Movie Review: 'American Hustle'
Character-driven storyteller David O. Russell gives his film a manic, farcical energy that keeps it at arm's length from realism but that engrosses to a surprising degree.
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Character-driven storyteller David O. Russell gives his film a manic, farcical energy that keeps it at arm's length from realism but that engrosses to a surprising degree.
What are the new attractions moviegoers will be choosing among at multiplexes on this year's final week and immediately beyond? Bill Wine has this survey...
Between movie and television shoots and music concerts, celebrities are here all the time. And they love to go out to restaurants. So where do they go?
Part III reunites the primary cast and finds a new tone, resulting in the strongest of the three outings.
What do moviegoers have to look forward to (or, perhaps, in some cases, dread) through the rest of May and into June, July, and August?
Sorrowful and bleak but vibrant and commanding, The Place Beyond the Pines is three stories in one.
All eyes in the entertainment world are on Hollywood for the Academy Awards tonight. For many film lovers, the evening begins well before showtime with the Red Carpet coverage.
KYW's Bill Wine picks the likely winners of best-actor and best-supporting-actor Oscars at this Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony.
That diner is the Llanerch, in Upper Darby, where outdoor and indoor scenes were filmed for "Silver Linings Playbook" back in October of 2011.
Before 2012 can disappear from our memory banks, how about a look back at the year's most gratifying moviegoing experiences?
Sales have skyrocketed for the drug made by a Chester County company that's now generic.
Ukee Washington talked with Bradley Cooper about his new film "Silver Linings Playbook."
No need to look for the silver lining in "Silver Linings Playbook" -- there isn't a cloud in the sky of this wonderfully entertaining quirkfest.
Andrew Greenblatt, executive director of the Philadelphia Film Society says it's that time of the year again when movie buffs congregate.
Like the final weekend of summer, the first weekend of fall was soft at the box office, to say the least. The result was the first weekend in four years in which no movie earned as much as $10 million.
With the escapist summer movie season in the books, the 2012 Oscar races will soon be coming into view as the serious-minded fall feature films taxi down the runway.
This melodrama is a serious-minded film that falls a tad short in the execution of its ambitious concept, but not so much that it squanders the respect it's already earned.
It's been described as a movie within a book within a story, but our Nicole Brewer got an inside look at "The Words," when she sat down with the star (and executive producer) of the film Bradley Cooper, as well as the writers and directors Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal.
Bradley Cooper, the Jenkintown, Pa. native turned Hollywood actor, was in town promoting his new film "The Words."
So what do June, July, and August have in store for us as mainstream attractions compete for box office dollars? Plenty!
Who would be your dream celebrity guest? You decide!
This week a couple of French filmmakers highlight the week's video list.
Rarely has a movie entered the marketplace depending so completely on the goodwill and memories of its core audience, as generated by its predecessor.
What will moviegoers be looking forward to, flocking to, then fleeing from or returning to, on theatre screens between now and late August?
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
A 16-year-old boy was shot near the intersection of Broad Street and West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The Eagles are acquiring Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunshine will prevail with slightly above-average temperatures in the mid-60s. Nights will be comfortable as well with lows in the 40s. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Great spring weather this weekend. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, will be laid to rest in a joint funeral service. Ross DiMattei reports.
The demolition was initially set for Friday, but Friday evening, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said it will now take place Saturday morning. Kerri Corrado reports.
The Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company says it can't host the annual spring carnival next month. Here's why.