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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 1d

PFF34 MERCH REVEAL! 💙🎞️

PFS has collaborated with Super Yaki on a limited run of tees, sweatshirts, totes, hats and stickers! Merch will only be available in person, at the Festival Lounge Super Yaki pop-up and Film Society Center. Get a preview below!

filmadelphia.org/pff34-merch/

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 2d

The Philadelphia Film Society will be presenting Lucy Liu with the Artistic Achievement Award at the 34th Philadelphia Film Festival for her performance in ROSEMEAD. Liu will be present after the ROSEMEAD screening on Tuesday, October 21 at the Film Society Center.

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Lucy Liu To Get Artistic Achievement Award At Philadelphia Film Festival

Liu is well known for her performances in movies and series such as Kill Bill, Charlie’s Angels, Elementary, Presence, Why Women Kill and Ally McBeal.

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MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 3d

MJ's @silberwhatever.com shares nine films to watch at this year's @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social's annual Film Festival.

#PFF2025 kicks off October 16 until October 25

9 films to see at this year's Philadelphia Film Festival — Moviejawn

by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor The Philadelphia Film Festival returns to screens for its 34th year at the three theaters operated by the Philadelphia Film Society, and brings with it an offerin...

www.moviejawn.com

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 3d

New this week 10/10-10/16 at the Film Society! ORWELL: 2+2=5 opens at the Bourse, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN opens at the East.

Tickets and showtimes below! ✨🍿🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/showtimes/

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 3d

Some things don't make it to sunrise 🌅🎻🎸

The East is transforming into a juke joint for ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Film Society and 6ix Agency present SINNERS with pre-show activities, costume contest, period music, & BYOB (21+) on October 29. Tickets below!

bit.ly/3VWBe6u

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LeAnne_tinseltine @tinseltine.bsky.social · 4d

Good geeking out @stephensilver.bsky.social over #PFF34 line up!

16 thoughts on the 2025 Philadelphia Film Festival lineup open.substack.com/pub/stephens...

@philafcc.bsky.social @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social

Fin: Thoughts on the the 2025 Philadelphia Film Festival lineup

Plus, Chappelle in Riyadh, a Replacements movie, trying Tom Wolfe again, and more in this week’s notes column.

open.substack.com

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 4d

The secret surprise film title for the Progammers Panel tonight is GOOD FORTUNE! Panel 7:00 PM + film 8:00 PM at the Film Society Center! Event is free, but ticket reservation is required at the link below.

filmadelphia.org/movies/pff34...

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 5d

The Philadelphia Film Society is hiring teaching artists!

We're looking for qualified, enthusiastic teaching artists for our ShortFilmmakers & Youth2Critics residency programs in Philadelphia schools.

See more information at the careers page below! ✨
filmadelphia.org/about/careers/

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 5d

PFF34 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 💙🎞️

Explore the PFF34 home page to see all films, plan out your screenings, and brush up on venue. Tickets for some screenings may be unavailable after the PFS member presale, meaning they are Badge and Rush Line only.

filmadelphia.org/festival/

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 9d

New this week 10/3-10/9 at PFS!

At the East:
🍿GOOD BOY 🐕
🍿 ANEMONE

At the Bourse:
🍿 THE SMASHING MACHINE
🍿 PERFECT BLUE 4K REMASTER
🍿 TAYLOR SWIFT | THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL (only 10/3-10/5)

Tickets and showtimes below! ✨🍿🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/showtimes/

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 9d

Four Favorites with Good Boy star Indy and director Ben Leonberg 🐕

#GoodBoy is in US theaters this Friday via @ifcfilms.bsky.social and @shudder.com

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 9d

In case you thought we were done with lineup announcements this week, think again!!! (David Lynch always liked three exclamations.)

As of Oct. 3, screenings will return to the Film Society Center! Check our curated page for series updates and tickets. ✨
filmadelphia.org/film-series/

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 10d

The 34th Philadelphia Film Festival Lineup is here!

Tickets will go on sale to PFS members on Friday, 10/3, and to the general public on Monday, 10/6. Special events, Q&As, and more to be announced! See the complete list at the link below 💙✨🎞️

filmadelphia.org/news/34th-ph...

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 16d

New this week at PFS!

Opening at the Bourse:
🍿 ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
🍿 PREDATORS, Official Selection of SpringFest 2025
🍿 ALL OF YOU

Opening at the East:
🍿 ELEANOR THE GREAT, directorial debut of Scarlett Johansson

Tickets and showtimes below! ✨🍿🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/showtimes/

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 17d

See this diva in PANDORA'S BOX in honor of Silent Movie Day!

The surprisingly modern epic follows the exploits of an alluring young woman and her intoxicating beauty that draws a in string of lovers, leading to a tragic chain of events.

Tickets below ✨
filmadelphia.org/movies/pando...

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Celebrate in the theatre at PFS, 10/3–10/5 only: Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl! ❤️‍🔥

#TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TSReleasePartyofaShowgirl
filmadelphia.org/movies/taylo...

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Just added, our September Young Friends Film Club screening: SELAH AND THE SPADES presented with Be Reel Black Cinema Club! Director Q&A to follow.

All PFS YF members get one free ticket to Film Club screenings each month! 🎟️✨
filmadelphia.org/movies/selah...

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 24d

Don't miss out on a special screening hosted by our friends at Mills Entertainment and Ensemble Arts Philly!

JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME - An Evening with Ryan Reynolds & Friends with net proceeds going directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
bit.ly/4gxvo4T

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 24d

New this week at PFS!

Opening 9/19 the Bourse:
🍿 THE HISTORY OF SOUND starring Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal <33
🍿 THE BALTIMORONS, Official Selection of SpringFest 2025!

Tickets and showtimes below! ✨🍿🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/showtimes/

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · 26d

THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR might be the best movie you've never seen!

PFS and Reelblack present the new 4K restoration of the long unavailable, galvanizing masterpiece that is Ivan Dixon’s seminal adaptation of the Sam Greenlee novel. More below! ✨

filmadelphia.org/series/the-s...

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 11

New this week at PFS, opening on Friday, September 12!

🍿 THE THREESOME - Official Selection of SpringFest 2025
🍿 DEMON SLAYER - Subtitled & Dubbed screenings
🍿 SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES

Tickets and showtimes at the link below! ✨🍿🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/showtimes/

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 10

If you haven't seen DOGTOOTH (2009) on the big screen yet, what are you waiting for? PFS to show it again next year or something? Catch the new 4K restoration next week! (And don't bring your siblings.)

Tickets below ✨🎟️🎥✨
filmadelphia.org/movies/dogto...

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 10

Volunteer sign-ups are now open for PFF34! 🙋🌟

The 34th Philadelphia Film Festival is happening October 16-26, 2025, and we're looking for people to join our team of all star volunteers.

Apply and learn more below! We recommend signing up by Sept 29.
filmadelphia.org/support-us/v...

Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 8

The September Director Series at PFS is OUT OF BOUNDS: JAFAR PANAHI!

Winner of the Palme d’Or this year for IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, Iran’s Jafar Panahi has built a career blurring the lines between fact and fiction, life and film. More below ✨

filmadelphia.org/series/out-o...

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Philadelphia Film Society @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 4

SPECIAL SCREENING ALERT!

New 4K Restoration of THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR presented by PFS and Reelblack with special guests, post-screening Q&A, and book+film bundle!

Tickets and more event information below ✨
filmadelphia.org/series/the-s...