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Director Zach Cregger’s new horror film 'Weapons' explores the unsettling notion that the real monsters might not be lurking under your bed, but can instead be found within your own mind. More than …

As the summer nights continue, it’s the perfect time to relax with a new batch of captivating films and series. August’s streaming highlights bring a little bit of everything, from gripping true …

Some may remember the wildly popular 1988 film 'The Naked Gun', and the trail of detective spoof films that followed it into the early 90s. The Leslie Nielsen-led comedy vehicle is now living on with …

Marvel's latest chapter in its cinematic universe takes on a quadruple team, and it's one comic book fans have seen fly onto the big screen before. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' follows two …

The BlackStar Film Festival is back this month to cast a spotlight on the traditions of Black, Brown and Indigenous people from around the world through visual storytelling. Set to take place July …

Many moviegoers (including us at Philadelphia Film Society) await in great anticipation for the release of 'Superman' and 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' this July to scratch that annual blockbuster …

Every summer, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville sets aside a few days to pay homage to the venue’s starring role in a 1958 classic Steve McQueen film. Blobfest centers around the popular horror …

Between 2024 and 2025, television and film production in Los Angeles dropped by 22% due to wildfires and production studios migrating east, searching for tax incentives and affordable land. Tyler …

With Juneteenth on the horizon, the City of Philadelphia is getting prepared to commemorate the occasion with a slew of different activations, including the United We Heal Film Festival. For the …

In every child, said Mark Twain, there is "a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure." And that — in so many words — is what director Richard Donner, producer-writer Steven …

Movie screenings by the beach sounds like a perfect combination, and with the Lighthouse Film Festival in Long Beach Island, locals can get a good taste of both. Taking place June 4 to 8, the …

Philadelphians will have access to 35 local, national, and international independent features this weekend, with the FirstGlance Film Festival making its return to the Film Society Bourse. Taking …

Summer is here! Like the rest of the world, the Philadelphia Film Society has been bitten by the genre-bending, blues-driven spectacle that is Ryan Coogler’s unforgettable 'Sinners'. The film has …

Looking to make your summer a bit more cinematic? Independence National Historical Park is welcoming the return of 'Movies on the Mall,' a free outdoor movie series that invites families, friends, …

An impossible mission, an enclosed space, and a whole lot of comedy wrapped up in an action-packed plot help fuel the new Josh Hartnett-led feature, 'Fight or Flight.' From first-time director James …

You've seen Shakespeare's classic story come to life before, but with 'Juliet & Romeo', writer/director Timothy Bogart wanted to expand on the play's themes and characters in a new way — one …

Marvel knows how to pump out films with lots of star power, and that certainly is the case with its latest feature, 'Thunderbolts.' Starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, …

The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival will return on May 1 to 4, with a new slate of cinema and live music, mixed with an assortment of parties in Pennsylvania's historic Victorian Town. Many in …

Metro Philadelphia is happy to introduce its new column, NOW SHOWING, courtesy of the Philadelphia Film Society. The column will explore the vibrant world of cinema, as well as discuss film events …

The tensioned relationships and aftermath of a shocking crime line the plot of 'Eric LaRue', Michael Shannon's directorial debut. Starring Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, Janice (Greer) and Ron …

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