AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org. It Conquered the World (1956, U.S., 71 min.) An alien attaches mind-control devices to Earthlings. Thu., June 15, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8. Sweet Smell of Success (1957, U.S., 96 min.) The story of a powerful gossip columnist and the smarmy press agent who attempts to win his favor. Thu., June 22, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.

THE BALCONY 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001, U.S., 95 min.) A sensitive German rocker tours the States while dealing with personal issues. Preceded by Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig (2006, U.S., 100 min.) Influential personalities (Yo La Tengo, Yoko Ono and Jonathan Richman, to name a few) recorded a benefit album for NYC's Harvey Milk School, the nation's first LGBT high school. This doc intertwines the making of the album with stories of four students. Mon., June 19, 7 p.m., $3 includes drink/snack coupon.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, www.brynmawrfilm.org. Sweet Smell of Success (1957, U.S., 96 min.) Wed., June 21, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.75.

CHERRY HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY 1100 Kings Highway N., Cherry Hill, N.J., 856-667-0300, www.chplnj.org. Recess: School's Out (2001, U.S., 82 min.) Principal Prickly and TJ save summer vacation. Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., free.

THE CINEMA 3925 Walnut St., www.shermanarts.org. Forbidden Zone (1980, U.S., 74 min.) A trippy musical fantasy. Fri., June 16, 9 p.m., $5-$7. Alternative Live Sets & Videos Concert footage of '80s bands. Fri., June 16, 11 p.m., $2 (free with ticket from 9 p.m. film). Young, Jewish and Left (2005, U.S., 65 min.) Jewish outsiders speak out. Tue., June 20, 7 p.m., $5-$7. (See Screenpicks on p. 43.)

COLONIAL THEATRE 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-0223, www.thecolonialtheatre.com. On the Beach (1959, U.S., 134 min.) In the aftermath of a nuclear war, an American submarine crew awaits fallout with the inhabitants of an Australian town. Sun., June 18, 2 p.m., $4-$7.

COOPER RIVER PARK North Park Drive, Pennsauken, N.J., www.camdencounty.com. The Natural (1984, U.S., 134 min.) The rise to fame of a middle-aged ballplayer (Robert Redford) and his magical bat. Fri., June 16, 9 p.m., free.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, www.countytheater.org. Sweet Smell of Success (1957, U.S., 96 min.) Mon., June 19, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE 222 N. 20th St., 215-448-1200, www.fi.edu. Summer Animation Film Festival Animator Bill Plympton presents cartoons old and new. Fri., June 16, 8 p.m.-mid., $6-$8. (See Screenpicks on p. 43.)

GROUND FLOOR COFFEE & TEA HOUSE 209 Poplar St., 215-627-1420, www.myspace.com/groundfloorcoffee. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993, France/U.S., 104 min.) Thu., June 15, 9 p.m., free.

HISTORIC HEADHOUSE Second and Lombard sts., www.southstreet.com. Pink Panther (1963, U.K./U.S., 113 min.) Wed., June 21, 8 p.m., free.

INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER Third and Chestnut sts., 215-629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org. 1776 (1972, U.S., 180 min.) A musical comedy about the making of the Declaration of Independence. Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., $8-$12.

JAMAICAN JERK HUT 1436 South St., 215-545-8644. The Gleaners and I (2000, France, 82 min.) Agnes Varda's doc about people who scavenge and salvage food left behind by others. Thu., June 15, 8 p.m., free. Scene Not Heard (2005, U.S., 45 min.) A doc about Philly's hip-hop scene. Thu., June 22, 8 p.m., free.

MUGSHOTS COFFEEHOUSE AND JUICEBAR 2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com. The ACLU Freedom Files The first installment in a film and discussion series. Tonight's topic is regilious freedom. Thu., June 15, 7:30 p.m., free. (See The Agenda on p. 81.) Fearless Freaks (2005, U.S., 100 min.) Bradley Beesley's doc on the evolution of The Flaming Lips. Mon., June 19, 7 p.m., free.

POINT OF DESTINATION CAFE Greene and Upsal sts., 215-849-7771, www.reelblack.com. Funk Soul Shorts Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., free with soul food dinner purchase.

SCHUYLKILL BANKS Meet at the bottom of the Walnut Street Bridge, 215-985-9393, ext. 103, www.schuylkillbanks.org. Dogtown and Z-Boyz (2001, U.S., 91 min.) A brief history of skateboarding. Thu., June 15, 8:30 p.m., free.

WILMA THEATER Broad and Spruce sts., 215-546-7824, www.wilmatheater.org. Motion Pictures 2006 Films shown at DanceBoom! Tracing Lineage (2005, U.S., 40 min.) The story behind each of choreographer Lisa Kraus' "50 Moves." Fri., June 16, 10 p.m., $5. Carmen & Geoffrey (2004, U.S., 74 min.) A portrait of two dancing legends, Carmen DeLavallade and Geoffrey Holder. Sat., June 17, 10 p.m.; Wed., June 21, 7 p.m., $5. Chanting and Dancing to Heal ... Sri Lankan Dance Rituals (2005, U.S., 40 min.) Shown with Between Two Worlds/Hanoi/NYC (2005, U.S., 25 min.) Tue., June 20, 7 p.m., $5. (See Arts on p. 31.)

WORLD CAFE LIVE 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com. The Outdoorsmen: Blood, Sweat and Beers (2005, U.S., 89 min.) Tagline of the week: Ten men. Fifteen events. Thirty-two cases of beer. Mon., June 19, 7 p.m., $9-$12.