Repertory Film

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

Send repertory film listings to molly.eichel@citypaper.net

108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. From Wagner to Star Wars: Scoring Mythic Motifs : Film music scholar Christopher Collier lectures on Richard Wagner's place in cinematic history. Thu., April 30, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. Greenfield Youth Film Festival (about 120 min.): Features films by students from five Philly high schools. Mon., May 4, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. In a Dream (2008, U.S., 80 min.): Jeremiah Zagar turns the camera on his father, Isaiah, who is the artist behind some of Philly's most beautiful street art. Thu., May 7, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75

Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Dazed and Confused (1993, U.S., 102 min.): Travel back to the last day of school, 1976, where you grow older and all the girls stay the same age. Mon., May 4, 8 p.m., $3 goes to a drink or snack.

MCCC Science Center Theater, Montgomery County Community College 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, Pa., 215-641-6518, thesecretcinema.com. Secrets of the Betzwood Archive : The Betzwood film studio operated from 1912 to 1923, serving as the setting for hundreds of films, only a few of which have survived. Watch a few, with live musical accompaniment. Sat., May 2, 8 p.m., $8.

824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. In a Dream : See Ambler Theater for more info. Tue., May 5, 7:30 p.m., $5-$9.50.

227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. The Thing (1982, U.S., 109 min.): Kurt Russell takes the lead in John Carpenter's badass remake, about a shape-shifter who attacks 12 men. Fri., May 1, 9:45 p.m., $4-$8. Stella Dallas (1937, U.S., 106 min.): Barbara Stanwyck faces class issues in her marriage as the titular character. Sun., May 3, 2 p.m., $4-$8.

20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. In a Dream : See Ambler Theater for more info. Mon., May 4, 7 p.m., $6.75-$8.75.

Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., flickeringfilms.com. The Animal in Me: Films Featuring Characters from the Rest of the Animal Kingdom (67 min): Short films about animals. Sat, May 2, 7 p.m., $5.

Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 215 S. 16th Street, 610-649-5220, geographicalsociety.org. Along the Inca Road (2008, U.S., 82 min.) National Geographic's Karin Muller screens clips from her 4,000-mile trek from Quito to Santiago. Wed., May 6, 6:30 p.m., $7-$18.

201 Washington St., Reading, Pa., 19601, 610-374-4600, goggleworks.org. The Universe of Keith Haring (2008, Italy/France, 90 min.): The life and times of artist Keith Haring. Fri.-Sat., May 1-2, and Mon.-Thu., May 4-7, 7 p.m.; Sun., May 3, 3 and 7 p.m., $8.

Hiway Theatre

212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, 215-886, 9800, hiwaytheatre.org. Who Does She Think She Is? (2008, U.S., 73 min.): Mamacita presents a film about female artists who refuse to give up their sense of self to become mothers. Sun., May 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by mimosa brunch, $25.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. Nostos: The Return (Nostos: Il ritorno) (1989, Italy, 87 min.): Franco Piavoli's own Odyssey chronicles a soldier's return from war. Thu., April 30, 7 p.m. , $5-$7. Voices through Time (Voci nel tempo) (1996, Italy, 89 min.): Documents the life cycle, set against the changing seasons. Fri., May 1, 7 p.m., $5-$7. At the First Breath of Wind (Al primo soffio di vento) (2002, Italy, 89 min.): A family goes about its day completely isolated from one another. Sat., May 2, 5 p.m., $5-$7. Blue Planet (Il Pianeta Azzurro) (1982, Italy, 90 min.): Documents the passing day on an Italian farm. Sat., May 2, 7 p.m., $5-$7. The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) (2008, U.S., 96 min.): See Cindy Fuchs' story on p. 20. Tue., May 5, 7 p.m., $5-$10. Mock Up on Mu (2008, U.S., 110 min.): A pastiche of Western, horror, spy and sci-fi creates a "collage narrative," commenting on post-WWII subcultures. Wed., May 6, 7 p.m., $5-$7. The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Die Abenteur des Prinzen Achmed) (1926, Germany, 72 min.): Beautifully hand-cut figures by director Lotte Reiniger animate this Arabian Nights tale. Considered the first animation, the art is stunning. With live musical accompaniment. Thu., May 7, 7 p.m., $5-$7.

7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Let the Right One In (2008, Sweden, 115 min.): A bullied boy makes friends with the new girl in town — a vampire. Fri.-Sat., May 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sun., May 3, 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., May 5, 9 p.m., free.

1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. The Great Train Robbery (1903, U.S., 12 min.): Oft thought of as the first narrative film. Tumbleweeds (1925, U.S., 78 min.): A love story set on the Cherokee Strip. Mon., May 4, 2 p.m., free.

Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St., 215-985-0420, philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. Grey Gardens (1975, U.S., 100 min.): In honor of the staging of the musical, PTC screens one of the greatest verite documentaries of all time, about the former socialites Big and Little Edie, who live in squalor. Mon., May 4, 7 p.m. , $5.

Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., 215-925-7500, landmarktheaters.com. Back to the Future (1985, U.S., 117 min.): Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel back in time. Where they're going they won't need roads. Sat., May 2, midnight, $9.

508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. Promises (2001, U.S., 106 min.): Palestinian and Jewish children discuss their lives in Jerusalem over a five year period. Sat., May 2, free, 7:30 p.m.