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. The New Year Parade (2008, U.S., 90 min.): A portrait of divorce set against the backdrop of the Mummers Parade. Introduced by filmmaker Tom Quinn. Thu., March 26, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. National Velvet (1944, U.S., 123 min.): Mickey Rooney helps Elizabeth Taylor train a wild horse for the Grand National Sweepstakes . Sat., March 28, 11 a.m., $4.75-$6.75. Contemporary Issues in Animation: CP's own Sam Adams gives a lecture on the changing landscape of animation. Thu., April 2, 7 p.m., free for members.

THE BALCONY Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Casino Royal (2006, U.K./U.S., 144 min.) and Quantum of Solace (2008, U.K./U.S., 106 min.): A Bond double feature with Daniel Craig taking up the mantle of the eternal spy. Shaken, not stirred. Mon., March 30, 8 p.m., $3 goes to a drink or snack.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. Surf's Up (2007, U.S., 95 min.): A surfing penguin (Shia LeBeouf) finds his voice. Sat., March 28, 11 a.m., $3.50-$4.50 .

CHESTNUT HILL FILM GROUP 8711 Germantown Ave., 215-248-0977, armcinema25.com. On the Town (1949, U.S., 98 min.): Three sailors (Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin) try to find love while on leave in New York City. Tue., March 31, 7:30 p.m., free.

COLONIAL THEATRE 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Diamonds are Forever (1971, U.S., 119 min.): Sean Connery returns to Bondage, proving that no one does James better. Sun., March 29, 2 p.m., $4-$8.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. Nancy Drew (2007, U.S., 99 min.): The intrepid girl detective gets an aughts update. Sat., March 28, 11 a.m., $3.50-$4.50 . Contemporary Issues in Animation: See Ambler theater for description. Mon, March 30, 7 p.m., free for members.

Geographical Society Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, 610-649-5220, geographicalsociety.org. Egypt: In the Footsteps of Moses (2008, U.S., 82 min.): At the crossroads of the ancient and modern worlds. Filmmaker Dennis Burkhart will speak at the screening. Wed., Apr. 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m., $7-$14.

Israeli film Festival 484-904-5421, iffphila.com. The Bubble (2006, Israel, 100 min.): Three Jewish hipster roomies from Tel Aviv are uninterested in their country's politics until one falls in love with a Palestinian. Thu., March 26, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10, Temple University, Student Center, Room 220, 1755 N. 13th St. , 484-904-5421. Shiva (2008, Israel, 103 min.): A large family sits shiva during the Gulf War. Sat., March 28, 8:30 p.m., $10-$12, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.

JUSTICE MONTH FILM FESTIVAL Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St., 215-735-9600, robinsbookstore.com. Soothing and Nurturing the Human Spirits on Both Sides of the Walls (2008, U.S.): People with incarcerated relatives learn self-healing techniques to apply while visiting their loved ones. Sat., March 28, 2 p.m., free.

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LITTLE THEATER 7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Happy-Go-Lucky (2008, U.K., 118 min.): Sally Hawkins turns in a flat-out fabulous performance as an eternal optimist in a sad-sack world. Fri.-Sat., March 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 30, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.

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., March 31, 9 p.m., free.

PHILADELPHIA CITY INSTITUTE LIBRARY 1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Dark Eyes (1987, Italy, 117 min.): An Italian man recounts his love for a Russian woman in a series of flashbacks. Mon., March 30, 2 p.m., free.

Secret Cinema Moore College of Art & Design, 20th and Race sts, 215-965-4099, thesecretcinema.com. Rare Animation: Jay Schwartz digs deep to bring you rare animated treats (you definitely don't want to miss Droopy Disco!). Fri., March. 27, 8 p.m., $7.

Show Us Your Shorts 2 Mar Bar, 200 St. 40th St., 215-222-0100, projecttwenty1.com, firstglancefilms.com. Share your under 10 minute films and network by the light of many glowsticks. Sat., March 28, 6-9:30 p.m., $2 donation includes glowstick, snacks, prizes, drink discounts and a chance to screen your film.

WOODEN SHOE BOOKS 508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. McLibel (2005, U.K., 85 min.): The Golden Arches uses Britain's libel laws to suppress criticism. Sat., March, 28, 7:30 p.m., free.