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Blind filmmaker David Y. Block is finally telling his own story
The life behind Born Blind
David Y. Block, a blind journalist and filmmaker, has been telling other people’s stories through his documentaries for years. But as he tells Anndee Hochman, now he’s learning to turn that lens on himself.
Features
5 minute read
The BSR February 2025 repertory movie roundup
Honoring David Lynch, Valentine's Day flicks, and more
Fire Walk with Me, When Harry Met Sally, Parasite, a “Girls n' Guns Double Feature,” and more screen this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
5 minute read
Getting behind the scenes with the Hammer and Nails Conference
Encouraging young women of color
This new conference, hosted by Camden Rep, looks to cultivate and educate young girls of color interested in careers in film and theater. Dara McBride previews.
Previews
2 minute read
The BSR January 2025 repertory movie roundup
Dinner in America, Glen or Glenda, and more
Kicking off the new year with punk rockers, Glen or Glenda, and a classic documentary about war criminals in costume. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Previews
4 minute read
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents The Muppet 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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Previews
5 minute read
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.
Previews
4 minute read
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.
Profiles
5 minute read
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.
Reviews
5 minute read
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.
Previews
5 minute read