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Patrick Stoner
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Host/Critic/Producer for WHYY TV, Philadelphia & PBS (www.pbs.org/show/flicks). Critics Choice Association co-founder; Philadelphia Film Critics Circle; Hollywood Creative Alliance; Philadelphia TV Hall of Fame
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Happy Thanksgiving! Modern technology allows us to share more things with more people than ever before. We notice the bad. Let’s today notice the good of an extended family staying in touch & a sense of community that can be valued.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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At the first #Avatar in London. #PBS #WHYY #CCA #HCA #PhiladelphiaFilmCriticsCircle
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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At the first ever #NetflixHouse pre-opening. In King of Prussia, PA near Philadelphia. I have to admit it is impressive—a theme park in a building.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC #Netflix
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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At the press conference for #TrainDreams in LA now with interviews to come with Joel Edgerton & Felicity Jones.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Onair fundraising is more important than ever for PBS/NPR & it has been great, frankly. This afternoon, from 4 to 8pm ET, I’ll cross over to the radio side of WHYY (90.9FM) & help them make/exceed the final goal. Join us.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Anyone who knows me knows I must be sitting at my favorite terrace table above the creek at #TheWhipTavern in the rolling PA countryside.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
October 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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I do enjoy relaxing in my Club’s lounge after a nice lunch there. It’s the little moments we should take, enjoy, & appreciate while we have them.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
September 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Amanda Seyfried has spoken out about the suppression of free speech by the supporters of power. Yet another reason to like her. #PBS #CCA #WHYY #HCA #PhilaFCC #amandaseyfried
September 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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A sculpture in chocolate of Lady Mary being created live at the DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE World Premiere party. Why not? #WHYY #PBS #CCA #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
September 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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It’s time to say goodbye: About to do interviews for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE in NYC. Last minute instructions to valet.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC #DowntonAbbey
September 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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It’s time to say goodbye: At the World Premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE in NYC. Interviewing cast in person tomorrow, hosting a WHYY viewing event Wednesday & then the final opening of this legend on Friday. A good, if bittersweet week.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
September 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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I always have a little time in Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel lobby lounge before heading to my flight home from TIFF.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
September 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Another year at the Toronto Film Festival, interviewing Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera for THE LOST BUS here, & seeing some intriguing films later. #patrickstoner #PBS #CCA #WHYY #HCA #PhilaFCC
September 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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I didn’t know if my favorite British pub in America, the #WhipTavern in PA horse country, would be open on Labor Day. It is packed, but I got my favorite table on the terrace.
@patrickstoner #PBS #WHYY #HCA #CCA #PhilaFCC
September 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Once upon a time, 7 film critics pose in front of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel. #PBS #WHYY #CCA #HCA #PhilaFCC
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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We’re going nowhere.

www.whyy.org/member

Join us: reply to all who prefer we lower our standards, “I’m your huckleberry.”

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
July 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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It’s Cigar Club night at my club. First a little Malbec & then I’ll join the guys. .

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
July 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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From 4-8pm, we finish up this crucial radio fundraising while the chaos continuer in Washington. So far, so good. Got a $30,000 challenge to play with on air at 90.9 FM. Join us. Exciting & challenging times.

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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If the heat dome is over you (we’re about 100 degrees in the mid Atlantic right now, stay hydrated & in air conditioning (if you can’t in your home, maybe in a business—like a movie theater).

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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OK, I admit there is a slight possibility that I am one of those privileged white males who relaxes in the lounge of his club waiting for dinnertime where he’s already ordered the NY strip steak, medium rare. Must be ruthlessly honest.

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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www.google.com/gasearch?q=c.... Seemed like a good day to remind us what we are. @patrickstoner
June 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Crystal blue skies, perfect temp, good food & drink. All above the little stream below #TheWhipTavern in PA countryside. That’s why people say grace.

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The Tony Awards always reminds us how much talent the theatre world has & they are being handed out now on CBS after the biggest box office season in history. Slainte!

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Just watched the live performance of #GoodNightandGoodLuck Broadway show on CNN. I applaud #GeorgeClooney for the timely & moving reminder of the importance of news reporting with journalistic standards in the tradition of Edward R. Murrow.

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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We’re live on WHYY TV tonight. A powerful doc about the Importance Underground Railroad followed by a star studded tribute to Willie Nelson with TICKETS to his upcoming local live performance.

#WHYY #PBS #CCA #SAG #HCA #PhilaFCC @patrickstoner
June 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM