Repertory Film
Your weekly guide to local film events, festivals and under-the-radar screenings.
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108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. Casablanca (1942, U.S., 102 min.): Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, Ilsa walks into Rick's. Thu., Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75.
1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Adventureland (2009, U.S., 107 min.): A sharp coming-of-age story set in a Pittsburgh amusement park. Mon., Aug. 31, 8 p.m,, $3 goes towards a drink or snack.
35 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. 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. Sunshine Cleaning (2008, U.S., 91 min.): Two very different sisters start a crime scene cleanup company. Sat., Aug. 29-Fri., Sept. 11, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50. Destroy All Planets (1968, Japan, 90 min.): Aliens try to control giant turtle Gamera's mind so he will attack Tokyo. Tue., Sept. 1, 9 p.m., $3.50.
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Madagascar (2005, U.S., 86 min.) Zoo animals with wanderlust escape to the jungle. Sun., Aug. 30, 2 p.m., $4-$8.
20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. The Trouble with Harry (1955, U.S., 99 min.): One of few Hitchcock comedies, The Trouble with Harry centers around a corpse and how to dispose of it. Tue., Sept. 1, 4 p.m.; Wed., Sept. 2, 7 p.m.; $5.75-$8.75. Casablanca: See Ambler Theater. Sun., Aug. 30, 7 p.m., $5.75-$8.75.
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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.
Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St. courtyard, 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org.
La Clave (2008, U.S., 80 min.): The title refers to the rhythmic patter that serves as the basis for all Afro-Cuban music. Fri., Aug. 28, 7 p.m., $5-$8. Until the Light Takes Us (2008, U.S., 85 min.): The truth and fiction surrounding Norwegian church burnings, supposedly caused by black metal pioneer Varg Vikernes. Directors Audrey Ewell and Aaron Aites will be in attendance. Wed., Sept. 2, 8 p.m., free.7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Goodbye Solo (2008, U.S., 93 min.): An immigrant cabdriver befriends an old man in Winston-Salem, N.C. Directed by neo-neorealist Ramin Bahrani. Fri.-Sat., Aug., 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 30, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.
2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. Fantasia (1940, U.S., 120 min.): Animation set to classical music courtesy of Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Fri., Aug. 28, 7 p.m., free. Knowing (2009, U.K./U.S., 121 min.): A time capsule allows Nic Cage with a terrible haircut to predict future disasters. Mon., Aug. 31, 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., Sept. 1, 9 p.m., free.
1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Muriel's Wedding (1994, Australia, 106 min.): The Abba-obsessed title character (Toni Collette) dreams of getting married. Mon., Aug. 31, 2 p.m., free.
Second and Hancock streets, atthepiazza.com. Family Movie Night : A flick for the fam each and every Monday. Mon., Aug. 31, 7 p.m., free.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard, delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. 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. Trading Places (1983, U.S., 118 min.): Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd swap lives. Come for the hilarity, stay for the scenes of '70s Philly. Wed., Sept. 2, 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. 27, Village of Arts and Humanities, 2544 Germantown Ave.; 8:30 p.m., free.
508 S. Fifth St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.org. Romero (1989, U.S., 102 min.): The great Raul Julia stars as Archbishop Oscar Romero, who protested the unjust El Salvadorian government tyranny and use of death squads in the '80s. Sat., Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., free.
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