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The BSR June 2025 repertory movie roundup
Movies for Pride and summer screenings outside
A variety of films celebrating Pride and outdoor screenings hit the Philly area this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
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Tony Lawton’s Goldfish premieres at the FirstGlance Film Festival
From the stage to the screen
Local theater artist Tony Lawton talks about his new film that debuts in Philadelphia this week. Stephen Silver previews.
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4 minute read
The BSR May 2025 repertory movie roundup
Fifty years of the Holy Grail, Blue Velvet, Strange Darling, and a visit from Joe Bob
Movies in the Philly area coming in May, including half-century-year-old classics, and a second chance for a contemporary cult darling. Stephen Silver previews.
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4 minute read
Homegrown filmmakers at the international 19th annual West Chester Film Festival
Lights, camera, local
The West Chester Film Festival screens films from all over the world, and Dara McBride speaks with three local filmmakers to preview the fest.
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PFS SpringFest 2025 presents Friendship and The Threesome
Comedy cringe comes to SpringFest
The 2025 PFS SpringFest included screenings of I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson’s Friendship, which also stars Paul Rudd in his best performance in years. The fest continues through April 24. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
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PhilaMOCA to celebrate 35 years of Twin Peaks with screenings and Michael Horse
A damn fine cup of coffee
David Lynch will be celebrated and honored by events at PhilaMOCA this month, including a visit from Michael Horse of Twin Peaks fame. Stephen Silver previews.
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6 minute read
The BSR April 2025 repertory movie roundup
The films by and inspired by David Lynch, plus visits from two filmmakers
SpringFest, more celebrating David Lynch, and a pair of filmmakers visit Philly. Stephen Silver previews.
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4 minute read
The Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia presents Highway 65 and Matchmaking 2
Movies celebrating the scope, diversity, and complexity of Israeli culture
The 29th annual Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia highlighted artists rarely seen on American screens for a lineup with plenty to offer local Israeli Americans as well as the non-Jewish community. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.
Reviews
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Multiple truths: A conversation with Chasing Chasing Amy filmmaker Sav Rodgers
Exploring love, queerness, and becoming yourself through the lens of late 1990s favorite Chasing Amy
Filmmaker Sav Rodgers did not mean to show his own journey, including his transition and his own love story, but his documentary Chasing Chasing Amy explores much more than the hit film. He speaks with Adryan Corcione.
Features
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Long Bright River star Amanda Seyfried joins author Liz Moore on FringeArts panel
Exploring Philly connections as Long Bright River goes from page to screen
Philly author Liz Moore’s bestselling novel Long Bright River, set in Kensington, is now a TV series streaming this week on Peacock. The show’s stars and consultants joined a March 7 panel at FringeArts. Alaina Johns was there.
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