Suspense is just a side effect to this crime-ridden film that’s not a crime film
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Category: Film
The latest on cinema in Philadelphia, including Philadelphia films, independent cinema, and Philly film festivals.
THE REPORT (dir. Scott Z. Burns): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
THE (TORTURE) REPORT is captivating start to finish — the audience is expected to keep up with all the timeline and key elements changing the…
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BY THE GRACE OF GOD (orig. “Grâce à Dieu”) (dir. François Ozon) 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
Prepare to be outraged, triggered, maybe cringe a bit, cry a bit, smile a bit, or get up and cheer for justice. At the very…
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The Convergence of Films and Video Games
In today’s world of fast technological development, video games and films are the main forms of entertainment for society.
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THE VAST OF NIGHT (dir. Andrew Patterson): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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BLOW THE MAN DOWN (dir. Bridget Savage Cole + Danielle Krudy): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
An exciting film from a duo of filmmakers who I will surely be watching out for.
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HARRIET (dir. Kasi Lemmons): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
You’ve never seen a movie like HARRIET
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DOGS DON’T WEAR PANTS (dir. J-P Valkeapää): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
Even those not on board with the film’s themes will be won over by the sensory experience
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THE IRISHMAN (dir. Martin Scorsese): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
A stunningly realized world with an ensemble of legends doing what they do best
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BACURAU (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
If Bacurau is what an international genre film looks like, color me excited, because it’s a great look.
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DEERSKIN (dir. Quentin Dupieux): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
There is nobody making films like Quentin Dupieux. The gleefully immature DEERSKIN might be his most mature work yet
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THE LODGE (dir. Severin Flavia + Veronica Franz): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
Appropriately enough, THE LODGE leaves us cold.
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JALLIKATTU (dir. Lijo Jose Pellissery): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
It’s not to be missed. And that’s no bull.
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PARASITE (dir. Joon-ho Bong): 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival review
This years Palme d’Or winner at Cannes was also the opening night film for the 28th annual Philadelphia Film Festival.
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10 Picks for the 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival
What to see at the 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival
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JOKER (dir. Todd Phillips): Film review
Dan Scully narrowly avoided the onslaught of violence that accompanied this EVIL, EVIIIIL movie. Jk.
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2020 Academy Awards: Best Picture Odds and Predictions
Who will win the little gold statues?
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Famous Philadelphia Movies You Should’ve Seen
What do you mean you haven’t seen these films?
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Perfect Millennial Leisure: Take Your Pup to a Dog-Friendly Movie Theater
Bring the dogs, not the kids to these cinemas.
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A Web Series Irina Varina Made Instead of Thinking About Men
Irina Varina gives a behind-the-scenes look at her unique new series, part of the Free Fringe
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