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Movie poster in black and white, with Uma Thurman’s character’s face split between a sword

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
On a chancel, a Black male preacher holding a mic and a white female rabbi join one hand and hold it aloft.

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 5 minute read
Two people, a couple, sit on a couch in casualwear and a blanket, in conversation

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.

Lisa Grunberger

Previews 2 minute read
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

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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