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Two Haitian American women sit facing a mirror, one person in front of the other, smiling joyfully, in portrait style photo

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.
John Morrison

John Morrison

Previews 2 minute read
A person in a blue blouse, black skirt, red shoes sits in a chair in an empty room with red curtain, zig-zag lines the floor

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Craig, in a snazzy brown suit, stands in a small, ornate Catholic nave with wooden pews, stone arches, and stained glass.

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 4 minute read
Dr. Frank-N-Furter, as played by Tim Curry, in make up and wearing pearls and gloves, eyes straight at the camera

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Two wrestlers, one in front with his arms crossed, and one behind him stands with her arms at her sides

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Profiles 3 minute read
A blonde woman holds a black landline phone receiver in a dark room, wearing worry or concern

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 3 minute read
Three musicians with big hair and hold guitars and look into camera, all with straight faced with puckered lips

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Movie still. Four women in matching button down and plaid skirt uniforms stand in a row next to each other, two wear gloves

The BSR June 2025 repertory movie roundup

Movies for Pride and summer screenings outside

A variety of films celebrating Pride and outdoor screenings hit the Philly area this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
B&W film still. Two people stand next to each other outdoors in daylight, wearing wintry jackets.

Tony Lawton’s Goldfish premieres at the FirstGlance Film Festival

From the stage to the screen

Local theater artist Tony Lawton talks about his new film that debuts in Philadelphia this week. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Outdoors. Men dressed in knights armor, one has a sun with a mustache on the front, the other has a tree design

The BSR May 2025 repertory movie roundup

Fifty years of the Holy Grail, Blue Velvet, Strange Darling, and a visit from Joe Bob

Movies in the Philly area coming in May, including half-century-year-old classics, and a second chance for a contemporary cult darling. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read