Philadelphia Film Society's SpringFest presents Jason Reitman's 'Tully'

The parent trap

Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s 'Tully' tells a surprising story about modern motherhood, and marks a return to form for the 'Juno' director and writer. Stephen Silver reviews.

Stephen Silver

May 01, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

Lynne Ramsay's 'You Were Never Really Here'

Divine hammer

Joaquin Phoenix's raw intensity elevates Lynne Ramsay's 'You Were Never Really Here' from a run-of-the-mill action movie. Robert Zaller reviews.

Robert Zaller

May 01, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

'Blindspotting,' by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs

Between masks and labels

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal's 'Blindspotting' falls between comic buddy flick and horror movie but lands on a cultural moment, with gentrification and police violence as tense catalysts. Rob Buscher reviews.

Rob Buscher

Apr 27, 2018 · Articles · 4 minute read

'Itzhak,' by Alison Chernick

Portrait of the artist as a nice guy

Alison Chernick's documentary 'Itzhak' looks with affection at the life and great loves of violinist Itzhak Perlman. Gary Day reviews.

Gary L. Day

Apr 19, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

'Isle of Dogs,' by Wes Anderson

Dogged by doubts

Does Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs' make dogs more human than Japanese people? Rob Buscher considers.

Rob Buscher

Apr 10, 2018 · Articles · 4 minute read

'The Death of Stalin,' by Armando Iannucci

The music lover

Armando Iannucci's 'The Death of Stalin' uses black humor to depict the scrum of toadies jostling for the Soviet premier's position. Robert Zaller reviews.

Robert Zaller

Mar 27, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

Israeli Film Festival and Penn Middle East Film Festival present 'Longing' by Avi Gabizon

Longing for more

Avi Gabizon's 'Longing' brings a stunning performance and careful camera work to the Israeli Film Festival and Penn Middle East Film Festival. Rob Buscher reviews.

Rob Buscher

Mar 23, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

qFlix film festival presents 'Voyage,' by Scud (Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung)

Into the great beyond

The qFLIX festival presents Scud's 2013 film 'Voyage,' which uses beautifully filmed vignettes to examine suicide and sadness around the world. Rob Buscher reviews.

Rob Buscher

Mar 20, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

Women's Film Festival presents 'A Fine Line,' by Joanna James

Missing ingredients

The Women's Film Festival brings 'A Fine Line,' Joanna James's look at female chefs, to its lineup. Rob Buscher reviews.

Rob Buscher

Mar 20, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read

'Foxtrot,' by Samuel Maoz

Controversial Israeli film returns

Samuel Maoz's 'Foxtrot' somehow managed to unite Israel's supporters and detractors around an IDF soldier's story. Stephen Silver reviews.

Stephen Silver

Mar 18, 2018 · Articles · 3 minute read