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At the darkest time of year, horror movies bring me unexpected healing
Falling for the darkness
Melissa Strong used to leave the lights on after watching The X-Files, and hated doing anything risky or scary. But when she pushed herself to begin watching horror movies, she experienced a surprising change.
Essays
5 minute read
Netflix presents Bradley Cooper’s Maestro
A powerful realization of Leonard Bernstein’s life and loves
Star, director, co-writer, and co-producer Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, the new Netflix biopic on Leonard Bernstein, has important connections to Philadelphia’s creative life and music. Victor L. Schermer reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
The BSR December 2023 movie repertory roundup
Schindler’s List, It’s a Wonderful Life, and the five best films of all time
Holiday classics abound, a milestone anniversary for Spielberg, and wrapping up the Sight and Sound top 100 films of all time. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
5 minute read
The Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Fall Fest presents Remembering Gene Wilder
Who didn’t love Gene Wilder?
The 2023 Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Fall Fest opened with the local premiere of director Ron Frank’s Remembering Gene Wilder, a hugely enjoyable walk through the legendary actor’s life and career. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
The BSR November 2023 repertory movie roundup
Scorcese, Nightmare Before Christmas, and more Sight & Sound 100
November is a month for a lot of cinema classics from the best filmmakers at theaters around the Philadelphia area. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
4 minute read
The 2023 Philadelphia Film Festival opens with American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School
Two fine films kick off the Philly fest
The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 32nd Philadelphia Film Festival, with producer John Legend attending the premieres of American Fiction and Stand Up & Shout: Sounds from a Philly High School. Stephen Silver reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The BSR October 2023 repertory movie roundup
The Exorcist, Do the Right Thing, and DiCaprio-Scorsese collabs
October movies include Halloween classics, more entries from the Sight and Sound 100 collection, and Coen Brothers seminars. Stephen Silver previews.
Previews
5 minute read
The BSR September 2023 repertory movie roundup
They Live turns 35, plus Rain Man, Whit Stillman, and Frank Rizzo
Stephen Silver curates movie screenings for the Philly area in September, including Whit Stillman’s 1990s classic The Last Days of Disco and a rare showing of a documentary about the ever-controversial Frank Rizzo.
Previews
4 minute read
The 2023 BlackStar Film Festival presents Going to Mars, Know Your Place, and Dancing the Stumble
New places with BlackStar
The BlackStar Film Festival landed in Center City for the first time this August. Hanae Mason reviews Going to Mars, Know Your Place, and Dancing the Stumble, three films examining our relationship to space and place.
Reviews
4 minute read
The BSR August 2023 repertory movie roundup
Going beyond Barbenheimer
There’s more to the movie theaters than Barbie and Oppenheimer in August. Stephen Silver rounds up screenings in the area for the month.
Previews
6 minute read