Repertory Film

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

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Published: May 6, 2009

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108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. 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. Shoot the Piano Player (1960, France, 81 min.): Francois Truffaut's second film is a love letter to the American gangster flick, about a piano player who gets in way over his head while trying to forget his past. Thu., May 14, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75.

4014 Walnut St., armcinema25.com. Panique (1947, France, 91 min.): A loner falls in love with the just-out-of-prison girlfriend of a murderer. The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942, U.S., 67 min.): The macabre master stars in his own love story. Monsieur Hire (1989, France, 81 min.): An update of the aforementioned Panique. Thu., May 14, 8 p.m., free.

Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Dumb and Dumber (1994, U.S., 107 min.): Harry and Lloyd aren't very bright. Mon., May 11, 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. Unforgiven (1992, U.S., 131 min.): Retired killer William Munny (Clint Eastwood) returns for one more score after a prostitute is mutilated by a group of cowboys. Among Eastwood's finest, both as an actor and director. Tue., May 12, 7 p.m., $5-$9.50.

35 N. Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Pa., 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. Frost/Nixon (2008, U.S., 122 min.): Fluffy reporter David Frost takes on disgraced former President Richard Nixon. Through Tue., May 12, call for showtimes. $5-$7.50.

227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Sound of Music (1965, U.S., 164 min.): Maria tries to reform the Von Trapp brood through song. Like The Partridge Family, minus the awesome bus. Sun., May 10, 2 p.m., $4-$8.

20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. Shoot the Piano Player : See Ambler Theater for more info. Mon., May 11, 7 p.m., $6.75-$8.75.

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Bossone Auditorium, 3128 Market St, 215-895-1649, drexel.edu/westphal. Objectified (2009, U.S., 75 min.): The director of the acclaimed Helvetica explores industrial art. Philadelphia premiere. Mon., May 11, 6:30 (panel discussion with the director to follow) and 9 p.m., $20.

INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM

211 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-925-5439, phillyseaport.org. Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life of Norman K. Collins (2008, U.S.): A film about the life and times of tattoo artist Sailor Jerry complements the museum's "Skin & Bones" exhibit. Tue., May 12, 7 p.m., $10.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. 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. The Films of Helen Hill : A retrospective of experimental filmmaker/animator Helen Hill, who was killed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Fri., May 8, 7 p.m., $5-$7. The Golden Coach (Le Carrosse d'or) (1953, France, 103 min.): Star Anna Magnani owns Jean Renoir's film about an actress who is gifted with a golden coach. Sat., May 9, 7 p.m., $5-$7.

7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008, U.S., 166 min.): Brad Pitt ages backwards very slowly. Fri.-Sat., May 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sun., May 10, 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 12, 9 p.m., free.

1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Arizona Bound (1941, U.S., 57 min.): Three Rough Riders take on the lawless West. Look Out Sister (1947, U.S., 63 min.): A bandleader dreams of being out West, featuring an all-black cast. Mon., May 11, 2 p.m., free.

Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., 215-925-7500, landmarktheaters.com. The Shining (1980, U.S., 146 min.): Here's Johnny! Jack Nicholson loses his shit at a deserted ski resort. Sat., May 9, midnight, $9.

4212 Chestnut St., scribe.org. River's Edge : Short films about Philly fishing. Fri., May 8, 7 p.m., $5, free for members.

WHYY Civic Space, 150 N 6th St., 215-351-0511, whyy.org./memberexperience. Ask Not (2008, U.S., 73 min.): Explores the effects of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for gays in the U.S. military. Wed., May 13, 6:30 p.m., free.

508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. For the Bible Tells Me So (2007, U.S., 95 min.): An exploration of how the religious right stigmatizes the homosexual community. Sat., May 9, free, 7:30 p.m.

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