One of the first nationwide public school rankings of 2026 was just released. How did North Carolina fare? The study compared state education systems across 11 key metrics, including test scores, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Despite, or maybe even because of, all of the controversy surrounding her first book-to-film ...

Dale Pollock, local film critic, writer, producer and educator returns to the Local Vibe to share his 'popcorn ratings' and insight on the four titles below:"Wicked for Good" in movie theaters"Mr.

Sex, violence, and controversy'€”these are the scenes that pushed cinema's boundaries to their limits! Join us as we examine the shocking movie moments that earned films the dreaded NC-17 rating or ...

As you jingle your way through this season’s holiday programming, carve out a little time for a homegrown movie or two. We’ve added some updates to our annual list of Christmas or holiday movies that ...

Amazon Prime Video tapped into some of its classic movies for November, and its lineup is unusually strong. There aren't many months when the lowest film in a list of five movies has a Rotten Tomatoes ...

In an uncharacteristically transparent move, the Motion Picture Association quietly pulled back the curtain on its movie-rating system, offering parents a clearer view of what content goes into each ...

Keeper will be released in theaters on November 14. Osgood Perkins has had a very busy year. Just weeks ago, he started production on his next film, The Young People, after kicking January off strong ...

Before you hit play, read this. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, or just a curious viewer, understanding ratings helps you protect your mind and your mood. PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. You’ve seen ...