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5 Best New Films on Netflix Instant Streaming: Barton Fink, Gattaca, Chinatown and More

Having survived the long, cold winter scowl, April brings us the beginnings of renewal and rebirth, you know, all that crap. But that doesn’t mean […]

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Philadelphia Film Society Announces Spring Showcase

As an addendum to its annual film festival, Philadelphia Film Society introduces its Spring Showcase, showing at the PFS Theater at the Roxy April 11-17th. […]

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MOVIE REVIEW: Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

There’s a certain irony when Elaine Stritch sings the lyrics of Stephen Sondheim’s “I’m Still Here” from the musical Follies: “Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them […]

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New Movie Spotlight: Wes Anderson’s
The Grand Budapest Hotel

Every Friday we spotlight the buzz-worthiest new movie opening in Philadelphia. Name: The Grand Budapest Hotel Genre: Whimsical Drama Logline: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad […]

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Kevin Hart and Jamie Foxx to Team Up for Black Phantom

Philly funny man Kevin Hart is everywhere these days. His hit comedies Ride Along and About Last Night are currently playing in theaters, and he’s got […]

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Cinedelphia Announces 2014 Film Festival Lineup

Cinedelphia returns for its second go-round on April 10th, with more than two weeks and 35 events worth of weird and wild underground film. Presented […]

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14 Best New Gay Movies On Netflix Streaming

I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for all the best new gay movies on Netflix streaming, and I’ve come up with a pretty good list. […]

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Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates to Star in Film Inspired by New Jersey’s American Boychoir School

A new film inspired by New Jersey’s American Boychoir School is slated for release this year. NJ.com has more: The renowned music school for fourth- […]

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M. Night Shyamalan in Town Shooting Low-Budget “Microfilm” Sundowning

A few weeks ago we reported that M. Night Shyamalan will re-team with Bruce Willis for the locally set film Labor of Love, but before […]

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MORNING TEA: Bradley Cooper to Produce, Star in American Blood

Deadline reports: “Warner Bros closed a preemptive deal Friday night for American Blood, a 50-page proposal for a crime story by New Zealand-based bestselling author […]

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5 Best New Movies on Netflix Instant Streaming

Every month Philly film critic Piers Marchant shares his picks for the best new releases on Netflix Instant streaming.  Okay, sure, our shortest month is […]

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One-Off Movie Screenings in Philly This Week: They Die by Dawn, Blue Is the Warmest Color, Chinatown and More

Every week we round up the one-off film screenings playing in Philadelphia. Click film names for trailer when available.  AMBLER THEATER Oscar Nominated Live Action […]

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11 Great Streaming Video Essentials for Your Snow Day(s)

Here we are: snowstorm No. 9 (10? 11?) and we have another snow day to contend with. To help you while away your cozy day […]

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One-Off Movie Screenings in Philly This Week: Wizard of Oz, The Goonies and More

Every week we round up the one-off film screenings playing in Philadelphia. Click film names for trailer when available. 

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John Goodman Portrays Philly Sculptor in Monuments Men

John Goodman will portray a character inspired by Philadelphia architect and sculptor Walker Hancock in George Clooney’s upcoming film Monuments Men. The film follows a […]