Repertory Film

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

Send repertory film listings to molly.eichel@citypaper.net.

108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. Cartoon Capers : A selection of films from the storied collection of preservationist Lou DiCrescenzo. Wed., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., $4.75-$9.  

THE BALCONY

1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Fight Club (1999, Germany/U.S., 139 min.): The first rule about Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. It's also the second rule. Redundant much? Mon., Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $3 goes toward a drink or snack.

824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. Keeping the Peace (2009, U.S., 89 min.): Follows Philadelphia-born Michael Berg who ran for a Delaware congressional seat as a Green Party candidate after his son Nick was beheaded in Iraq. Mon., Feb. 1, 8:30 p.m., free.

8711 Germantown Ave., 215-248-0977, armcinema25.com. Imitation of Life (1959, U.S., 125 min.): Douglas Sirk's melodramatic masterpiece about a single mother who returns to the stage, with only her black housekeeper Annie holding the family together. But Annie has her own daughter, whose light skin allows her to pass for white, to worry about. Tue., Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., free.

CINEMA 16:9

35 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. A Town Called Panic (2009, Belgium, 75 min.): A surreal stop motion starring plastic toys named Cowboy, Indian and Horse. Fri.-Thu., Jan. 29-Feb. 11; Mon., Wed.-Sun., 2, 7, 9 p.m.; Tue., 2 and 7 p.m., $5-$7.50. Teenagers From Space (1959, U.S., 86 min.): A teen alien falls for a comely coed and together they try to stop an extraterrestrial invasion. Tue., Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $3.50.

227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. Flushed Away (2006, U.K., 85 min.): The creators of Wallace and Gromit go beneath the streets of London, to the bustling city of Ratropolis. Sat., Jan. 30, 2 p.m., $4-$8. Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928, U.S., 71 min.): Buster Keaton joins up with his father's riverboat, even though he's a huge pansy. Sun., Jan. 31, 2 p.m., $4-$8.

Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. Still Bill (2009, U.S., 77 min.): To celebrate the DVD release, Reelblack screens this loving portrait of the reclusive genius soul singer Bill Withers, who walked away from the game after hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day." Wed., Feb. 2, 7 p.m., $5-$8. Paradise (2009, U.S., 82 min.): Director Michael Almereyda's collage camcorder-shot slice of life. Alymereyda will be in attendance. Wed., Feb. 3, 7 p.m., $5-$8.

4134 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-6155, lavazone.org. To Shoot an Elephant (2009, 112 min.): An exploration of the Gaza Strip under Israeli embargoes from late December 2008 to mid-January 2009. Thu., Jan. 28, free, 7 p.m.

7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020, mtairyvideolibrary.com. The Invention of Lying (2008, U.S., 131 min.): Mark Bellison (co-writer-director Ricky Gervais) is the only man who can lie in a universe where everyone speaks the truth, for better or for worse. Fri.-Sat., Jan. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 31, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.

2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004, Germany/U.S., 108 min.): The first three Lemony Snicket books about three orphan siblings who just can't catch a break. Fri., Jan. 29, 7 p.m., free. Persepolis (2007, U.S., 96 min.): The animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, which is also this year's One Book, One Philadelphia read. Mon., Feb. 1, 7 p.m., free. Sin City (2005, U.S., 103 min.): Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller co-directed this adaptation of Miller's bloody good graphic novel. Wed., Feb. 3, 7 p.m., free.

N. 3RD

801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, norththird.com. Fancypants Cinema : Weekly open screening for shorts — bring your own VHS or DVD. Tue., Feb. 2, 9 p.m., free.

1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Mayerling (1936, France, 96 min.): A romanticized version of the affair between Hapsburg Crown Prince Rudolph (Charles Boyer) and Baroness Marie Vetsera (Danielle Darrieux), who are thought to have carried out a murder-suicide pact when they could not wed. Wed., Feb. 3, 2 p.m., free.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., filmadelphia.org. Dust & Illusions (2009, U.S., 80 min.): A look at the 30-year history of hippie freak-out fest Burning Man. Wed., Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., $6-$15.

Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-545-4400, gershmany.org/pjff. Shadows in Paradise: Hitler's Exiles in Hollywood (2008, U.S., 60 min.): Looks at the intellectuals who fled Nazi Germany and settled in Southern California in the '30s and '40s, like Fritz Lang and Thomas Mann. The Brothers Warner (2008, U.S., 60 min.): A prodigy of the famous filmmaking family pays tribute to her roots. Mon., Feb. 1, 7 p.m., $9-$10.

Media Bureau, 725 N. Fourth St., 267-592-1242, philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com. The Death of Alice Blue (2009, Canada, 87 min.): From the excellently named Park Bench (who will also be in attendance for all screenings) is the story of the titular Alice Blue (Alex Appel), who takes an entry level job at an advertising agency run by vampires. Fri., Jan. 29, 9 p.m. and midnight; Sat., Jan. 30, 7, 9:30 p.m. and midnight; Sun., Jan. 31, 1 and 3 p.m., $5.

Villanova University, Connelly Center Cinema, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, 610-519-4750, villanova.edu/events/culturalfilms/series.htm. The New Year Parade (2008, U.S., 85 min.): Tom Quinn's Philly-set portrait of a disintegrating South Philly family, set against the Mummers Parade. Quinn will be at the Monday screening. Sat., Jan. 30, 7 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 31, 3:30 and 7 p.m.; Mon., Feb. 1, 7 p.m.; call for price.