Philly Music Scene: The Past Informs the Present at the BlackStar Film Festival 2026

What a delight to discover that there are three music documentaries directed or co-directed by women at this year’s BlackStar … More

Philly SpringFest 2026

The Philadelphia Film Society puts on two film festivals each year. The main festival—the 35th!—will be October 15-25th, 2026. Last … More

This was one of the most difficult blog posts I’ve written. Perhaps it’s because I no longer write regularly. Once … More

There are fewer people going to see movies in theaters. Some of that is due to changing viewing habits. There … More

There were some BIG disappointments in 2024. Films with major directors or all-star casts or both, that were highly anticipated … More

Every person who attends a festival will have their own unique impression of that event. So much of our experiences … More

Creative storytelling and refreshing original voices are the draw at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. Every film festival is a … More

There are many film festivals in Philadelphia. Many of them support diversity and try to be accessible. The BlackStar Film … More

It’s a glorious almost-summer day here in Pennsylvania. As I watch the neighbors load up the kids to head down … More

As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … More

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