Repertory Film

Your weekly guide to local film events, festivals and under-the-radar screenings.

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AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. Curious George (2006, U.S., 86 min.) The Man in the Yellow Hat (Will Ferrell) looks after his pet monkey, George, who'd be adorable if he weren't such a troublemaker. Sat., Jan. 5, time TBD, $3.50-$4.50.

ANDREW'S VIDEO VAULT The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., armcinema25.com. Star-Spangled to Death (2004, U.S., 440 min.) Fifty years in the making, Ken Jacobs' documentary uses found footage and personal diary entries to tell the history of New York City from the 1950s to the present. Thu., Jan. 10, 6 p.m., free.

THE BALCONY 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Edward Scissorhands (1990, U.S., 105 min.) Johnny Depp, lookin' sharp. Mon., Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., $3 goes toward food and drink.

THE BRIDGE 40th and Walnut streets, 215-386-3300, thebridgecinema.com. Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Blossom Festival (2007, U.S., 44 min.) In this follow-up to 2006's Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie, the people of Strawberryland crown Strawberry Shortcake the Berry Blosoom Queen for all the hard work she put into the annual Berry Blossom Festival. Sat.-Sun., Jan. 5-6, 10 a.m., $3.50.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. The Dark Crystal (1982, U.S./U.K., 93 min.) Jim Henson's post-Muppet Show fantasy film features puppets designed by Creature Shop extraordinaire Brian Froud. Sat., Jan. 5, 11 a.m., $3.50-$4.50. Open Screen Monday Watch your DVD or VHS (10 minutes or less) on the big screen and get audience feedback. Mon., Jan. 7, 9-11 p.m., free. West Side Story (1961, U.S., 152 min.) Gang violence threatens to doom Tony and Maria's love connection, but provides for neat knife fights. Shown in collaboration with the Philadelphia Orchestra's upcoming tribute to Leonard Bernstein. Wed., Jan. 9, 7 p.m., $4.50-$9.25.

COLONIAL THEATRE 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-0223, thecolonialtheatre.com. The Black Stallion (1979, U.S., 118 min.) Little boy befriends titular wild horse, trains it, races it, yadda yadda yadda. Sat., Jan. 5, 2 p.m., $4. On the Town (1949, U.S., 98 min.) Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra play two sailors who sing and dance their way through a 24-hour leave in the Big Apple. Sun., Jan. 6, 2 p.m., $4-$7.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.org. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002, U.S., 85 min.) A little girl named Eliza and her chimp friend Darwin go on a quest to save elephants in this animated kidventure. Sat., Jan. 5, time TBD, $3.50-$4.50.

GERSHMAN Y 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3033, gershmany.org. Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of (2006, U.S., 77 min.) A biopic of the writer/actor/stand-up comedian, who got her start in Philly but died of cancer before becoming well-known. Followed by discussion with director (and Judy's brother) Gary Toll. Shown at the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. Mon., Jan. 7, 7 p.m., $10.

THE LITTLE THEATER 7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Eastern Promises (2007, U.K./Canada/U.S., 100 min.) Tagline of the week: Every sin leaves a mark. Fri.-Sat., Jan. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 6, 7 p.m., $5.

N. 3RD 801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, norththird.com. Fancypants Cinema Weekly open screening for shorts — bring your own VHS or DVD. Tue., Jan. 8, 9 p.m., free.

WOODEN SHOE BOOKS 508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. Small Time Gay Bar (2006, U.S., 81 min.) Malcolm Ingram's documentary focuses on the hard life of LGBT folks in rural Mississippi. Sat., Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m., free.