Lackawanna County Courthouse featured in documentary on the Pennsylvania Cable Network on Aug. 20
From a press release: Residents of Lackawanna County will get a fascinating glimpse of the beauty and history of the County Courthouse in downtown Scranton through an upcoming documentary on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, found on local Comcast cable channel 186. As part of the “Pennsylvania’s Historic Courthouses” series, a documentary detailing the architectural and […]
‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 finale showing in 3D in NEPA theaters Sept. 15-16
From a press release: BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events have announced the return of the longest-running sci-fi television series, “Doctor Who,” to the big screen for a two-night special theatrical event, “Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven,” in spectacular 3D, starring Peter Capaldi. “Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven,” the show’s two-part eighth […]
Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in August
While we recommend going out and supporting the local arts and entertainment scene as frequently as possible, sometimes you need to just curl up on the couch and watch some Netflix. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in August. And yes, you’re reading that first […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ant-Man’ will grow on you if you give him a chance
Much like the character itself, “Ant-Man” has surprised almost everyone. For the second week in a row, it has topped the box office, even after another film aimed at family and geeky audiences, “Pixels,” opened this past weekend. That is partly due to the seemingly unstoppable Marvel Studios streak, of course, but positive reviews and […]
‘Return to Rocky Glen’ documentary premieres Aug. 8 at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton
From a press release: The Steamtown National Historic Site, in partnership with Pippin Pictures and Barefoot Studios, will premiere the documentary film “Return to Rocky Glen” by local historian Robert Savakinus and his documentary partner Shannon C. Keith on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. The film will be shown for free at the site’s […]
‘The Trouble with Cali’ now available at Scranton library, but cannot leave the building
From a press release: Lackawanna County Commissioners Jim Wansacz, Patrick M. O’Malley, and Edward G. Staback turned over a copy of “The Trouble With Cali” to the Lackawanna County Library System today, but while the controversial film will be available to the public, it cannot be taken home for private viewing (or ridicule). The Blu-ray […]
‘Annie,’ ‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Muppets Most Wanted,’ and ‘The Incredibles’ screening for free in downtown Scranton
From a press release: Scranton Tomorrow has announced that Lackawanna County will be a presenting sponsor for the fifth annual “Drive in Downtown” free outdoor summer movie series on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Held on the 200 block of North Washington Avenue, the series kicks off tonight, July 16, with “Annie.” Drive in Downtown will […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Trouble with Cali’ is as awful as people say – which is why you should see it
At the free local premiere of “The Trouble with Cali” on July 9, the seats of the Scranton Cultural Center were a little over half empty. Or, if you’re an optimist, it was half full, but with all the press regarding the shady production and belabored release of this taxpayer-funded running joke, it’s hard to […]
Guys vs. girls improv comedy night on July 20 will help fund indie sci-fi film ‘Solacium’
Men vs. women. Spain vs. France. It sounds like the plot of a movie, but it’s actually raising money to fund one. Wait, what? Let’s start at the beginning. Scranton writer and blogger Tom Borthwick wrote a short science fiction story called “Living in the Singularity” (which can be read here or purchased in an […]
