129 stories by "Stephen Silver"
A variety of films celebrating Pride and outdoor screenings hit the Philly area this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Local theater artist Tony Lawton talks about his new film that debuts in Philadelphia this week. Stephen Silver previews.
Movies in the Philly area coming in May, including half-century-year-old classics, and a second chance for a contemporary cult darling. Stephen Silver previews.
The 2025 PFS SpringFest included screenings of I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson's Friendship, which also stars Paul Rudd in his best performance in years. The fest continues throug…
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.
SpringFest, more celebrating David Lynch, a pair of filmmakers visit Philly. Stephen Silver previews.
A Prince revival, seminars on Lynch and Altman, and a book on Y Tu Mama También. Stephen Silver rounds up March movie screenings.
Fire Walk With Me, When Harry Met Sally, Parasite, a "Girls and Guns Double Feature" and more screen this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Kicking off the new year with punk rockers, Glen or Glenda, and a classic documentary about war criminals in costume. Stephen Silver rounds up.
From Papal visits to sports championships to a blizzard that
never was, a new book takes us inside 50 juicy, surprising years of Philly TV
news in the words of Jim Garder, Larry Kane, and lo…
Die Hard, the Muppets, and other Christmas classics, and a Rocky marathon highlight December movies in the area. Stephen Silver previews.
A Paul Thomas Anderson retrospective, Whit Stillman back in town, a noir festival, and the return of the Lightbox Film Center. Stephen Silver previews.
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 …
Jonathan Larson's early 90s one-man show continues to find new life in light of his legacy with a production by Theatre Horizon. Stephen Silver previews.
Horror flicks for October, a Sean Baker retrospective, and many more screenings highlight the month. Stephen Silver previews.
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 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.
Movie screenings happening in the Philadelphia area in August, including Star Trek and The Matrix trilogies and a 60 year anniversary of the Beatles' 1964 film. Stephen Silver previews.
The popular Austin-based movie-theater chain Alamo Drafthouse (recently acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment) has spread to cities across the country, but never to Philly. Stephen Silver …
Hit the cinemas with Philadelphia Film Society's Summer of Trilogies, four Hitchcock film seminars, and the 25th annual Blobfest. Stephen Silver previews.
Some writers have accused tech journalist, entrepreneur, and podcast star Kara Swisher of holding her fire until Burn Book, her own memoir, was published earlier this year. Is that criticism…
June offers plenty of chances to celebrate Pride at the cinema in Philly, plus seminars on The Godfather, Part II and Memento, and lots more picks, from Bee Movie to Pulp Fiction. Stephen Si…
Jesse Krimes, subject of the 2021 documentary Art & Krimes by Krimes and a sometime Philadelphia resident, has an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and continues to work for j…
Celebrating Bob Fosse, Grey Gardens, and more looks back to the '70s. Stephen Silver rounds up area film screenings.
The Philadelphia Film Society's annual Springfest brings popular films from Sundance and other festivals to town. This year, three prominent films paid homage to the cinematic legacy of the …
