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The BSR June 2026 repertory movie roundup
Summer of Soul, a trip to 90s Wildwood, Pride, and more
A documentary from Philly’s own Questlove, a rare screening of Wildwood, NJ, the science behind Memento, and more. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
6 minute read
cinéSPEAK presents the Under the Stars Film Festival
Screening real stories and fostering community
cinéSPEAK Under the Stars Film Festival returns for a sixth year, with four features and many shorts. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Does Emerald Fennel’s “Wuthering Heights” misinterpret Brontë’s classic as a romance?
Romance deserves to be the site of serious criticism
Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel ignites passionate discourse: misunderstood in its own time, and ours too, even with more elastic modern interpretations of novels. A new film by Emerald Fennel highlights a problematic response. Chhaya Nayyar looks closer.
Essays
6 minute read
The BSR May 2026 repertory movie roundup
Top Gun, Moonstruck, GayBINGO, Airplane, and more
Top Gun turns 40, GayBINGO gets a rare screening, and a pair of 1980s comedies come to town. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
PFS SpringFest 2025 presents Mile End Kicks, These Are My Friends!, and Hokum
A local filmmaker joins Damian McCarthy’s new horror at PFS East
Drexel alum and New Jersey high school teacher Aaron Bartuska’s new film, These Are My Friends!, joined Mile End Kicks (out April 24) and Hokum (out May 1) at opening night of the 9th annual PFS SpringFest. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Brewce Longo showcases underground cinema at BloodSick Film Festival
Oh, bloody hell
Brewce Longo talks failed early attempts to feature films, friendships, and festivals. Emily Kaldenbaugh profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
Academy of Natural Sciences presents the 2026 Confluence Film Festival
“Seeding the Future”
The third annual Confluence Film Festival returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences, centering around the theme “Seeding the Future.” Erin Dohony previews.
Previews
3 minute read
The BSR April 2026 repertory movie roundup
Nickel Boys, The Silence of the Lambs, and Black Belt Theatre
Martial arts on 16mm, revisiting a groundbreaking film from 2024, and a classic thriller turns 35. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Meet 10 Philly film clubs welcoming cinephiles from across the region
Philly’s film freaks are ready to step out of the shadows
Film doesn’t usually top the list of Philly’s cultural offerings, but these local clubs are looking to change that, with screenings in every genre around the city. Dive in with film writer Elijah Fischer.
Features
5 minute read
Prescribing the Best Medicine with Philly’s own Ellen Boscov
From improv to Hollywood
Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of their dreams. An Nichols profiles.
Profiles
5 minute read