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Documentary about Philadelphia gay rights activist, KIYOSHI, makes world debut at Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
"Social justice is intertwined"
Longtime activist gets his first feature length film, set to kick off 19th Annual PAAF. Evan Schares previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Philly artist Wi-Moto Nyoka finds community through horror
"I’m looking for my tribe," says The Black Girl Lives! founder
Wi-Moto Nyoka is a interdisciplinary artist whose work spans jazz, film, and theater. She speaks with Erick Barragán Ramírez about her journey.
Profiles
3 minute read
The November 2026 repertory movie roundup
Rocky, Noir City, ‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ and more
Ringing in 50 years of "Rocky," Autumn cult classics, a film noir festival, and a film about Warhol. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Previews
5 minute read
Little Movie Store is set to open in South Philly’s analog media haven
Reviving movie rental culture with the city’s first movie rental store in a decade
Shop owner Dylan Wise says opening a movie rental shop was "a dream." Ahead of its grand opening on October 24, 2026, Elijah Fischer previews.
Previews
4 minute read
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The 2026 Philadelphia Film Festival opens with The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and La Bola Negra
PFF’s 35th anniversary starts with a bang
The 35th annual Philadelphia Film Festival opens with an extremely New York movie and the latest from the Spanish directing duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, coming soon to Netflix. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Your October guide to Philly-area repertory film screenings
The Devils, Stop Making Sense, a night with Karina Longworth, and lots of spooky screenings
October brings lots of scary screenings, naturally, but there’s plenty more in the mix, including a Talking Heads classic, 1949’s The Heiress, Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Marie Antoinette, and lots more. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Previews
4 minute read
The BSR September 2026 repertory film roundup
Blue Velvet, Star Trek, A League of Their Own, and lots more
It’s time to make your September calendar, and Philly is packed with screenings, from early Star Trek to A League of Their Own, The Silence of the Lambs, Young Frankenstein, Mean Girls, and tons more.
Previews
5 minute read
Through the lens of young artists with LensBright Initiative
Education in artmaking
LensBright Initiative from UPenn grads empowers students through storytelling and professional mentorship. Dara McBride profiles.
Profiles
2 minute read
The BSR August 2026 repertory movie roundup
The Big Lebowski, Repo Man, Dekalog, Splatterfest, and more
Classic films decorate the area, including a 10-part epic and an annual showing of The Big Lebowski. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
5 minute read
Ted Linden and Chromatic Films present You Are Here
A scary sight in your neighborhood mall
A local teenager made the Backrooms of Bucks County at the mostly abandoned Neshaminy Mall. Stephen Silver profiles.
Profiles
4 minute read