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The BSR December 2025 repertory movie roundup
It’s a Wonderful Whole Bloody Affair Life
A special screening of the Kill Bill duology, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Shining, and the holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life screen in the Philly area. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
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Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival presents Lost Cause, All God’s Children, and Fantasy Life
An ambitious lineup of documentaries, drama, comedy, and more
The 2025 Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival imagines Stephen Miller’s Yom Kippur, explores dialogue between a Black church and a synagogue, and evokes Woody Allen with a twist. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Previewing the 45th Annual Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival
Since Adam bit the apple
The Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival is back, tackling themes of cultural tension, traditions, and wrestling with assimilation. Lisa Grunberger previews.
Previews
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Journey Arts presents MIWA | Talie and Lunise Cerin
A multidisciplinary exploration of Haitian American experiences
MIWA, created by two Haitian American sisters, is a film and music experience running this weekend. John Morrison previews.
Previews
2 minute read
The BSR November 2025 repertory movie roundup
Twin Peaks, Heathers, Glengarry Glen Ross, and more
More from the Film Society's David Lynch retrospective, Heathers in 16mm, and more. Stephen Silver previews November movies.
Previews
5 minute read
The 2025 Philadelphia Film Festival opens with Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Director Rian Johnson joins his new mystery at the revamped Film Society Center
The 34th Philadelphia Film Festival kicked off on Thursday, October 16, at the newly renovated Film Society Center and runs through Sunday, October 26. Stephen Silver reviews the opening-night film, Wake Up Dead Man.
Reviews
4 minute read
The BSR October 2025 repertory movie roundup
Spooky screenings and a full-blown celebration of David Lynch
David Lynch, the PFF Vault, Rocky Horror, and other highlights in time for Halloween. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
5 minute read
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Local filmmaker Kris McMenamin presents Misfits
A movie that deals with grief, friendship, and pro wrestling
Stephen Silver profiles a local filmmaker’s first foray into making a movie, while also meeting grief head on.
Profiles
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The BSR August 2025 repertory movie roundup
Mulholland Drive, The Long Goodbye, Aguirre and the Dead
Film screenings in the Philadelphia area happening in August. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Previews
3 minute read
The BSR July 2025 repertory movie roundup
Spinal Tap, Con Air, Blobfest and four Hitchcock seminars
Summer movie screenings are happening in the Philly area this month, including This Is Spinal Tap, Con Air, and a litany of Hitchcock seminars. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read