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Kathia.Woods
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Entertainment Journalist/Tv/Film Critic
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For The Philadelphia Tribune spoke with Lacey Chabert about season 2 Celebrations with Lacey Chabert

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Lacey Chabert returns with new 'Celebrations' for community role models
Kicking off a week of new and sincere, uplifting, unscripted episodes, the second season of “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” returns. The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving kids, familie...
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September 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Aye had the chance to chop it up with the Sandman and company for Happy Gilmore 2 out on Netflix today for The Philadelphia Tribune

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Long-awaited 'Happy Gilmore' sequel finally makes it to the big screen
Summer movies are in full gear, and they don’t simply include superhero and action films. On Friday, the sequel to one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s, starring
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July 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Fresh out the kitchen is my review of the Fantastic 4 for The Philadelphia Tribune a film I really enjoyed

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In this 'Fantastic Four,' familial bonds is the ultimate superpower
“The Fantastic Four” was first issued in a comic book in 1961, and in that spirit writers Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer tackled the 2025 version.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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My first piece for Philadelphia Tribune about Essencefest dropped

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Essence Fest 2025 pays homage to Black women everywhere
During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke to Ryan Coogler and Chinaka Hodge about the new Disney + show Iron Heart

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For Coogler and Hodges, Black female experience is the priority in 'Ironheart'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Ironheart” is currently ranked as the No. 1 most streamed show on Disney+. The series follows Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, an MIT student, after the events
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July 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I got a chance to interview the cast of the Bosch spinoff Ballard

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Maggie Q and cast on what to expect from 'Bosch' spinoff
Coming from the “Bosch” universe is “Ballard,” a spinoff continuing to bring Michael Connelly’s popular novels, the Harry Bosch series, to life.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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F1 is an absolute blast and the racing is top tier I reviewed I for The Philadelphia Tribune

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Damson Idris brings a real life 'F1' experience to the big screen
Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this
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June 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I had a great time talking to Damson Idris for The Philadelphia Tribune about F1 out today in theaters worldwide

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Damson Idris brings a real life 'F1' experience to the big screen
Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this
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June 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the new Disney + series Ironheart out today

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Marvel's new show, 'Ironheart,' showcases a young, Black woman's viewpoint
“Ironheart” is the most recent Marvel television show. Ryan Coogler, the Academy Award-nominated director and producer, and his wife, Zinzi Coogler, are producing the show this time around.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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I had blast talking with

Simone Missick and David Oyelowo for Government Cheese currently streaming on Apple TV +

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June 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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For the Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with Dominique Thorne about the new Disney + series #IronHeart

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Dominique Thorne on being a young, Black superhero in the MCU
Riri Williams finally makes the leap from film to television. In “Ironheart,” MIT student Riri returns to her Chicago home after the events of the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” There,
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June 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I previewed the upcoming STARZ docu series Magic City

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New 'Magic City' docuseries gives viewers a look by the curtain
Atlanta’s Magic City, the premier strip club, is as synonymous with the city’s culture as its thriving music scene. Magic City has been a legendary Atlanta institution and launchpad for
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June 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Hot out the kitchen my Roots Picnic recap. Words and Pics my me 😎💅🏾 for The Philadelphia Tribune

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The Roots Picnic 2025 rings in Black Music Month right
The Roots Picnic 2025 was off to a rough start Saturday, with the weather delaying the festival's start for two hours. Some new acts made their festival debut, and some
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June 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke to the amazing Terry Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton who star in the new Netflix series “She The People”

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Tyler Perry's 'She the People' mixes humor with politics, family drama
“She the People” stars two TV veterans with Terri J. Vaughn from “The Steve Harvey Show” and Jo Marie Payton from “Family Matters.” The two have teamed up for the
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May 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with the amazing Tramell Tillman who is in Mission Impossible : Dead Reckoning out today

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Tramell Tillman on representing the possible in new 'Mission: Impossible'
Tramell Tillman, widely recognized for his breakout role as Seth Milchick in the Apple TV+ hit “Severance,” is now showcasing his versatility in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune here are some films I saw at Cannes

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Cannes Film Festival, a celebration of international cinema
The Cannes Film Festival stands as a prominent and long-standing global cinematic event. It has increasingly become a key venue for premieres of films that later gain recognition during awards
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May 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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One of my favorite films from Cannes
Was The Mysterious Gaze of The Flamingo
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Cannes' "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" Celebrates Trans Women
Set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chile, "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" emphasizes humor, family, and love.
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May 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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For the Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the amazing new Netflix show Forever by Mara Brock Akil out today

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Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever' shows young Black love in a positive light
“Forever” is one of Judy Blume’s most acclaimed novels. Originally released in 1975, it centers around the story of Katherine Danziger and Michael Wagner. It focuses on young teenage love
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May 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I previewed some summer films audiences should look for

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At the movies this summer, viewers get a bit of everything
Summer is the season for large, entertaining films that promote a sense of community among filmgoers. While blockbusters are popular, more personal, often non-English films provide romance for those s...
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May 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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For Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the fun new #marvel film #thunderbolts

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The 'Thunderbolts*' rag-tag team brings humor and new life to MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has faced a dilemma following the loss of some of its core personnel in recent years. Its films have made money, but the stories have been
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May 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I had the pleasure of speaking with David Oyelowo and Simone Missick for the new AppleTv + showw Government Cheese

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David Oyelowo, Simone Missick on new comedy-drama 'Government Cheese'
Apple TV+’s new surrealist comedy-drama series, “Government Cheese” created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr, is a redemption story set with historical overtones. Set in 1969 in the San Fernando
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April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Lambe about the new Netflix show North of North for The Philadelphia Tribune

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Viewers find warmth, and themselves, in the arctic 'North of North'
There has been a yearning for more Native American representation that isn’t rooted in trauma but instead showcases a modern twist. “North of North,” currently streaming on Netflix, is that
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April 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I got a chance to speak with the cast of Godfather of Harlem currently streaming

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New 'Godfather of Harlem' season brings more drama and history
The return of “Godfather of Harlem’s” fourth season has delighted millions of fans captivated by the dramatized life and story of Bumpy Johnson.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Ryan Coogler's latest film, "Sinners," redefines the horror genre while honoring its roots. Starring Michael B. Jordan and a talented cast, it explores ancestral traditions and societal issues. Check out our full review by @kathiawoods.bsky.social ➡️ sacobserver.com/2025/04/the-...
The Gospel According to ‘Sinners’: Coogler’s Haunting Ode to Black Roots
By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER “Sinners” marks Ryan Coogler's first stand-alone feature since Fruitvale Station. The Academy Award-nominated
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April 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I wrote about the fun new Apple TV + show Sidequest
Streaming now

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'Side Quest' anthology series explores community and belonging
The new American comedy anthology TV series “Side Quest,” a spin-off to “Mythic Quest,” features four standalone episodes that are set in the “Mythic Quest” world. Created by Ashley Burch,
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April 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM