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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 80s 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
The BSR March 2026 repertory movie roundup
The Goonies, Barry Lyndon, Wingsfest, and Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
Forty years of The Goonies, a classic Stanley Kubrick screens with seminar treatment, and a 1990s cult classic in March. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Previews
4 minute read
Boys to Fame and The Philly Special are two new must-watch documentaries for Eagles fans
New films tackle top moments of the Eagles’ legacy
Two new documentaries featuring legendary sportswriter Ray Didinger and the Philly Special won’t have many surprises for Eagles fans, but they’re still hugely enjoyable. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Yes, Bridgerton does mirror real life with its diverse cast. Here’s the history.
Exploring the real-life inspiration for a multiracial society in the hit Regency romance
Some commentators criticize Bridgerton for its racially diverse representation of the upper classes in 19th-century London. But An Nichols, who knows the real history, loves this aspect of the show.
Essays
6 minute read