Articles by Nicole Clifford
Oct. 25, 2019
‘Eli’ puts a new spin on a typical horror tale
“Eli,” the new Netflix original movie out just in time for Halloween, has all the makings of a mediocre horror flick: a sick kid, a…
May. 24, 2019
The PMA welcomes two new exhibits exploring mid-19th century art
This summer, the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents two special exhibits: “The Impressionist’s Eye” and “Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle,” which explore mid-19th century art in…
May. 17, 2019
HBO brings interesting diaries to life in ‘Gentleman Jack’
“Gentleman Jack,” a new HBO series, tells the little-known story of Anne Lister, a woman who lived in the early 1800s and kept a coded…
May. 10, 2019
New Ted Bundy film takes the story from the wrong angle
This January, Netflix sparked controversy with its docuseries “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,” which critics accused of romanticizing the notorious killer of…
May. 3, 2019
New musical at Walnut Street Theater impresses
I was not sure what to expect from “Civil War Voices” — an innovative new musical that promised to bring to life the true stories…
Mar. 1, 2019
Art museum honors Walt Whitman
In honor of poet Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is featuring an installation of “Whitman, Alabama,” a 52-part documentary by filmmaker…
Feb. 22, 2019
Photo exhibit at the International House allures
Near the intersection of Chestnut and 37th streets, located in the International House, is a hidden treasure — the Lightbox Film Center. While its focus…
Feb. 15, 2019
New Netflix series dives into the life of Sam Cooke
“ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke” is no “Making a Murderer,” but that might be for the best. This new offering from Netflix, directed…
