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‘Princess Bride’ Actors Cary Elwes and Robin Wright pose in character and medieval costuming against a floral backdrop.

The BSR February 2023 movie repertory roundup

"You must remember this"
Stephen Silver rounds up February with some great movie screenings for the coldest month of the year.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Withers, a Black man, holds two film cameras, and poses for a b&w portrait. His photos are behind him on a wall.

PBS’s Independent Lens presents The Picture Taker

Capturing the story of civil rights movement photographer Ernest Withers
Phil Bertelsen and Lise Yasui’s documentary casts a dynamic light on the life of Ernest Withers, an iconic civil rights photographer who was also a secret informant for the FBI. Kathryn Smith Pyle previews.
Kathryn Smith Pyle

Kathryn Smith Pyle

Previews 2 minute read
Bechdel in a suit jacket looks over her shoulder at the camera, pencil in hand, comic panels on a wall in front of her.

PBS presents Vivian Kleiman’s No Straight Lines

Documenting the history and future of queer comics
The documentary film chronicles the timeline of queer comics, from Mary Wings to contemporary artists today. Kathryn Smith Pyle previews.
Kathryn Smith Pyle

Kathryn Smith Pyle

Previews 4 minute read
A person dressed in a beige suit sits in a chair by a CRT TV with a white screen, a plant in the dimly lit background

Opera Philadelphia presents David T. Little’s Black Lodge

Accepting your dark side
Opera Philadelphia brings its dark existential opera film to theaters this weekend. C. M. Crockford previews.
C.M. Crockford

C.M. Crockford

Previews 1 minute read
CG still from ‘Encanto’ with main character Maribel centered—wearing glasses and floral print top, outdoor backdrop.

The BSR January 2023 movie repertory roundup

Stanley Kubrick, Do the Right Thing on MLK Day, and the best 100 films ever?
Stephen Silver rounds up a robust movie screenings list to kick off the new year.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 7 minute read

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Film still with actor Bruce Willis close to the camera in a ventilation duct, a lighter close to the edge of the frame

The BSR December 2022 movie repertory roundup

Christmas with Die Hard and the Muppets
Holiday cheer at the cinemas, and screenings outside of the Christmas fare coming this month in the Greater Philadelphia area. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 7 minute read
Gabay and Shukrun dance with their arms outstretched, their faces series, against a backdrop of pinpoint lights.

The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival presents Karaoke, A Radiant Girl, and America

PJFF celebrates 42 years
The 2022 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival celebrates 42 years with screenings at the Weitzman and other venues November 12 through 19. Stephen Silver reviews three picks.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 3 minute read
A group of 13 older men in matching striped pajamas stand behind Paddington, the CG-animated bear, looking to the camera

The BSR November 2022 movie repertory roundup

A Jeff Bridges retrospective, Rocky, Mississippi Masala, and more
Stephen Silver rounds up the Philadelphia area's November movie screenings.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 7 minute read
Tang Wei, looking tearful & defensive, faces Park Hae-il, who looks inquisitive, with distant mountains in the backdrop.

The Philadelphia Film Festival presents Decision to Leave, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Armageddon Time

PFF celebrates 31 years
Three films featured at this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival, which runs through Sunday, October 30, 2022, are headed to local cinemas soon. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 5 minute read
Film still. Two actors look at each other, straight faced, illustrations in the room.

Celebrating indie films for 25 years with the FirstGlance Film Festival

From a Philly basement to bicoastal screenings
Stephen Silver previews the upcoming FirstGlance Film Festival.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 2 minute read