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108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. 2008 Oscar Animated Shorts (2008, various countries): The best animated shorts from around the world. Thu., April 16, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. Cartoons from the Lou DiCrescenzio Collection (about 120 min.): 'Toons from the vault. Thu., April 23, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75.
Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Grandma's Boy (2006, U.S., 94 min.): A slacker video game tester moves in with his grandma after he's evicted. Way better than it sounds. Pineapple Express (2006, U.S., 111 min.): A stoner and his dealer go on the run from corrupt cops, learn how to kick ass. Mon., April 20, 8 p.m., $3 goes to a drink or snack.
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. Rebel Without a Cause (1955, U.S., 111 min.): Teen issues are tearing James Dean apart. Tue., April 21, 7:30 p.m., $5-$9.50.
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989, U.S., 127 min.): Indy fights Nazis with Dr. Jones Sr. This humble writer's personal fave. Sat., April 18, noon, $6. Indiana Jones and the King of the Crystal Skull (2008, U.S., 122 min.): Indy brushes off the ol' whip and fedora for another go-round. Sat., April 18, 2:30 p.m., $6. The Man in the White Suit (1952, U.K., 84 min.): Alec Guinness single-handedly ruins the garment industry. And they're pissed. Sun., April 19, 2 p.m., $4-$8.
20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. Cartoons from the Lou DiCrescenzio Collection : See Ambler Theater for more info. Mon., April 20, 7 p.m., $6.75-$8.75.
Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. The Little Traitor (2007, Israel, 90 min.): An Israeli boy befriends a British soldier. Part of the Israeli Film Fest. Sat., April 18, 9 p.m., $10-$12.
LITTLE THEATER
7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. The Reader (2008, U.S/Germany, 124 min.): A lady-Nazi gets all hot and bothered when her teenage lover reads to her. Fri.-Sat., April 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sun., April 19, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.
801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, norththird.com. Fancypants Cinema : Weekly open screening for shorts — bring your own VHS or DVD. Tue., April 21, 9 p.m., free.
1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. War and Peace (1968, Russia, 480 min.): PCI shows all of Sergei Bondarchuk's epic, eight-hour adaptation. This week's installment takes place from June to August 1812. Mon., April 20, 2 p.m., free.
4014 Walnut Street, 215-351-0511, therotunda.org. Crips And Bloods: Made In America (2008, U.S., 93 min.): This doc examines the causes of gang violence in L.A. Wed., April 22, free (but reservations required), 6:30 p.m.
FACTS Charter School, 1023 Callowhill St., scribe.org. Street Movies : Co-sponsored by Asian Americans United, this program focuses on the impact of casinos on communities. Thu., April 23, 7 p.m., free.
Samuel L. Paley Library, 1210 W. Berks Street,
215-204-2828, thesecretcinema.com. Films From the Urban Archives: Secrets From Philadelphia's Past : Films gathered from the archives of two news stations give a glimpse of bygone Philly — including a doc on the Electric Factory from the '60s and outtakes from the last game at Connie Mac. Thu., April 16, 4 and 6 p.m., free.
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