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Movie still. Camera angled at the sides two men in a car looking forward, serious and concerned. A bit of sunlight pours in

The BSR February 2024 repertory movie roundup

Nolan and Lynch re-releases and the 20th anniversary of Eternal Sunshine

Tenet, the two Dunes, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, and more screenings decorate February. Stephen Silver previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Movie still of Strangelove, in a suit, tinted glasses, a cigarette, head tilted w/ a smile, people out of focus behind him

The BSR January 2024 repertory movie roundup

Revisiting New Hollywood, music with movies, Dr. Strangelove, and more

The dark side of the New Hollywood, a 1960s classic, and movies with musical accompaniment open up the new year. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
A frightened-looking white man in a raglan tee sits in the dark with his knees up, leaning against a rough wall.

At the darkest time of year, horror movies bring me unexpected healing

Falling for the darkness

Melissa Strong used to leave the lights on after watching The X-Files, and hated doing anything risky or scary. But when she pushed herself to begin watching horror movies, she experienced a surprising change.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Essays 5 minute read
Black & white photo of Cooper as Bernstein conducting intensely, from the view of the musicians.

Netflix presents Bradley Cooper’s Maestro

A powerful realization of Leonard Bernstein’s life and loves

Star, director, co-writer, and co-producer Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, the new Netflix biopic on Leonard Bernstein, has important connections to Philadelphia’s creative life and music. Victor L. Schermer reviews.
Victor L. Schermer

Victor L. Schermer

Reviews 3 minute read
Film still. A young girl in red, everything else in black and white, in front of a crowd of Jewish people and Nazi soldiers

The BSR December 2023 movie repertory roundup

Schindler’s List, It’s a Wonderful Life, and the five best films of all time

Holiday classics abound, a milestone anniversary for Spielberg, and wrapping up the Sight and Sound top 100 films of all time. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read

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Film poster with the title in curly orange & purple letters below a photo of Wilder, black & white except for his blue irises

The Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Fall Fest presents Remembering Gene Wilder

Who didn’t love Gene Wilder?

The 2023 Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Fall Fest opened with the local premiere of director Ron Frank’s Remembering Gene Wilder, a hugely enjoyable walk through the legendary actor’s life and career. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 3 minute read
Movie poster. A soldier silhouetted against a gray background with faces of other troops.

The BSR November 2023 repertory movie roundup

Scorcese, Nightmare Before Christmas, and more Sight & Sound 100

November is a month for a lot of cinema classics from the best filmmakers at theaters around the Philadelphia area. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Wright, in a white-button down, looks confused. He stands outdoors, in front of a house with white stairs and railings.

The 2023 Philadelphia Film Festival opens with American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School

Two fine films kick off the Philly fest

The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 32nd Philadelphia Film Festival, with producer John Legend attending the premieres of American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Sounds from a Philly High School. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 4 minute read
A man in a suit silhouetted by a bright white light coming from an ominous looking house

The BSR October 2023 repertory movie roundup

The Exorcist, Do the Right Thing, and DiCaprio-Scorsese collabs

October movies include Halloween classics, more entries from the Sight and Sound 100 collection, and Coen Brothers seminars. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Movie poster for Portrait. A woman in colonial dress stands behind a small fire in dark, wooded area, the title superimposed

The BSR September 2023 repertory movie roundup

They Live turns 35, plus Rain Man, Whit Stillman, and Frank Rizzo

Stephen Silver curates movie screenings for the Philly area in September, including Whit Stillman’s 1990s classic The Last Days of Disco and a rare showing of a documentary about the ever-controversial Frank Rizzo.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read