126 stories by "Stephen Silver"
An assortment of the scary, the spooky, and the magical will screen throughout the month in the Philadelphia area. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Substance abuse and addiction are common topics onscreen, but a new documentary about family life while striving for sobriety is an essential and intimate look at the struggle. Stephen Silve…
Stephen Silver rounds up film screenings in the Philly area for September.
Stephen Silver spoke with BlackStar's founder, artistic director, and CEO Maori Karmel Holmes about this year's film festival.
The set of Hustle, the latest from star Adam Sandler, was hard to avoid during its extensive on-location Philly shoots. Now it's out on Netflix, for fans of Sandler and the Sixers alike. Ste…
Stephen Silver rounds up indoor and outdoor screenings in the Philly area for the month of June.
In one movie-packed weekend, PFS SpringFest screened 22 films at the Philadelphia Film Center, from a full-length treatment of a viral shell with shoes to the film Apple hopes will be the ne…
Screenings in the Philadelphia area for the month. Stephen Silver rounds up.
April films screening in the Philadelphia area, including a series honoring Michelle Yeoh's storied career and another visit from The Room's Tommy Wiseau. Stephen Silver rounds up.
This year's Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival featured a new Ron Howard documentary about globetrotting humanitarian chef José Andrés. Stephen Silver reviews.
Chuck Cooper talks about Philadelphia Orchestra's upcoming production of the legendary show, returning to the stage, and how Fiddler reflects the times. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver's roundup of the upcoming films screening in Philadelphia and in the Greater Philadelphia region in March.
Honoring Sidney Poitier's legacy, screenings for February holidays, and more in this robust list of films in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area. Stephen Silver rounds up.
The new book about the late Kobe Bryant captures his early days, his high school and NBA career, and his achievements and failures with a Philadelphia-centric lens. Stephen Silver reviews.
Game Day and Maybe This Year recently joined Silver Linings Playbook in the movie canon of Philly football fans, but do they really capture our region? Stephen Silver considers.
An assortment of holiday films, including off-beat and lesser-known classics. Stephen Silver rounds up.
A roundup of select screenings in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area in November. Stephen Silver rounds up.
After an all-digital event last year, the Philadelphia Film Festival is back in theaters through October 31 with a series of notable new releases, including Belfast, Finding Cousteau, and St…
The new Sopranos movie, The Many Saints of Newark, isn't nearly as transcendent as its series predecessor. But it does tell a much more honest story about the Mafia, Newark, and race. Stephe…
A Halloween-y lineup of films screening in the Philadelphia area this month. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Fans of TLA Video found a new home after Miguel Gomez opened Viva Video in Ardmore. As Viva Video now closes, the community that loved it reflects on the future of movie-watching. Stephen Si…
From recognizable classics like 'Casablanca' to notable anti-classics like 'Evil Brain From Outer Space,' a variety of films are screening in the Philadelphia area this month. Stephen Silver…
A highlight reel of film screenings in the Greater Philadelphia area in August. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Movie theaters are back, and with them film festivals. The recent PFF SpringFest screened seven films including 'Summer of Soul,' 'The Meaning of Hitler,' and 'Swan Song.' Stephen Silver rev…
