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.
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.
by Shah, Staff Writer
Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail proves that only humans can create meaningful art.
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.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Bernhard Wenger’s delicious comedy-drama, Peacock, is all about how people manipulate things to make others think they are real.
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Anora is an extraordinary film that delivers on every front.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Gary shares his thoughts on six films playing at this year’s fest.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
What I enjoy most about a film festival—the opportunity to take a chance and discover a gem.
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.
by A. Freedman, Contributor
Three films that had their Philadelphia debut at this year’s Film Festival.
by Gary M. Kramer
Live Action Shorts Program 1, screening at the Philadelphia Film Festival, is a mix of narrative and documentary shorts, and a mixed bag.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Despite the price put on natural diamonds, synthetics and “mixes” have been penetrating the market, which could make that precious diamond, well, not so precious.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Here are two recommended feature films from this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The gentle, observational documentary All That Breathes immerses viewers in Delhi, India, where two brothers, Nadeem and Saud, care for Black Kites—small birds that act like vultures—in their basement.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
A very early scene in Taurus features an upside-down shot that rotates. It is a visual metaphor for Cole, a rapper whose life feels upside-down to him.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
While Turn Every Page could be dismissed as soft, as it certainly does not come with the hard-hitting revelations and exposure offered by Caro’s work on Moses or Lyndon B. Johnson, there is value in celebrating this relationship
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
While the premise and ties to Gray’s own childhood mark similarities with last year’s Belfast, Armageddon Time is not as maudlin as Kenneth Branagh’s self-examination.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Here are three recommended feature films from this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival.
by Ryan Silberstein, Gary M. Kramer, and A. Freedman
Today officially kicks off the 31st Philadelphia Film Festival! We at MovieJawn couldn’t be more excited to once again attend our home town fest.
by A. Freedman, Staff Writer
A roundup from the Philadelphia Film Festival 2021.