Film and TV

The creator of "This American Life" spoke with TV producer and writer David Simon about storytelling at an event hosted by The Banner. Listen to their conversation.

The late-night show, which had singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter as host and musical guest, did a sketch that appeared to draw inspiration from the “MD Foodie Boyz” podcast.

Ira Glass and David Simon met at the MICA Brown Center in Baltimore in September 2025.

Found-footage horror films exploded in popularity after the release of Maryland-made “The Blair Witch Project,” according to a Banner analysis of over 4,000 horror movies.

Before Rei Ami was the singing voice of Zoey, she was a kid from Montgomery County.

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather’ films and ‘Father of the Bride,’ whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie, cast members on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac," allegedly lied about their house being burglarized in Carroll County.

After moving to the fall in 2025, the Maryland Film Festival announced it will return to the spring in 2026.

Edgar Allan Poe would have loathed and loved what Baltimore has done with him. “I have great faith in fools,” he wrote. “My friends call it self-confidence.”

The documentary “Bird Walk” shows how RedGate Park, formerly a golf course, is being preserved from commercial development by residents, including bird enthusiasts.

Ahead of Baltimore’s New/Next Festival, programmer Eric Hatch highlights new films such as “OBEX,” the acclaimed documentary “Natchez” and more.

Sure, "Dancing With the Stars," "Survivor" and "Golden Bachelor" are trash reality TV. But bring on the vapid escapism while I take a break from actual reality.

Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in bringing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show back to its local TV stations on Friday night, ending a dayslong TV blackout for dozens of cities across the U.S.

Jimmy Kimmel and many others have used the First Amendment to be as truthful or tasteless as possible. It’s never gotten them fired.

Jimmy Kimmel may be returning to ABC late Tuesday, but some broadcast viewers in Maryland won’t be able to watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” because of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ongoing opposition.

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Two titans of Baltimore storytelling, “The Wire” creator David Simon and “This American Life” host Ira Glass, met on stage Tuesday night.

The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.

Maryland native and "Severance" star Tramell Tillman made history at the Emmys, becoming the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama series.