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June 12-18, 2003
repertory film
Send repertory film listings to helen@citypaper.net.
AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org
Night of the Hunter (1955, U.S., 93 min.) Robert Mitchum and Lillian Gish star in this film about an insane preacher who stalks two children to get to their father's hidden money. Only film directed by actor Charles Laughton. Wed., June 18, 7 p.m., $5.75-$7.75.
THE BALCONY 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE
Old School (2003, U.S., 90 min.) Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell relive their old college frat-boy days after finding themselves disenchanted with adult life. Mon., June 16, 8 p.m., free.
BROADWAY THEATRE 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, N.J., 856-589-7519, www.exhumedfilms.com
In honor of Friday the 13th, Exhumed Films presents a slasher movie double feature. The Toolbox Murders (1978, U.S., 93 min.) Stephen King supposedly called this film one of the top 10 scariest of all time. Prom Night (1980, Canada, 87 min.) Leslie Nielsen and Jamie Lee Curtis star in a film about a bloody prom for friends whose childhood secret comes back to haunt them. Fri., June 13, 9 p.m., $8. Drive-In Theater Sundays Calibre Nine, an offshoot of Exhumed Films, is screening cult horror film Revenge of the Cheerleaders (1976, U.S., 88 min.) David Hasselhoff stars as Boner in this cheerleading rivalry film. Sat., June 14, 9:30 p.m., $6.
CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY 8711 Germantown Ave., 215-901-3771
The Chestnut Hill Film Group presents Buried Loot, a crime film series from the '60s and '70s. Once a Thief (1965, U.S./France, 107 min.) An ex-convict named Eddie tries to make an honest living to support his family, but he's caught between a detective who's after him and a brother who wants him to join in another heist. Mon., June 16, 7 p.m., free.
COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, www.countytheater.com
Night of the Hunter (1955, U.S., 93 min.) See film description under Ambler Theater. Thu., June 12, 9:15 p.m.; Sun., June 15, 1 p.m.; Mon., June 16, 7 p.m., $5.75-$7.75.
FIVE SPOT 5 S. Bank St., 215-574-0649
Trailer Town (2002, U.S., 81 min.) This film by Giuseppe Andrews is about two comedians who can't find work due to their addictions. They live in a trailer park and perform standup routines for each other, getting ready to make it big for a mainstream audience. When one of them gets evicted, he gets even. Wed., June 18, 7 p.m., $5.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125
Duck Soup (1933, U.S., 70 min.) Bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch this outdoor screening of one of the Marx Brothers' funniest political satires. Includes "We're Going to War," spoof of 1930s musicals and the famed final battle episode. Fri., June 13, 8:30 p.m., free.
MARATHON GRILL 1839 Spruce St., 215-731-0800
Signs (2002, U.S., 106 min.) M. Night Shyamalan directs this suspense film about mysterious crop circles discovered in Bucks County. With Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. Wed., June 18, 9 p.m., free.
N. 3rd 801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666
Flix @ N. 3rd Local filmmakers screen their short films at this Northern Liberties watering hole. This week N. 3rd presents Peeking at the Revue, a screening of the video shot at June 7's Peek-A-Boo Revue show. Thu., June 12, 8 p.m., free. Fancypants Cinema presents an open screening of shorts. Submissions welcome. Tue., June 17, 9 p.m., free.
PRINCE MUSIC THEATER 1412 Chestnut St., 215-567-9700, www.princemusictheater.org/film
Philadelphia Dance Projects and Film at the Prince present Motion Pictures, collaborative works between filmmakers and dancers. Highlights include Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary, guest artist Pooh Kaye and dance/video shorts and live performance featuring Group Motion, Megan Bridge, Peter Price and Ron Wood, a.k.a. Zen One. Fri., June 13-Sun., June 15. Check website for film screening information; $5 to $8.50. Also, Scribe Video Center presents Producers Forum with Thomas Allen Harris. Minha Cara (That's My Face) (2001, U.S., 56 min.) is about the filmmaker's personal journey through Brazil in an effort to understand his search for a mythic motherland. Fri., June 13, 7 p.m., $10.
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