ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND showcases the power of photography
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ernest Cole allows viewers to sit with some of the images that Cole found to provide sense or a connection to a reality the photographer cannot justify.
VERMIGLIO looks at a 20th century village coming to terms with women's autonomy
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
A small mountain village called Vermiglio is far enough from World War II to not feel its effects, but war eventually is carried back to the village.
CLOUD is a multifaceted look at how we treat others online
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
While it’s a compelling package, filled with commentary and fun filmmaking, it's a package that ultimately has a few items missing.
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is a cinematic gift
by Shah, Staff Writer
Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail proves that only humans can create meaningful art.
LA COCINA uses a restaurant to explore class dynamics
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
The film amplifies the chaotic rhythm of kitchen service while diving into the personal stories of the people who keep the back of the house afloat.
ANORA tackles serious issues without sacrificing joy
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Anora is an extraordinary film that delivers on every front.
Now Playing at Philly Film Fest: THE BLACK SEA, GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS, A TRAVELER'S NEEDS and more
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Gary shares his thoughts on six films playing at this year’s fest.
Philadelphia Film Festival Preview 2024, features THE BRUTALIST, ERNEST COLE and more
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
What I enjoy most about a film festival—the opportunity to take a chance and discover a gem.
Philadelphia Film Festival Preview 2024, featuring THE LAST SHOWGIRL, ANORA, and more
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Even though PFF will mark my third major festival of the season, there are still plenty of 2024 flick offerings that have not graced by eyeballs.
Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival 2022 Preview
by Hunter Bush & Allison Yakulis
The 7th annual Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) is almost upon us, and Hunter Bush and Allison Yakulis will be giving you all the tasty scoops on the select shorts and features from near and far
Les Misérables
Written by Ladj Ly, Giordano Gederlini and Alexis Manenti
Directed by Ladj Ly
Starring Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti and Djibril Zonga
MPAA rating: R for language throughout, some disturbing/violent content, and sexual references
Running time: 1 hour and 44 minutes
by Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy
Sadly, this film may suffer some blowback because France chose it over Portrait of a Lady on Fire as its Oscar submission this year. And while I love Portrait, I can understand why they chose this instead. While Portrait’s story is timeless and could take place anywhere, Ladj Ly’s feature debut, Les Misérables, is urgent and (while you can translate the events to many places) very much a story about France, the suburbs of Paris and, specifically, Montfermeil (where Victor Hugo wrote the novel of the same name).
Read More