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MovieJawn Movie Mail: the ticket to your next favorite watch

April 11, 2025

Greetings Old Sport!

The weather in Philadelphia has been very much like a yo-yo (typical Spring stuff) as of late, but here at MovieJawn we don’t mind because no matter what the temperature we would rather be indoors! And where might you wonder? At our favorite movie palace… of course!

There are so many grand film events happening in the local Philadelphia area and beyond! Kicking off April 17 until April 24 is Philadelphia Film Society’s Spring Fest. Two of our staff writers will be on location and sharing their dispatches here. Not sure what to watch? Check out Tessa Swehla’s picks of the fest here and Andrea Schmidt’s most anticipated films here.

Recently, Rosalie Kicks chatted with fellow staffer and host of Talking Hitchcock podcast, Rebecca McCallum. They chatted about her show, her favorite Hitchcock characters and the upcoming quartet of Hitch motion pictures playing at Mahoning Drive-in April 18 and 19, tickets here. You can read the full chat here.

For those that live in the Philly suburbs, plan to stop by Ambler Theatre for their 35mm Film Festival kicking off April 25 until April 27, tickets available here. They have a grand line-up in store. Learn more about the event in our PEEK BETWEEN THE PAGES OF OUR SPRING 2025 ZINE! Rosalie Kicks chats with Nitrate Film Vault Leader, George Willeman about preservation and restoration of motion pictures… including the 1924 silent film, Captain Blood here. Captain Blood will screen at the 35mm film festival with live accompaniment from Brett Miller, tickets here.

Don’t live in the Philadelphia area? Enter to win tickets to Ryan Coogler’s new film, SINNERS.

To Enter The Contest:1. Follow us on Instagram here 2. Comment and Tag a movie pal you want to see the movie with in our SINNERS contest post on Instagram

We will select (5) winners to each win two tickets each that can be redeemed on Fandango to any theater in the United States. Contest ends Sunday, Winners contacted Monday via Instagram.

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!

Each quarter MovieJawn Patrons vote on our next issue’s cover. 

Voting on our cover is included in the $5 tier! Recently we held the election for our Summer 2025 cover. The Summer issue will feature Cinematic Cats and Dramatic Dogs! Supporters voted on their favorite felines and canines featured in motion pictures. The animal with the most votes overall won the front cover for their team. Well… the cats came out on top with Jonesy scoring 12 votes overall. Which dogs won the back cover? You will have to support MovieJawn on Patreon to find out!

The $5 tier also offers other cinematic treats such as:

  • Weekly Streaming Pick

  • Access to our Monthly game show podcast, Intermission

  • Our Quarterly Print Zine after 3 Months of Support

  • Vote Quarterly on MovieJawn Zine Cover

  • Entry in Monthly Raffle For 4 Physical Media Discs

By supporting MovieJawn this month, you will find the next edition of MovieJawn’s print zine featuring cinematic cats and dramatic dogs in your mailbox. Not ready for that type of commitment? Buy a single issue or subscribe via our shop here. 

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

  • Ryan Silberstein offers a double feature that showcases film performances in the struggle against fascism. Read the latest installment of, The Shadow Gallery 

    • To Be or Not To Be is now streaming here

    • Inglorious Basterds is now streaming here

  • Emily Maesar says Neo-western Justified is a reason to return to Kentucky

    • Justified is now streaming here

Find your friendly MovieJawn staff at a movie palace near you… check out our calendar of events here 

TONIGHT! Join your favorite movie pals at Hiway Theater for their Horror at the Hiway Presentation of Silver Bullet. MovieJawn will be slingin’ zines in the lobby before and after the show. Tickets available here.

SATURDAY! Join your favorite movie pals with Girls Like Horror at Mount Vernon Cemetery for the TRUE TERROR TOUR & TRIVIA. MovieJawn will be slingin’ zines near the cemetery gates before the tour. Vanity Tintype will also be in attendance, taking authentic tintypes of visitors amidst the vines and tombstones!! Tickets available here.

Afterwards follow us to The Gap Theatre for a pair of matinee pictures! We will be in the lobby slingin’ zines and other cinematic goodies. Come say hi and get a double dose of nostalgia.

Roger Rabbit screens at 2pm on 35mm, tickets available here.

Dick Tracy screens at 4pm on 35mm, tickets available here. 

SUNDAY! Join your favorite movie pals on the lot of the Mahoning Drive-In for the Halfway to Halloween Market and screening of Candyman. The fun starts at 5pm and tickets are available here.

Can’t make any of these events? Don’t fret… we have fun in store for next week too! Catch us at Ambler Theater for The Third Man on April 16, tickets here. Or catch us back on the lot of Mahoning Drive-In for Hitchcock Till You Drop!, tickets here.

MovieJawn Staff Writer, Payton McCarty-Simas will be giving a talk at Spoonbill Books in Williamsburg Brooklyn, Wednesday April 16. Payton will be reading from their first book, One Step Short of Crazy: National Treasure and the Landscape of American Conspiracy Culture. Find the event information here.

The event is hosted by the Brooklyn Rail, followed by a Q&A. Copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event or you can buy the book here.

We always write back! and will send you information on CINEMA CHURCH… Drop us a line via e-mail or send us postal mail to: PO BOX 20172 Philadelphia, PA 19145

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