Also this issue: Jack's Back The caustic About Schmidt showcases Jack Nicholson’s greatest performance in decades. -Sam Adams Straight to the Points The Two Towers cuts to the chase. -Sam Adams Gunga Din Gangs of New York is an epic so noisy you can't hear a thing. -Sam Adams Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes Life, art and fantasy get jumbled up in Adaptation. -Cindy Fuchs Screen Picks -Sam Adams New Continuing Showtimes

December 19-25, 2002

repertory film

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THE BALCONY 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970, U.S., 109 min.) Roger Ebert and Russ Meyer's answer to Valley of the Dolls, this time following the exploits and excesses of an all-girl rock group. Mon., Dec. 23, 8 p.m., free.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, www.countytheater.com A Christmas Carol (1951, U.K., 86 min.) Alastair Sim does Scrooge. Sat., Dec. 21, 1:30 p.m., free.

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 26th St. and the Parkway, 215-684-7605 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920, Germany, 71 min.) A psychic carnival somnambulist predicts the death of a young man and is accused of his murder. Sat., Dec. 21, 2 p.m., free after museum admission.

PRINCE MUSIC THEATER 1412 Chestnut St., 215-569-9700 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, U.S., 130 min.) Jimmy Stewart helps an angel get his wings. The Prince will serve eggnog and spiced cider, and if you bring a bell to ring, it's a dollar off admission. Kids' Corner Presentation with introduction by Kathy O'Connell: Mon., Dec. 23, 3 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m., $5-$8.50.