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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.
Previews
6 minute read
State and city leaders unveil updated $150M vision for the Avenue of the Arts
Work slated to begin this month on South Broad Street improvements
A revamp of South Broad Street, AKA the Avenue of the Arts, has been pending since 2024, and leaders have big updates for 2026, including a much bigger price tag. Stephen Silver reports.
Features
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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.
Previews
5 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
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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
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
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
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 1980s comedies come to town. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
cinéSPEAK presents the Under the Stars Film Festival
Screening real stories and fostering community
cinéSPEAK's Under the Stars Film Festival returns for a sixth year, with four features and many shorts. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
The BSR June 2026 repertory movie roundup
Summer of Soul, a trip to 1990s Wildwood, Pride, and more
A documentary from Philly’s own Questlove, a rare screening of Wildwood, NJ, the science behind Memento, and more. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
6 minute read
The BSR July 2026 repertory movie roundup
Citizen Kane, Blobfest, Satantango, and many chances to see Jaws
An epic film over seven hours, classics return to big screens, and more in the area. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center of the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell, by Jack McCarthy
A comprehensive history of one of Philly’s best music venues
The Robin Hood Dell, which opened in 1930, was the start of the institution we know today as the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts. A new book by Jack McCarthy charts the notable Philly venue’s history. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
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A fake photo of Philly’s No Kings 3 march went viral. Stay sharp as protests grow.
Hear from BSR writers who joined the latest No Kings march.
On March 28, 2026, an estimated 40,000 people took to the Parkway for the third nationwide No Kings march. A fake image of the protest quickly went viral. Here’s a real view, from Alaina Johns and BSR writers who were there.
Editorials
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BSR writers speak up after the Readers Decide campaign
“I have never seen readers respond so quickly.”
See for yourself what BSR writers had to say when they learned we met our $10K goal to close a spring funding gap with our Readers Decide campaign in March.
Editorials
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