Judy Blume’s 1970 novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has been beloved by generations of readers. An adaptation of the film — starring Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, Rachel McAdams as her mother, Barbara, and Kathy Bates as her grandmother, Sylvia — hit the big screen in April, garnering rave reviews from critics [...]
Summer is right around the corner and that means so many things: vacation, baseball, grilling… After stocking up on charcoal and tickets to the Subway Series, summer also means camp and movies! You can cross those last two off your summer to-do list by signing up for The Picture House’s summer filmmaking camps! Starting the [...]
The Picture House was thrilled to receive the Arts Organization Award for 2023 from ArtsWestchester. On April 19, the TPH team and I attended the Arts Award Luncheon. It’s wonderful to be recognized, of course, but to be recognized in this vibrant Westchester arts landscape is doubly thrilling – and humbling. ArtsWestchester has over 140 [...]
There’s always a lot of excitement around big award season juggernauts and blockbusters, but as film lovers, we also want to shine a spotlight on the wonderful independent, documentary, and international films that you can see at the Screening Room at TPH Pelham. Thanks to the small size of the theater, seeing a film in [...]
One of the joys of being an independent theater is the opportunity to showcase work made by local filmmakers. At the Westchester Italian Film Festival, happening the weekend of April 21–23, we’re thrilled to have Pelham native Will Nunziata and his film, The Old Guitarist, for opening night. As part of the festivities, Will is [...]
This spring, there’s a lot to look forward to at the movies, with some of the biggest stars back on the big screen in fantasy adventures, side-splitting comedies, and a gripping true-life sports story. Here are some of the films coming to The Picture House in the next few weeks. As you read this, Dungeons [...]
With the advent of spring, we’re moving into festival mode at The Picture House. Now that we have 5 theaters with seating from 14 to 308 our festival capabilities are much expanded! With The Italian American Forum, we’re presenting the Westchester Italian Film Festival from April 21-23. Don’t miss opening night at TPH Bronxville with [...]
The Picture House hosted our first filmmaking camps of the year over February break at both our Pelham and Bronxville locations. Students and teachers alike had a great time discussing what goes into making a really good movie trailer — the kind that makes you forget about your popcorn and Snow Caps for two and [...]
Hollywood has spent the past several weeks honoring some of the best films of 2022. Months of campaigns, interviews, red carpets, and awards given out by different guilds, all lead up to film’s big night, the Academy Awards. It’s been an exciting season, and questions remain about who will take home two of the biggest [...]
This Women’s History Month, we wanted to put a spotlight on women working behind the camera. 2022 saw a number of remarkable and moving films directed by women, and there’s a lot to look forward to in 2023. Here are some highlights. Women Talking, Aftersun, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Turning Red, and Fire [...]