Philadelphia Magazine

Patrick Rapa

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I Play Rocky Screenwriter Peter Gamble Says Everybody Feels Like an Underdog

It took eight years and a lifetime to bring his Stallone biopic to the big screen.

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

These new works by local authors are either on the shelves now or will be soon.

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Ten Years Before You Can See Everything, Elizabeth Holmes Came to Philly

This 2016 video offers a very different look at the Theranos CEO.

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Dear Shane Gillis: Please Stop Hosting SNL

The comedian’s third turn hosting Saturday Night Live was a mess. Here are six rules he apparently hasn’t learned.

Aziyah "Za" Blackwell rides through the city in her high school graduation cap and gown. / Photo courtesy Global Cinematic Society
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New Documentary Spotlights Philly’s Legendary “Black Cowboys” on Fletcher Street

The short film offers an intimate look at the North Philly riding club, its young riders, and the fight to preserve its legacy.

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The Strange, Scrappy ’90s Wildwood Documentary That Became a Cult Sensation

Ruth Leitman’s gritty indie film returns to Philly on October 4th.

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Inside Hustle Aims a Spotlight on the More Mysterious Parts of the Music Biz

The Philly Music Fest offshoot creates a space for off-stage side hustles.

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Brian “Box” Brown Returns With Two New Graphic Novels

One’s a dark and funny dystopia, the other’s a biography of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.

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10 Titles to Look for at Saturday’s Philly Bookstore Crawl

Some highlights from the local lit scene this season.

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New HBO Doc Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

Tiger King creators return with crazy stories of smugglers, collectors, hustlers, zoo keepers, and federal agents — plus all the turtles, snakes, and lizards caught up in the crossfire.

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Rocker/TV Star/Vampire Honus Honus and Man Man Come Home

Pretty sure this is an interview with a vampire.

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Anti-Folk Artist Adam Brodsky Returns With American Epitaph

It’s the Philly singer-songwriter’s first record in 20 years.

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Nerd Alert: Connecting the Dots With Fan Expo Celebs

Frodo, Hellboy, Riker, Boba Fett, Ginny Weasley, and more are coming to town this weekend.

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The Definitive Deli Boys Interview

Season 2 of the hit Hulu series is out now.

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Philly Music Fest Returns With an Impressive Lineup (and a Mystery Headliner)

The weeklong festival returns in October with Immanuel Wilkins, Mo Lowda, RJD2, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Marietta, Roberta Faceplant, and lots more.