Photo credits: IMDb
The 24th Philadelphia Film Festival begins today–here's everything you need to know. (Ed note: Personal favorites include Gaspar Noé's sexy "Love", topical realist film "Mediterranea" and Turkish drama "Mustang").
PRICING
Regular screenings: $13
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Weekday matinees before 5 pm: $8
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Rush tickets based on availability (waiting on line 30 minutes before the screening): $5 when presented with valid student ID
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*Can purchase tickets online, by phone, or at any festival venue up to 30 minutes before screening depending on availability
LOCATIONS
UPenn Shoemaker Green
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217 S. 33rd St
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Price approximation: walk!
PFS Roxy Theater
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2023 Sansom St
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Price approximation: $11.65 by cab, $2.25 by public transit
Prince Theater (PFF24 Box Office)
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1412 Chestnut St
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Price approximation: $12.83 by cab, $2.25 by public transit
Ritz Bourse
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400 Ranstead St
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Price approximation: $17.76 by cab, $2.25 by public transit
Ritz East
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125 S. 2nd St
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Price approximation: $19.44 by cab, $2.25 by public transit
Festival Lounge
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114 Market St
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Price approximation: $18.53 by cab, $2.25 by public transit
RECOMMENDATIONS
Anomalisa
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Year of Release: 2015
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Who You’ll Recognize: director Charlie Kaufman
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When: Thursday 10/22 at 6pm and 8pm
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Where: Prince Theater
Being John Malkovich
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Year of Release: 1999
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Who You’ll Recognize: Cameron Diaz, John Cusack, director Spike Jonze, screenplay by Charlie Kaufman
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When: Thursday 10/29 at 4:30pm
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Where: Prince Theater
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
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Year of Release: 2002
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Who You’ll Recognize: Drew Barrymore, George Clooney (directs and stars)
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sun oct 25 @9:45 - prince theater
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When: Sunday 10/25 at 9:45pm
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Where: Prince Theater
Carol
Year of Release: 2015
Who You’ll Recognize: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara
When: Sunday 10/25 at 7:15pm
Where: Prince TheaterEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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Year of Release: 2004
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Who You’ll Recognize: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet
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When: Saturday 10/24 at 4:45pm
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Where: Prince Theater
James White
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Year of Release: 2015
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Who You’ll Recognize: Cynthia Nixon
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When: Friday 10/23 at 7:25pm and Monday 10/26 at 2:55pm
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Where: Ritz East
Our Brand is Crisis
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Year of Release: 2015
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Who You’ll Recognize: Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton
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When: Saturday 10/24 at 7:30pm
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Where: Prince Theater
Synecdoche, New York
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Year of Release: 2008
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Who You’ll Recognize: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Williams
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When: Thursday 10/29 at 7pm
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Where: Prince Theater
Tale of Tales
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Year of Release: 2015
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Who You’ll Recognize: Salma Hayek
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When: Friday 10/23 at 2:10pm and Saturday 10/31 at 12:05pm
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Where: Ritz East