Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver is a journalist, podcaster and film critic who co-founded the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle and has written extensively about sports, politics, and technology, in addition to culture. In 2009, he became the first journalist in history to interview the chairman of the FCC and the host of Jeopardy! on the same day. He lives in Delaware County with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @StephenSilver.

December 16, 2018

Movie

Which way should you see 'Roma'?

by Stephen Silver

It's a common dilemma for moviegoers these days: Should I go out to the theater tonight, or should I stay in and watch Netflix?

December 12, 2018

Wawa

Wawa previews its biggest store ever

by Stephen Silver

There was a time, not too long ago, when Wawa locations started to disappear from the city of Philadelphia, as the company shifted its focus towards stores with gas stations in the suburbs. However, that trend in recent years has shifted itself, with big new Wawa locations debuting around the city the last few years.

December 7, 2018

Oscars

Do the Oscars really need a host?

by Stephen Silver

When Kevin Hart's dream of hosting the Academy Awards came apart after two days this week, it was more than a career setback for the Philly-born comedian. It exposed a lot of fissures and contradictions at the very heart of the Oscars themselves.

October 23, 2018

Gaming

Infrequently Asked Questions: What is 'Fortnite' anyway?

by Stephen Silver

You've probably heard all about "Fortnite," the online video game that debuted last year but emerged in 2018 as the most talked-about thing in gaming.

October 17, 2018

Movies

Ike Barinholtz on 'The Oath,' evil social networks, and why the Eagles' Chris Long should run for office

by Stephen Silver

Ike Barinholtz's new movie represents a big leap for him. Not only is it his first starring role, but he also wrote and directed it. He answered a few questions for PhillyVoice.

October 4, 2018

The Arts

The Prince Theater is now the Philadelphia Film Center

by Stephen Silver

The Philadelphia Film Society announced Tuesday that it will transition the Prince Theater into the Philadelphia Film Center. The name change will take place immediately, in time for the annual Philadelphia Film Festival starting Oct. 18. Starting in 2019, the venue will drop all non-film programming, and extensive renovations are planned for the future.

October 4, 2018

People

What's the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? Questions you're afraid or embarrassed to ask, answered

by Stephen Silver

The U.S. Supreme Court has been in the news for the last few months. President Donald Trump's nominee for the court, Brett Kavanaugh, was confirmed over the weekend as the newest Supreme Court justice, following an FBI investigation recently carried out into multiple allegations of past misdeeds by the nominee. The Court now has a chance to shape the laws of our nation for decades to come, regardless of who the president is.

October 2, 2018

Movies

Oscar contenders, Kevin Hart movie to show at Philadelphia Film Festival

by Stephen Silver

The Philadelphia Film Society Tuesday announced the lineup for the 27th annual Philadelphia Film Festival, which will bring several awards season contenders, as well as films with local ties, to the area at the end of October.

September 14, 2018

Football

Infrequently Asked Questions: Football history 101

by Stephen Silver

When September rolls around each year, it can often seem like football takes over the attention of everyone. That's especially the case here in Philadelphia, where the the local National Football League is something resembling a civic religion. "The NFL owns a day of the week," Albert Brooks says in the movie "Concussion." "The same day the Church used to own."

September 13, 2018

Entertainment