Repertory Film

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

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Published: Aug 19, 2009

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108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, U.S., 110 min.): The most lovable antiheroes of the Old West have got vision, while the rest of the world wears bifocals. Thu., Aug. 20, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75. Casablanca (1942, U.S., 102 min.): Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, Ilsa walks into Ricks. Thu., Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $5.75-8.75.

1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. I Love You, Man (2009, U.S., 105 min.): Paul Rudd and Jason Segel fall in love, platonically. Mon., Aug. 24, 8 p.m,, $3 goes towards a drink or snack.

824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. Under Our Skin (2008, U.S., 104 min.): A doc focuses on the controversies surrounding diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Tue., Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., $5-$9.50 Casablanca: See Ambler Theater. Wed., Aug. 26, 7 p.m., $5-$9.50.

CINEMA 16:9

35 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. Metropolis (1927, U.S., 123 min.): See Arts Pick on p. 29. Through Fri., Aug. 21, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50. Somer's Town (2008, U.K., 71 min.): Shane Meadows' beautiful slice of life about the burgeoning friendship between two teens — one British, one Polish. Through Fri., Aug. 28, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50. The Fast and the Furious (1955, U.S., 73 min.): An innocent fugitive escapes from jail and hijacks a fast sports car with a beautiful woman inside. Tue., Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $3.50.

227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Into the Wild (2007, U.S., 148 min.): Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) set outs out to find himself in the American wilderness and never returns. Sun., Aug. 23, 2 p.m., $4-$8.

20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. Torn Curtain (1966, U.S., 128 min.): Paul Newman goes commie, but only to steal a secret mathematical formula. Tue., Aug. 25, 4 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 26, 7 p.m.; $5.75-$8.75. Casablanca: See Ambler Theater. Mon., Aug. 24, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75.

6333 Frankford Ave., 215-338-6300, devontheater.org, all screenings shown with a surprise second feature.

From Here to Eternity (1953, U.S., 118 min.): Watch Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster make out as the waves iconically crash over them in this classic melodrama about a Hawaiian Army base at Pearl Harbor. Thu., Aug. 20, 11 a.m., $5. Shrek II (2004, U.S., 93 min.) Shrek meets the parents. Fri., Aug. 21, 4 p.m., $5.

701 S. 50th St., 215-727-9692, firehousebicycles.com.

The Little Trip of a Dream (2009, U.S., 34 min.): Director Jen Lawhorne travels to Ocotitlan, Mexico to explore the town where many of her illegal immigrant co-workers are from. Lawhorne will be an in attendance for a Q&A. Thu., Aug. 27, 8 p.m., free, donations appreciated.

Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., flickeringfilms.com.

White Lies, Black Sheep (2007, U.S., 84 min.): Afro Punk director James Spooner makes his feature debut about a black punk navigating New York's rock scene. Sat., Aug. 22, 7 p.m., $5.

Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St. courtyard, 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org.

The Greatest Song (2009, U.S., 107 min.): Philly filmmaker Sarah Poindexter's story of romance between a suave music producer and a church choir director. Poindexter will be in attendance. Fri., Aug. 21, 7 p.m., $5-$8. Acid and Evisceration: Jeff Lieberman Double Feature : Two from the cult horror director including Blue Sunshine (1976, U.S., 90 min.) about a LSD-users-turned psychopaths and Just Before Dawn (1981, U.S., 99 min.) about a group of teens who insist on venturing into some unwelcoming woods. Lieberman will introduce the screenings and stay for a Q&A and autographs. Sat., Aug. 22, 8 p.m., $10. The Sting (1973, U.S., 129 min.): After grifter John Hooker's (Robert Redford) partner is murdered by a crooked cop, he enlists retired swindler Doyle Gondorff (Paul Newman) to even the score with one hell of a long con. Wed., Aug. 26, 8 p.m., free.

7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Billy Elliot (2000, U.K./France, 110 min.): A story about a working class boy who just wants to dance, set against the '80s mining strikes in Northern England. Fri.-Sat., Aug., 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 23, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.

2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. The Wizard of Oz (1939, U.S., 101 min.): Dorothy, plus friends, are off to see the Wizard. Fri., Aug. 21, 7 p.m., free. Fast & Furious (2009, Canada/U.K./U.S., 111 min.): Fast cars, loose women, beaucoup box office. Mon., Aug. 24, 7 p.m., free. All About Eve (1950, U.S., 138 min.): A starlet tries to muscle her way into the inner sanctum of a stage legend. A bumpy ride, indeed. Wed., Aug. 26, 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., Aug. 25, 9 p.m., free.

1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994, Australia, 104 min.): Two drag queens and a tranny road trip it across the Australian Outback. Mon., Aug. 24, 2 p.m., free.

Second and Hancock streets, atthepiazza.com. Family Movie Night : A flick for the fam each and every Monday. Mon., Aug. 24, 7 p.m., free.

Clark Park, 45th & Regents streets, 267-391-5386, playgroundsforpalestine.org. Salt of This Sea (2008, Palestine/Belgium/France/Spain/Switzerland, 109 min.): A working class Brooklynite travels back to her Palestinian "homeland" in order to claim her grandfather's savings. Fri., Aug. 21, 8 p.m., free.

UA Riverview Plaza Stadium 17, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-755-2219; UA King Of Prussia, 300 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, 610-337-0282; AMC Plymouth Meeting 12, 494 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, 610-397-0780, rifftrax.com. RiffTrax : See Kaleidoscope on p. 27. Thu., Aug. 20, 8 p.m., $12.50.

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard, delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. Madagascar: Escape II Africa (2008, U.S., 89 min.): A group of animals doesn't realize that Madagascar is in Africa. Thu., Aug. 20, dusk, free. The Tale of Despereaux (2008, U.K./U.S., 93 min.): Based on Kate DiCamillo's book about a mouse with huge ears and no fear. Thu., Aug. 27, dusk, free.

Second and Lombard streets, 215-413-3713, southstreet.com. Basquiat (1996, U.S., 108 min.): A portrait of the graffiti artist as a young man. Wed., Aug. 26, 8 p.m., free.

scribe.org. A mini-fest of short films. Think of this series as a drive-in for city folk. Thu., Aug. 20, Walt Whitman Arts Center & Camden United, Walt Whitman Arts Center, Second and Cooper streets, Camden, N.J.; Sat., Aug. 22, Mifflin Square Park, Sixth & Ritner streets; Wed., Aug. 26, North Light Community Center, 175 Green Lane; Thu., Aug. 27, Village of Arts and Humanities, 2544 Germantown Ave.; 8:30 p.m., free.

508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. Skid Row (2007, U.S., 80 min.): The Fugees' Pras goes undercover as a homeless man on the streets of L.A. Sat., Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., free.

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