It’s worth noticing what the Netflix series ‘Tales of the City’ says and fails to say to Black queer people—and how familiar this feels in Philly’s LGBTQIA+ community. Jarrett McCreary considers.

Spike Lee’s early film remains relevant 30 years later, and the question its title raises isn’t the primary question we should be asking ourselves. Kyle V. Hiller considers.

'Pulp Fiction' is screening this week in 35mm, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Stephen Silver looks back at Quentin Tarantino's landmark 1994 film, which taught him more about the potential of movies than any other release.

Andrey M. Paounov’s documentary on Christo examines the artist’s process and explores the sometimes difficult consequences of the artist-as-celebrity—and as prima donna. Gary Day reviews.

A new documentary, ‘Las Madres de Berks,’ confronts the human cost of detaining immigrant families—not just at our country's southern border but right here in Pennsylvania. Anndee Hochman reviews.

A newly announced film about the beloved story of Sadako Sasaki and her paper cranes raises questions about who should tell this Japanese story—the white director and actors slated to anchor the movie? Rob Buscher considers.

French filmmaker Christian Carion attempts to mix up the tropes of the thriller genre, with uneven results. Gary L. Day reviews.

We’re finally getting better representation both on and off screen, but that’s just the beginning of the story. How do we ensure a diverse range of characters get well-rounded portrayals? Page Peter Wilson considers.

Producer Amanda Frederick, of Shoestring Gold Films, talks to Rosalie Kicks about Philly’s indie film scene and Frederick’s feature debut, ‘Dead Giveaway,’ screening at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.

Penny Lane’s devilishly incisive documentary follows a group of Satanic activists pushing the legal boundaries of religious freedom in the heart of the Bible Belt. Gary Day reviews.