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A group of Jim Henson’s Muppets in Christmas gear in a snowy backdrop, Michael Caine as Scrooge stands with them

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents: The Muppets Christmas Carol

A frog, a pig and Constantine Kitsopoulos

The Philadelphia Orchestra scores the 1992 film live this week, and it has us wondering: what Muppet do you relate to the most? Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer previews.
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Previews 3 minute read
A group of Jim Henson’s Muppets in Christmas gear in a snowy backdrop, Michael Caine as Scrooge stands with them

The BSR December 2024 repertory movie roundup

RockyFest, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and more

Die Hard, the Muppets, and other Christmas classics, and a Rocky marathon highlight December movies in the area. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Film still. A performer in white, a sparkling floral-looking headdress, against a black backdrop

The BSR November 2024 repertory movie roundup

Paul Thomas Anderson films, Whit Stillman, a noir film festival, and more

A Paul Thomas Anderson retrospective, Whit Stillman back in town, a noir festival, and the return of the Lightbox Film Center. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Book cover. A black and white image of Barrymore against a white background

Discussing Philadelphia’s Hollywood legend Lionel Barrymore with biographer Kathleen Spaltro

The man behind Mr. Potter, Dr. Gillespie, and Scrooge

Rachel Bellwoar holds an interview with Lionel Barrymore biographer Kathleen Spaltro following the release of her new book, Lionel Barrymore: Character and Endurance in Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Rachel Bellwoar

Rachel Bellwoar

Profiles 5 minute read

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Scene from September 5: An early 1970s newsroom crowded with anxious male journalists.

The 2024 Philadelphia Film Festival presents Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 and Sean Baker's Anora

The 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival kicks off with two great new movies

The Philadelphia Film Festival kicks off its 2024 screenings with September 5 and Anora, two great films sure to draw a lot of buzz as they head into their upcoming releases. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 5 minute read
Portrait photo of Bostwick. Arms crossed, smiling at camera. Wears all black, with gray hair. Blue backdrop

The BSR October 2024 repertory movie roundup

Sean Baker, John Malkovich, and lots of Halloween horror

Horror flicks for October, a Sean Baker retrospective, and many more screenings highlight the month. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Film still features a young girl looking on with onsetting fear with black hair that blends into background

Delco Horror Haven Invasion brings horror shorts and more to Media

A new house of horrors

The Delco Horror Haven Invasion is a two-day film festival that looks to keep horror movies in Delaware County. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 3 minute read
Photo of outside of Sigma Sound Studio, a sign above the awning, windows with closed shades, on the corner of a street

The long odyssey of Philly’s legendary Sigma Sound Studios

A documentary film caught in limbo

Producer and director Bill Nicoletti talks the trials and tribulations of getting The Philly Sound Heard 'Round the World, a documentary on Sigma Sound Studios, to an audience. Frank Halperin profiles.

Frank Halperin

Profiles 3 minute read
Book cover. Agnès Varda isolated against a textured purple background, the title and subtitle behind her in yellow and white

Capturing film legend Agnès Varda with Carrie Rickey's A Complicated Passion

From page to screen, to page again

Philadelphia film critic Carrie Rickey pens A Complicated Passion, a biography on the legendary filmmaker Agnès Varda. Rachel Bellwoar interviews.
Rachel Bellwoar

Rachel Bellwoar

Profiles 7 minute read
Film still, Gene Wilder in character, dressed up as a cowboy, looks directly at camera, leaning against a brick wall

The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup

Blazing Saddles, Wong Kar Wai films, and plenty of LA private eyes

Stephen Silver previews screenings happening in the area, including a collection of “shaggy dog adventures,” a hearty serving of Wong Kar Wai flicks, and the Blazing Saddles 50th anniversary.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read