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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.
Previews
7 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, a pair of filmmakers visit Philly. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
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
5 minute read
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
5 minute read
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.
Previews
4 minute read
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The BSR March 2025 repertory movie roundup
Purple Rain, Mulholland Drive, Y Tu Mama También, and more
A Prince revival, seminars on Lynch and Altman, and a book on Y Tu Mama También. Stephen Silver rounds up March movie screenings.
Previews
5 minute read
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.
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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