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Rough Cuts builds new community as Philly’s only open mic for filmmakers
Philly’s emerging film artists find feedback and fellowship
Contrary to industry advice, emerging filmmakers don’t have to try to make movies by themselves. At Rough Cuts, Philly’s open mic screening club, they can get an honest, supportive take from their peers. Elijah Fischer visits.
Features
4 minute read
Vox Populi Gallery presents Dante Foley's UPFRONT W/ BLACK PUNKS VOL. 1
Investigation of self among others
A new feature documentary chronicles Black musicians working in punk, metal, and heavy music and their experiences in these alternative communities from the 1990s to the present. Thomas Hagen previews.
Previews
3 minute read
The BSR July 2026 repertory movie roundup
Citizen Kane, Blobfest, Satantango, and many chances to see Jaws
An epic film over seven hours, classics return to big screens, and more in the area. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Unity and community at the United We Heal Film Festival
Coming together through film and the arts
The United We Heal Film Festival amplifies the voices of Black and brown filmmakers and creates a space for Black and brown community members to be seen and heard. Mina Reinckens previews.
Previews
2 minute read
Hidden City presents Song of Lynchadelphia
Hosting conversations around David Lynch
The Song of Philadelphia podcast dedicates season three to David Lynch, and Julien Suaudeau talks the reasons behind the theme. Rachel Bellwoar profiles.
Profiles
4 minute read
The BSR June 2026 repertory movie roundup
Summer of Soul, a trip to 1990s 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's 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 Fennell’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 Fennell 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