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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Two Students Launch An International Film Festival In West Newton
The Open Gate International Film Festival brings dozens of films to the greater Boston area from Nov. 5-7 -
Pop Culture Roundtable: Protest Over Comedian Dave Chappelle's 'Transphobic' Netflix Special
Plus, celebrities take a stand against fan obsession over body image, and The Rolling Stones remove a popular song from their tour setlist. -
Will Consumers Cut The Cord On Streaming Services?
Streaming services got a big boost during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. -
'A Greater Sense Of Freedom': Film Critic Ty Burr On Why He’s Leaving The Globe For Substack
Longtime film critic Ty Burr announced his departure from the Boston Globe this weekend after nearly two decades and 3,000 movie reviews. -
MASTERPIECE At 50: Our Favorite Stars
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of MASTERPIECE, the GBH Drama Club is celebrating some of our favorite stars who went on to leave a big mark on the world of TV and film. -
Bob Thompson On HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'
The new series premiered on Sunday and is already highly rated, said Thompson. -
Bob Thompson: How Movies Are Changing Amid The Pandemic
Instead of premiering in theaters, the live action adaption of Mulan has been released on Disney+, but for a fee. -
Bob Thompson On The Emmy Awards Nominations
What will this year's Emmy Awards look like, amid the pandemic? -
'I May Destroy You' Is Unlike Anything Else On TV, Says Bob Thompson
The show, which is written, co-directed and acted in by Michaela Coel, grapples with sexual assault. -
Bob Thompson's Best And Worst Of TV: July 13, 2020
On Monday, media scholar Bob Thompson joined Boston Public Radio to share what he's watching on TV this week.
