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Arizona State Representative's Spotify playlist was leaked and wow

By Amy Young

Aug 7, 2025

Several other politicians, journalists and tech and media professionals made the list.

‘Star Wars’ burlesque show ‘The Empire Strips Back’ heads to Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 7, 2025

Alluring stormtroopers, a scantily clad Boba Fett ... is your lightsaber starting to tingle?

See ‘Hamilton’ in Phoenix movie theaters starting Sept. 5

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 6, 2025

The smash-hit Broadway musical is hitting big screens across the Valley next month.

‘Beat the Clock’ movie challenge honors speedy Phoenix filmmakers

By Noah Flug

Aug 6, 2025

Could you make a movie in 48 hours? More than 40 teams did just that for the annual cinematic competition.

Harkins Theatres Secret Cinema to show $5 mystery film on Aug. 11

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 5, 2025

Take a chance: On Aug. 11, Harkins Theatres around Phoenix will show a secret upcoming film for just $5.

Get your dopamine fix at CatVideoFest in Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 2, 2025

Are cute cat videos the only way you're making it through 2025? Boy, have we got an event for you.

Phoenix vintage shop hosts ‘Open Doom Crescendo’ film screening

By Ashley Naftule

Jul 24, 2025

Terry Chiu’s “ghetto cosplay convention battle royale free for all” is getting a one-night-only screening on July 29.

Phoenix LGBTQ+ film festival canceled due to Trump’s anti-DEI policies

By Tuesday Mahrle | LOOKOUT

Jul 21, 2025

The Desperado Film Festival ran for 16 years at Paradise Valley Community College. Now, it’s being shut down.

If artists hate Spotify so much, why don’t they leave it?

By Jason LeValley

Jul 21, 2025

At $0.003 per stream, the platform doesn't monetarily benefit every artist. And that's not the only issue.

The 5 best songs of 2025 — so far

By Andrew Dirst

Jul 16, 2025

Underrated acts like Khamari and Quadeca join established artists Daniel Caesar and The Marías in the best tracks of the year.

The best Mad Monster Party Arizona costumes we saw in 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 14, 2025

Phoenix cosplayers came to the three-day horror fandom con as Pinhead, Jason Voorhees and even Hannibal Lecter.

The Lola in Glendale hosts ‘Love Island’ finale watch party on Sunday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 11, 2025

See how all the drama ends this weekend at the Glendale hotspot.

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 10, 2025

The three-day horror fandom event will bring Robert Englund and other slasher film icons to Glendale this weekend.

Harkins BackLot is now open in north Phoenix. Here’s a look inside

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 9, 2025

The 30,000-square-foot family entertainment center at The Shops at Norterra boasts video games, bowling and VR experiences.

The 5 best movies of 2025 — so far

By Andrew Dirst

Jul 7, 2025

We're halfway through the year, and here are the best flicks we've seen since January.

This Phoenix horror convention just canceled its 2025 edition. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 3, 2025

The multi-day event was scheduled for next week, but organizers have pulled the plug.

These ‘50s summer hits made repression danceable

By Serene Dominic

Jun 30, 2025

Misogyny, cannibalism; these ’50s summer hits have some cloudy themes. Ain’t that a shame?

Documentary about 1990 Arizona fire now available on Amazon Prime

By Tom Reardon

Jun 29, 2025

‘Prisoners of Fire’ tells the story of the Dude Fire that killed six people and destroyed 50 homes.

Harkins Theatres screens secret upcoming film on Monday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 23, 2025

Take a chance: You won't know what the movie is till you get there on Monday night, but it's only $5.

These 5 Phoenix bars are hosting ‘Love Island’ watch parties

By Itzia Crespo

Jun 23, 2025

Gather all your mamacitas and sip a Hurricane Huda at these Valley spots streaming Season 7 of "Love Island."

Film, TV & Streaming

5 takeaways from Amazon docuseries on Diana Taurasi

WWE ‘Raw’ returning to Glendale in December

Film, TV & Streaming

5 takeaways from Amazon docuseries on Diana Taurasi

WWE ‘Raw’ returning to Glendale in December

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