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4014 Walnut St., armcinema25.com. Nightfall (1957, U.S., 78 min.): Jacques Tourneur's adaptation of Philly native David Goodis' novel about a man who revisits his life in flashbacks while being hunted by the law and a criminal element. Twilight (1998, U.S., 94 min.): A neo-noir about retired cop Paul Newman, who gets mixed up in a case involving a dying actor (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Susan Sarandon). Thu., Sept. 10, 8 p.m., free.
1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Crank 2: High Voltage (2009, U.S., 96 min.): Chev's heart is replaced by a battery that needs constant recharging in order to keep him alive, even though he died at the end of the first one. Tue., Sept. 8, 8 p.m,, $3 goes toward a drink or snack.
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. The Windmill Movie (2008, U.S., 82 min.): Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers died in 2001 after 20 years of making his own autobiography. Protege Alexander Olch, who will be in attendance, forms Rogers' story. Tue., Sept. 8, 7 p.m., $5-$9.50
35 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. Sunshine Cleaning (2008, U.S., 91 min.): Two very different sisters start a crime scene cleanup company. Through Fri., Sept. 11, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50. Swamp Woman (1941, U.S., 68 min.): A stripteaser returns to the bayous of her youth to exonerate a wronged man and reignite an old flame who is engaged to her niece. Tue., Sept. 8, 9 p.m., $3.50. Sin Nombre (2009, Mexico/U.S., 96 min.): A Honduran teen immigrates to Mexico on her way to the U.S. in this Godard-inspired film. Sat., Sept 5-Fri., Sept. 18, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50.
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. The Searchers (1956, U.S., 119 min.) In one of the most iconic Westerns of all time, John Wayne plays a Civil War vet on a years-long search for his niece, who was captured by the Comanches. But his quest soon turns to a hate-filled obsession. Sun., Sept. 6, 2 p.m., $4-$8. Army of Darkness (1992, U.S., 81 min.): Ultimate Evil Dead hero Ash Williams is transported back to 1300 A.D. Good, bad, he's the guy with the gun. Fri., Sept. 4, 9:45 p.m., $4-$8.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
LITTLE THEATER
7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. Duplicity (2009, U.S., 125 min.): Retired M16 and CIA agents flirt and fight in the second film from Michael Clayton director Tony Gilroy. Fri.-Sat., Sept., 4-6, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 7, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.
2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008, U.S./U.K., 150 min.): The Pevensie kids return to Narnia and set out to overthrow the government. Fri., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., free. Mutant Chronicles (2008, U.S., 111 min.): Major Mitch Hunter (Thomas Jane) takes on a mutant army in the 28th century. Mon., Sept. 7, 7 p.m., free. Just Friends (2005, Germany/Canada/U.S., 96 min.): A former fat kid (Ryan Reynolds) returns home and tries to woo his high school crush/best friend. Wed., Sept. 9, 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. 8, 9 p.m., free.
Springfield Friends Meetinghouse, 1001 Old Sproul Road, Springfield, Pa., 610-544-1818, delcopeacecenter.org. Matewan (1987, U.S., 135 min.): A union organizer tries to help small-town miners who are brutally held down by management in the '20s. Fri., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., free.
PIAZZA AT SCHMIDTS
Second and Hancock streets, atthepiazza.com. Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009, U.S., 104 min): A zany shopaholic gets into massive debt, so she naturally starts counseling others on how to get out of it. Mon., Sept. 7, 7 p.m., free.
SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE
Second and Lombard streets, 215-413-3713, southstreet.com. Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, U.S., 100 min.): Brad and Janet's car breaks down and they stop at a mysterious mansion for help. Big mistake. Wed., Sept. 9, 8 p.m., free.
Independence Mall, 5th Street between Market and Arch streets, whyy.org/memberexperience. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009, U.S.): See a 50-minute excerpt from Ken Burns' newest documentary series, which runs Sun., Sept. 27 to Fri., Oct. 2 on WHYY. Fri., Sept. 11, 7 p.m., free.
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