a Long Movie Weekend

Greetings!

The MovieJawn crew has been on location asking the tough questions. Well… at least one question that is: If you were stuck on a desert island what movie would you take with you?

If you’re in town for the Columbus Moving Picture Show make sure to stop by our table, say hello, and share your island pick! As we traverse the cinematic countryside keep an eye out for the Old Sport and our Media Maven, Shayna Davis at your favorite movie palace. If you spot them… make sure you are ready for your close-up.

Remember pals, there is no wrong answer… maybe just a regrettable choice. How long will you be stuck on that dang island? Time will only tell. One thing is for sure though, with a trusty movie at your side you at least won’t be alone. Follow MovieJawn on Instagram here or TikTok here to catch up with our latest videos and find out the thrilling flick picks others have made.

Our friendly MovieJawn staff is pleased as punch to help you find your next favorite motion picture playing now at a movie palace near you!

• Ryan Silberstein says MI: The Final Reckoning recommends you accept the mission

• Andrea Schimdt says Northern Lights (1978) captures the complexities of rural life

  • Now Playing at Lincoln Film Center tickets here

• Sergio Valentino says Lilo & Stitch is as good of a remake as Disney can hope for

• Avery Coffey says Bring Her Back is a dizzying story etched with subtlety 

• Ryan Silberstein says The Phoenician Scheme goes after billionaire tycoon culture

MovieJawn recommends you start making the dates dude…

We have a slew of cinematic events lined up that you do not want to miss! Check out our June calendar here. In the meantime… May isn’t over yet!

MovieJawn is presently on location at a wonderful festival that you most likely have never heard of: The Columbus Moving Picture Show. Read more about it here

Next week MovieJawn’s Old Sport and our press photographer, Sergio Valentino will be on location for The Nitrate Picture Show. Read more about this event here. Don’t fret if you can’t make The Nitrate Picture Show, instead head over to The Colonial Theatre for Joe Bob Brigg’s Indoor Drive-In Geek Out on Saturday, May 31. Get all the details and ticket info in Rosalie’s interview with Job Bob here.

Oh wait! There’s more…

Old Sport, Rosalie Kicks will conduct a post-screening Q&A with Joan Crawford’s grandson, Casey LaLonde! Join us for a discussion of the film, the purported feud between Joan and Bette, and other insider info. Casey LaLonde has been doing feature introductions and showing his grandmother’s home movies at film and arts venues across the country since 2008. Details and Ticket info here.

Join MovieJawn for our epic Summer 2025 zine release party and Philly Film Society screening of Nobuhiko Ôbayashi's HOUSE! Show up early to the Film Society East at 6:30pm to mix and mingle with MovieJawn staff and Girls Like Horror club members. We will be slinging our latest zine that features Cinematic Cats and Dramatic Dogs as well as other cinematic goodies. HOUSE screens at 7:30pm and afterwards head over to Tattooed Mom for drinks, mingling, food/drinks, and raffles! starting at 9pm. ALL are welcome! Details and Ticket info here.

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In need of a cozy weekend at your own movie palace? Your friendly MovieJawn staff is happy to help you find your next favorite motion picture to watch from the comfort of your sofa.

• Jesse Saunders says The Surrender is a solid body horror with a lean runtime

  • Now streaming on Shudder here

• Genevieve Radosti says The Cinema Within celebrates film as a universal language

  • Now streaming on Kanopy here 

• Shayna Davis says Pee-Wee as Himself is a must see for fans and those curious

  • Now streaming on HBO Max here

Need some entertinament for your upcoming road trip? Catch up on new episodes from the MovieJawn Podcast Network.

• Hate Watch Great Watch: episode 0159, Jaws

• Pay Attention, 007: episode 04, Thunderball

• Someday We’ll Be Syndicated: season 3, episode 007, The Pitt

MovieJawn Staff Writer, Tessa Swehla kicked off our newest social media segment I AM READY FOR MY CLOSE-UP! Twice a month we celebrate one of our talented staffers by dedicating an entire week across our social media platforms to spotlight them in hopes to share with our readers more about them and encourage you to give them a follow. Follow Tessa on Instagram here and on Bluesky here.

Get to know Tessa via her favorite three articles that she has penned for MovieJawn:

• Tessa’s review of Your Monster 

• Tessa’s Best of 2024: The 15 best Sci-Fi Flicks

• Tessa’s Interview with Terence McCormack, sound utilities technician for A Complete Unknown

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