Entertainment
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Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Movie ‘At Close Range’
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most cunning and sly groups of criminals” by a former defense attorney for one of its members, writes Raghvendra Singh Rana for The Cinemaholic. Written by Nicholas Kazan, the film focuses…
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‘Task’ Earns Glowing Reviews, Praise for Creator Brad Ingelsby
The new HBO crime series ‘Task,” starring Mark Ruffalo with its Delco focus, is even better than the Emmy-winning “Mare of Easttown,” writes Greg MacArthur for Screen Rant. Both series were created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University graduate. Ruffalo is FBI field agent Tom, stricken by a personal tragedy. …
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Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage
The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He was 89. Redford made his professional stage debut at Bucks County Playhouse in 1959 in “Tiger at the Gate.” Later that year, he made his first Broadway appearance in “Tall…
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Brad Ingelsby Thinks a ‘Task,’ ‘Mare’ Crossover Could Work
Brad Ingelsby, the man behind the hit HBO series “Mare of Easttown” who has now debuted his latest crime thriller “Task” with Mark Ruffalo thinks the two stories could mingle pretty well, writes Lexi Carson for Hollywood Reporter. Ingelsby said both series explore similar themes of grief, generational trauma, and both are based in Delaware…
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for HBO, takes place in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The crime drama series follows an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, as he investigates a series of violent robberies throughout…
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Narberth Native Beck Dorey-Stein Publishes Third Book Inspired by Nick Foles
Author Beck Dorey-Stein, a Narberth native and former White House stenographer, recently published her third book and second novel, Spectacular Things, partly inspired by former Eagle and Super Bowl champion Nick Foles, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When her book kept facing obstacles, the author began to doubt it would ever materialize. But…
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Media Filmmaker Gary Chilutti Brings a Call to Action in His Documentaries
Filmmaker Gary Chilutti created Films-4-Good in Media Borough so he could make purposeful documentaries. That’s because he discovered his passion for filmmaking while doing social work, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6abc. “My first career was in community-based development, helping disadvantaged communities to create and implement comprehensive solutions to revitalize,” says Chilutti. His…
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Mark Ruffalo: ‘Task’ Has a Pulse and Will Tear Your Heart Out
“Task” is the story of a man battling a faith crisis, crime, and that crazy Delco accent, writes Joey Nolfi for Entertainment Weekly. “It’s got a great pulse. It’s moving, it’s exciting,” said the seven-part series’ lead, Mark Ruffalo. “Yes, you’re going to get your heart torn out.” The Marvel star joins Mare of Easttown…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer. Yep. It’s happened. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Swift announced the engagement on Tuesday afternoon on an Instagram post, accompanied by her song…
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Lansdowne Theater Went Dark for 40 Years. Now It’s Back
The Lansdowne Theater was reborn on Friday evening when its doors opened to a sold-out audience. All 1,280 seats were sold for the performance of Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s a long time coming,” BRE Presents Vice President Richard Mancinelli said. “It’s amazing to see it…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera Exits Iconic ‘Jackass’ Franchise For Good
West Chester native Bam Margera has no plans to return to the Jackass franchise which first skyrocketed him to national fame, writes Jessica Wang for Entertainment Weekly. Margera confirmed he was finished with the franchise in an interview with CinemaBlend. The decision comes after he was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his…
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Alex Palumbo and MontComedy Bring Laughs to Skippack’s Dutch Tavern
Montgomery County’s stand-up scene is on the rise, and Alex Palumbo is helping lead the charge. The comedian hosts MontComedy, a monthly showcase at the Dutch Tavern in Skippack, bringing some of the best up-and-comers to an intimate basement venue many comics call perfect for live comedy. “The Dutch has a large local draw, and…
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The Delco Accent Is Back on HBO as Task Prepares for Fall Launch
Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby and HBO are returning to regional crime drama with “Task,” set to debut on Sky Atlantic and Now TV in September, writes Josh Rosenberg for Esquire. Happily, it has even more Delco slang, this time uttered by the likes of Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo plays an FBI agent named Tom…
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Chester County Recognized with Best of Philly Designation in Fun and Games Category
Philadelphia Magazine recently recognized several Chester County experiences with the Best of Philly designation in the Fun and Games category. FarmerJawn Tour, which takes participants out to West Chester’s FarmerJawn, was named Best Field Trip. The tour offers an inside look at how a farm operates, and the $10 bus ticket can be applied toward…
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Musical About QVC-Famous Miracle Mop Continues Off-Broadway Run
A musical about the Miracle Mop, an iconic product of West Chester-headquartered QVC, is currently running Off-Broadway, writes Tim Teeman for The Daily Beast. Joy, the musical about Miracle Mop founder Joy Mangano, runs at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. The show details the product’s invention and rise to popularity, and Mangano’s…
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Comcast Increases Peacock’s Monthly Rates, Its Biggest Since Launch
Comcast recently announced it is raising the price of Peacock to subscribers, effective July 23, writes Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg. As of July 23, Peacock will be raising its price by $3 a month for new customers, representing a nearly 38 percent increase. New subscribers who have the version with advertisements will see their monthly…
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Delaware County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with DELCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, N.J., filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year of…
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Upper Darby Native Tina Fey Is Producing a New Movie
Upper Darby native Tina Fey is always on the move. Now she’s producing a film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway play “John Proctor is the Villain,” writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fey and Marc Platt will produce the film adaptation of the play that was inspired by Arthur…
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