oscars exclusion. -
As streaming services boom, cable TV continues its decline
Fewer than half of American adults now have a cable subscription. What's that mean for how we consume our news and entertainment? -
'Cocaine Bear' and the re-imagining of the blockbuster
The movie is having a surprisingly strong box office showing. -
Meet Elegance Bratton, the Coolidge Theater's 'Breakthrough Artist'
Bratton will be receiving the theater's inaugural award that celebrates up-and-coming filmmakers. -
'Science on Screen': How the Coolidge Corner Theatre combines entertainment and enlightenment
Science and tech experts are paired with cult-favorite movies to entertain audiences. -
America's Test Kitchen co-host Bridget Lancaster quells your turkey worries
The chef answers your Thanksgiving questions on food safety, procrastination and whether to brine or dry salt a bird. -
Boston LGBTQ+ documentary film festival showcases history not taught in schools
Wicked Queer executive director says 2022 is "the year of the queer documentary." -
Pop Culture Roundtable: Hollywood leans heavily on prequels and sequels
Plus: We look at the reaction to Disney's live-action 'The Little Mermaid'
