THELMA (dir. Joachim Trier): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Easily one of my favorites of the fest so far, Thelma is one of those rare movies that is so rich, so stylish, and so…
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THE ENDLESS (dir. Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Among genre fans, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have become synonymous with a “microbudget sci-fi drama.” Each of their films uses a Twilight Zone-esque concept to put characters…
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SPOOR (dir. Agnieszka Holland & Kasia Adamik): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Spoor has all the makings of a great movie, but fails to pull them together in a satisfying way.
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UNDER THE TREE (dir. Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurosson): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Although it’s not a terrible film, this is the first of the fest that I’d call a disappointment. Maybe I was tired, maybe I internally…
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JUST TO BE SURE (dir. Carine Tardieu): Philadelphia Film Festival review
When done right, are few things more purely enjoyable than a French romantic comedy. When done wrong, there are few things worse. So it was…
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DARKEST HOUR (dir. Joe Wright): Philadelphia Film Festival review
We’re not reinventing the wheel here, but it’s a well-made wheel, and it rolls forward just fine.
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WONDERSTRUCK (dir. Todd Haynes): Philadelphia Film Festival review
It’s pure delight for a film nerd to bask in Haynes’ seamless blend of homage,
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MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND (dir. Ana Asensio): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Asensio writes, directs, and stars in this slow-burn thriller which took home top honors at this year’s SXSW festival.
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TOUCHTONES (Arden): 60-second review
This treacly throwback neither titillates nor liberates.
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Challenges, Chances, Changes—Gender Equity in Concert Dance: Interview with Helen Pickett
Renowned choreographer Helen Pickett talks about her experience as a dancer and choreographer and her vision for younger people in the dance world
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BRIMSTONE & GLORY (dir. Viktor Jakovlesly): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Films like this are why I go to festivals. There is truly nothing else quite like it.
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BUT NEXT NOT THIS (Hella Fresh Theater & Hum’n’bards): A bi-coastal experiment
A great idea for an experiment, but I’m not convinced that the reality plays out as well as the concept.
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WONDERSTRUCK (dir. Todd Haynes): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Wonderstruck strikes no wonder at all.
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LADY BIRD (dir. Greta Gerwig): Philadelphia Film Festival review
What can I say? Gerwig knocks it out of the park.
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GEMINI (dir. Aaron Katz): Philadelphia Film Festival review
There’s something to be said about a mystery that simply crumbles once its secrets are revealed
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THE FLORIDA PROJECT (dir. Sean Baker): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The Florida Project is easily Philadelphia Film Festival’s most buzzed about exhibition.
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Daniel Matsukawa and Friends (PCM Society): Music review
Philadelphia Orchestra principal bassoonist Daniel Matsukawa was featured in a chamber music program presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia
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FLESH AND BLOOD (dir. Mark Webber): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Featured as part of the Greater Filmadelphia programming block, Flesh and Blood is Mark Webber’s semi-autobiographical tale of addiction and redemption.
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Devil May Care: Acrobatic comedian Nick Gillette gives demon summoning a go
Storyteller and acrobat Nick Gillette is best known for his work with Almanac Dance Circus Theater, which he cofounded in 2013. But he also dabbles…
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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO (Annenberg): Showcasing 40 years of inspiring movement
A cast of incredible movers highlights the long-term success of the company and range of the work they present.
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