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941 N. Front St., 941theater.com. Genocidal Behavior (2009, U.S.): Philly native Rick Watson, the author of six plays, premieres his feature debut, about life in the inner city. Sat., July 25, 8:30 p.m., $15. Gemini Rising premiere: A screening of the Web series about the love and lives of a '70s prog rock band, including the newest episode, and live music. Sun., July 26, 3 p.m., $10.
108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. His Girl Friday (1940, U.S., 92 min.): A divorced newspaper couple (Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell) re-fall in love while speaking rapidly and wittily. Thu., July 23, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. The Big Lebowski (1998, U.S., 117 min.): The Dude abides, with mini Lebowski Fest. Wed., July 29, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994, U.S., 111 min.): The Coens take on the screwball comedy via Hula-hoops. Thu., July 30, 7 p.m., $4.75-$8.75.
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. The Trouble with Harry (1955, U.S., 99 min.): One of Hitchcock's rare comedies is about an unexpected corpse. Thu., July 23, 7 p.m., $5-$9.50. The Birds (1963, U.S., 119 min.): Birds attack a small California town. But what's more interesting is director Alfred Hitchcock's obsession with star Tippi Hedren, mirrored in the film's cinematography. Tue., July 28, 4 p.m; Wed., July 29, 7 p.m.; $5-$9.50. Topaz (1969, U.S., 143 min.): A defected Russian spy reveals a mole in the French government during the height of the Cold War. Thu., July 30, 7 p.m., $5-$9.50.
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. From the Terrace (1960, U.S., 149 min.): Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, happily married in real life, play dysfunctional marrieds with the great Myrna Loy also in on the action. Sun., July 26, 2 p.m., $4-$10.
20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. The Hudsucker Proxy: See Ambler Theater for more info. Mon., July 27, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75. Rear Window (1954, U.S., 112 min.): Jeff (Jimmy Stewart) starts playing peeping tom on his neighbors after breaking his leg. Too bad one has a proclivity for murder. Tue., July 28, 4 p.m., Wed., July 29, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75.
212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, 215-886-9800, hiwaytheatre.org. Harvey (1950, U.S., 104 min.): Elwood P. Dowd's best friend is an invisible 6-foot-3.5-inch rabbit. Thu., July 30, 7 p.m., $5-$9.
Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. Concrete, Steel & Paint (2009, U.S., 54 min.): See Agenda Lead for more info. Thu., July 23, 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation. Remembering Arthur Lipsett: See Arts Picks for more info. Fri.-Sat, July 24-25, 7 p.m., $5-$7.
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Liberty Lands Park, Third Street above Poplar Street, lawnchairdrivein.com. Out of Sight (1966, U.S., 87 min.): Big Daddy's been driven mad by rock 'n' roll. More of a showcase for bands like the Turtles and the Knickerbockers than an actual movie. Tue., July 28, dusk, free.
7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Coraline (2009, U.K., 100 min.): Coraline Jones thinks she's found an idyllic parallel dimension in her backyard but things aren't always as they seem. Fri.-Sat., July 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 26, 5 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.
Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., 215-925-7900, landmarktheaters.com. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1998, Hong Kong/U.S., 93 min.): They're lean, they're mean and they love to carb load. Sat., July 25, midnight, $9.
2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. The Great Muppet Caper (1986, U.S./U.K., 101 min.): Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo travel to London to catch a diamond thief. Fri., July 24, 7 p.m., free. 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005, U.S., 116 min.): Welcome to comedy with heart, complete with dick jokes. Mon., July 27, 7 p.m., free. Sense and Sensibility (1995, U.K./U.S., 136 min.): Pragmatic Elinor (Emma Thompson, who also adapted the screenplay) and romantic Marianne (Kate Winslet) navigate the Austen-ified waters of love. Wed., July 29, 7 p.m., free.
801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, norththird.com. Fancypants Cinema: Weekly open screening for shorts — bring your own VHS or DVD. Tue., July 28, 9 p.m., free.
1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Breathless (1960, France, 90 min.): Jean-Luc Godard's Nouvelle Vague love letter to American Noir. Mon., July 27, 2 p.m., free.
Second and Hancock streets, atthepiazza.com. Family Movie Night: A flick for the fam each and every Monday. Mon., July 27, 7 p.m., free.
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philosophical Hall, 104 S. Fifth St., 215-440-3442, thesecretcinema.com. Island of Lost Souls (1932, U.S., 70 min.): Based on H.G. Wells' oft-adapted novel about a control freak doctor and his island of animal-people freaks. Thu., July 30, 7 p.m., free.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard, delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. Baby Mama (2008, U.S., 99 min.): Tina Fey wants to get knocked up but when she finds out her baby maker is on the fritz, she hires Amy Poehler to finish the job. Thu., July 30, dusk, free.
Second and Lombard streets, 215-413-3713, southstreet.com. Rocky (1976, U.S., 119 min.): Apparently, this fellow was a boxer. Wed., July 29, 8-11 p.m., free.
508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. Waging a Living (2005, U.S., 85 min.): Examines the working poor in the U.S. Sat., July 25, 7:30 p.m., free.
Schuylkill Banks by the Walnut Street Bridge, schuylkillbanks.org. The Goonies (1985, U.S., 114 min.): Goonies never say die! Thu., July 23, dusk, free.
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