Repertory Film

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

Published: Nov 18, 2009

Repertory Film

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AMBLER THEATER

108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, amblertheater.org. Elevator to the Gallows (1958, U.S., 88 min.): An improvised score by Miles Davis marks Louis Malle's debut about lovers who scheme to off one of their spouses. Wed., Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m., $4.75-$8.75.

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THE BALCONY

1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com. Brno (2009, U.S., 81 min.): Sacha Baron Cohen dons spanky pants in the name of performance art. Mon., Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $3 goes toward a drink or snack.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE

824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org. Between the Folds (2008, U.S., 56 min.): Examines a community of artists and scientists who have devoted their lives to origami. Part of the Community Cinema screening series. Call 215-351-0511 or visit whyy.org/memberexperience to RSVP. Sat., Nov. 21, 11 a.m., free. The Wizard of Oz Sing-along (1939, U.S., 101 min.): Belt it out with Dorothy and Co. Tue., Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m., $5-$9.50.

CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

1218 Arch St., 215-569-3186, philadelphiacfa.org. Metropolis (1927, U.S., 123 min.) Fritz Lang's masterpiece about a working-class prophetess who is replaced to squash talk of blue-collar rebellion. Thu., Nov. 19, 8-10:30 p.m., free.

CHESTNUT HILL FILM GROUP

8711 Germantown Ave., 215-248-0977, armcinema25.com. Picture of Dorian Gray (1942, U.S., 86 min.): Hurd Hatfield plays the fop who doesn't age, but whose sins are accounted for on a stowed-away portrait. Tue., Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m., free.

CINEMA 16:9

35 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, 484-461-7676, cinema169.com. Food, Inc. (2008, U.S., 94 min.): What are you really eating? Through Nov. 27, call for showtimes, $5-$7.50.

COLONIAL THEATRE

227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com. James and the Giant Peach (1996, U.S., 79 min.): Henry Selick retells Roald Dahl's story of a little boy who escapes his ghastly aunts inside the titular fruit. Sat., Nov. 21, 2 p.m., $4-$8. Anatomy of a Murder (1959, U.S., 160 min.): Small-town lawyer Jimmy Stewart takes on an impossible case. Sun., Nov. 22, 2 p.m., $4-$8. How to Be (2008, U.K., 85 min.): Twilight stud Robert Pattinson enters his indie phase. Wed., Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m., $4-$8.

COUNTY THEATER

20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, countytheater.com. Elevator to the Gallows : See Ambler Theater for more info. Mon., Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m., $4.75-$8.75.

FLICKERING LIGHT FILM SERIES

Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., flickeringfilms.com. I'm So Into You : Flickering Light closes their season with the best of the experimental Small Changes screening series. Sat., Nov. 21, 7 p.m., $5

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. "In" and "Testing" : Two experimental short films from Ted Knighton. Thu., Nov. 19, 7 p.m., $5-$8. Hollis Frampton's Hapax Legomena : The complete cycle of the philosopher/avant garde filmmaker's eight-part work. Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 21, 2 p.m.; $5-$8. The Flowers of St. Francis (1950 Italy, 87 min.): Roberto Rossellini tells the story of the Peoples' Saint, co-written with Frederico Fellini. Sat., Nov. 21, 7 p.m., $5-$8. Cronica D'una Mirada: Clandestine Filmmaking in Franco's Spain, 1960-1975 : The second part in a series about film under the facist regime, focusing on emigration. Wed., Nov. 25, 7 p.m., $5-$8.

LITTLE THEATER

7141 Germantown Ave., 215-247-3020. The Merry Gentlemen (2008, U.S., 110 min.): Michael Keaton directs and stars as an assassin with a cold and a penchant for Kelly MacDonald. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; $6, includes popcorn.

MEDIA BUREAU

725 N. Fourth St., 215-408-2437, amandathemovie.com. Amanda (2010, U.S., 90 min.): Lead actress Ariana Dubynin screens the yet-to-be-released romantic dramedy about a couple thrown off track after the titular character's shocking revelation. Sat., Nov. 21, 7 p.m., free.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., 215-925-7500, landmarktheatres.com. Rosemary's Baby (1968, U.S., 136 min.): Mia Farrow's got a bun in the oven. Too bad she's already burned. Sat., Nov. 21, midnight, $9.

MUGSHOTS COFFEEHOUSE AND CAFé

2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. Shrek the Third (2007, U.S., 93 min.): Yeah, there's another one. Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m., free. Star Trek (2009, U.S., 127 min.): Boldly going where few reboots have gone before: quality. Mon., Nov. 23, 7 p.m., free. Big (1988, U.S., 104 min.): Tom Hanks proves he is the most likable man on the planet by dancing on a piano with Robert Loggia. Wed., Nov. 25, 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., Nov. 24, 9 p.m., free.

PHILADELPHIA CITY INSTITUTE LIBRARY

1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. Takva (2006, Germany/Turkey, 96 min.): The pious Muharrem is tempted by the outside world. Wed., Nov. 25, 2 p.m., free.

PIAZZA AT SCHMIDTS

Second and Hancock streets, atthepiazza.com. Mystery Movie Night : Family friendliness on the big screen every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 7 p.m., free.

THE SECRET CINEMA

Moore College of Art & Design, 1920 Race St., 215-965-4099, thesecretcinema.com. Creepy Puppet Films : See Arts Picks on p. 25. Fri., Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $7.

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