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An elder Black man holds a baby, close up in the shot, a wide, open area with trees lining in the distance. B&W image.

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.
Erin Dohony

Erin Dohony

Previews 3 minute read
Two young Black men look up at camera, one’s arms are crossed, and seem to be looking through a glass pane.

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
In a crowded space with neon light tones and walls covered in street art, three people stand on a small stage.

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.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

Features 5 minute read
Headshot of Boscov, a woman with salt and pepper hair, wears a dark blue sweater with large white buttons

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.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Profiles 5 minute read
A man and woman in colonial dress, in what looks like a horse carriage

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Vintage black & white photo of Ray Didinger and Tommy McDonald smiling next to a black statue of a man.

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.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 5 minute read
Sachs, an older white man, attends a lavishly dressed Rosheuvala, a Guyanese English woman wearing a towering royal gray wig.

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.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Essays 6 minute read
A man on stage in a blazer with a decorative design, holds a mic as he speaks out towards the audience

The BSR February 2026 repertory movie roundup

John Waters, Gaslight, and obsessive love at the Film Society

Films for Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and more populate February screenings. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Martin, a white woman with a blonde bob, gives an ironic thumbs-up next to a mannequin decked out in camo military gear.

Earth’s Greatest Enemy gets its Philly premiere at a Fallser Club screening on January 28

A new documentary identifies the US military as the world’s largest polluter

Journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin will attend the Philly premiere of her new documentary about the US military’s ecological impact, Earth’s Greatest Enemy, at the Fallser Club on Wednesday, January 28. Adryan Corcione learns more.
Adryan Corcione

Adryan Corcione

Features 4 minute read
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The BSR January 2026 repertory movie roundup

Zohran’s mom, more David Lynch, and a Rob Reiner classic

Philadelphia Film Society celebrates Mira Nair, more David Lynch, and a screening of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 6 minute read