Events
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The Blackboard Jungle
Presented by The Colonial Theatre May 27, 2012 A young Sidney Poitier also has a featured role in this earlier (1955) rendering of the theme of dedicated teachers dealing with delinquent kids in a tough school environment; only this time Poitier is a student in a violent New York City school, and Glenn Ford plays the role of the put-upon, earnest teacher.
Ford plays Korean War veteran Richard Dadier (“Hey, Mr. Daddy-O!”) taking on his first teaching job and faced with one of the toughest groups of kids ever shown in a... |
The Colonial Theatre |
05/27/12 |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - 'Making Trouble' Film Screening
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JCCS Klein Branch and Russian Satellite |
05/29/12 |
JCCS Klein Branch and Russian Satellite, Philadelphia |
Cinema Classics Seminar: From Here to Eternity
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 This Cinema Classics Seminar features a stand-alone class built around the beloved 1953 drama From Here to Eternity, based on the novel by James Jones and directed by Fred Zinnemann (High Noon). Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Participants will see the film on the big screen and in glorious 35... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
From Here To Eternity (1953)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. lso featuring Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra. This film is shown in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.
This 1953 American feature is Not Rated (suggested for ages 13+), is in English, and runs... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Mega-Bad Movie Night: Sharktopus
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 31, 2012 Sharktopus: 50% shark, 50% octopus, 100% deadly!
Join the Academy after hours to watch this “awesomely awful” movie. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Must be 18 or older to attend; 21 or older to drink beer. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
05/31/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre May 25-May 31, 2012 “In The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, the director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) exhibits a respect for characters in their sixties and seventies. A group of pensioners are drawn to India by a Photoshopped brochure, and wind up in a ramshackle old hotel run by an ebullient young man (Dev Patel).
The voyagers include a widow (Judi Dench); a much divorced flirt (Celia Imrie); a sourpuss in need of a hip operation (Maggie Smith); a grizzled Don Juan (Ronald Pickup);... |
The Colonial Theatre |
05/25/12 -
05/31/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Popcorn
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 1, 2012 “Nice twist on the crazed killer genre, where a horror film festival is the setting for a killer stalking members of the audience who believe his escapades are all just a part of the show" (TLA Film & VIdeo Guide).
Directed by Mark Herrier. US. 1991. R. 91 min. 35mm. |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/01/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
WONDER WOMEN! screening + COMIC STRIP! burlesque
Presented by PhilaMOCA June 1, 2012 PhilaMOCA Wizard World 2012 comic book convention after-party:
PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia premiere of Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines followed by Comic Strip!, a comic book/nerd-themed burlesque show produced by Philadelphia’s Miss Rose.
Vixens fo, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD, will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue Vixens of Vice Season 3:... |
PhilaMOCA |
06/01/12 |
PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia |
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Silent Movie 'Speedy' with Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Accompaniment
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Friends of the Wanamaker Organ |
06/02/12 |
The Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia |
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story + Chipocrite/an0va/Drunk Monk
Presented by PhilaMOCA June 2, 2012 PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia Premiere of With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (Slamdance) with director Will Hess in attendance followed by live performances from Drunk Monk (Baltimore costumed surf rock), an0va (Philly chiptune), and Chipocrite (Philly chiptune).
Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice Season... |
PhilaMOCA |
06/02/12 |
PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia |
An American in Paris
Presented by The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 To start off our month of films which take place in “the city of lights” during the Springtime, when Paris is at it’s loveliest and romance is in bloom, we are bringing you this classic musical from MGM. Featuring the dancing talents of Gene Kelly and a 19-year-old Leslie Caron and the music of George and Ira Gershwin, and choreographed by Kelly himself, this is a glorious Technicolor tribute to that beautiful city.
The plot may be a simple one, with ex-GI artist... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/03/12 |
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Dogtown and Z-Boys
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 “A dazzlingly crafted documentary about the ’70s surf punks of lower Los Angeles who singlehandedly turned skateboarding into an extreme sport.
We see endless Super-8 footage of long-blond-haired kids — think Hanson in the urban wasteland — as they ride low on their boards and then advance to empty swimming pools, zipping along the surfaces of the concrete basins and right up into the air. Sure, it’s only skateboarding. But the thrill of Dogtown is that... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/03/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
One Man, Two Guvnors - from National Theatre, London
Presented by County Theater at County Theater June 3, 2012 A special encore presentation of one of 2011’s top performances from London’s National Theatre. This witty comedy, written by Richard Bean, is about a desperately hungry man who works for two masters and has trouble keeping things together. This modernization of Goldoni’s farce is wonderfully inventive, uproariously funny and not to be missed. Starring James Corden. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. 2 hr 40 min including one intermission. |
County Theater |
06/03/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
Book Club with Michael Smerconish: Chris Matthews
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 3, 2012 Philadelphia radio personality Michael Smerconish, the host of Book Club, sits down with MSNBC’s Hardball host Chris Matthews to discuss his new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. During this riveting pre-recorded interview broadcast in HD, Matthews talks about his vast research, which included personal interviews with the Kennedy family and their friends. In addition, Matthews recounts the “confidence and sheer arrogance” that drove him to write a... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/03/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Disabilities Film Festival Opening Night
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at Painted Bride Art Center June 3, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in New York in 2007, the festival presents award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/03/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Screening "Wretches & Jabberers" at the Hiway Theatre
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at Hiway Theater June 4, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/04/12 |
Hiway Theater, Jenkintown |
WHYY Celebrates 25 Years of Radio Times and Fresh Air
Presented by WHYY Inc. at Suzanne Roberts Theatre June 4, 2012 They can both ask tough questions... now, it's their turn to provide the answers.
Join WHYY on Monday, June 4th at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre to celebrate the silver anniversaries of WHYY-FM's flagship programs, Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
During this historic event, WHYY's Dave Davies (who has served as guest host for both Fresh Air and Radio Times) will interview the two award-winning hosts,... |
WHYY Inc. |
06/04/12 |
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia |
Architecture in Film - Selected Films of Ray & Charles Eames
Presented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture June 4, 2012 "Charles & Ray Eames were artists adept at an astonishing number of disciplines. They produced museum exhibitions, architecture, logotypes, toys, slide shows, furniture, books, photography, paintings and over 100 films. However, their films are the least discussed of their output. One of the main reasons is the sheer difficulty in acquiring access to them. Only about a quarter of their films have been released on home video. They are one of the few American artists with an entire... |
Philadelphia Center for Architecture |
06/04/12 |
Philadelphia Center for Architecture, Philadelphia |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Film Festival Special Director's Presentation of "OC87"
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy June 5, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/05/12 |
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Bryn Mawr |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Screening Back-to-Back Short Films at Inglis House
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at Inglis House June 5, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/05/12 |
Inglis House, Philadelphia |
Forbidden Planet (1956)
Presented by County Theater at County Theater June 5, 2012 This pulp-fiction sci-fi classic stars Leslie Nielsen as a starship captain who leads his crew to Altair-IV, a remote planet inhabited by the two survivors of an earlier expedition. Those survivors have discovered the secrets of a long-lost civilization. Secrets that could bring paradise – or total destruction! |
County Theater |
06/05/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
ReelAbilities Film Festival: The Straight Line
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 7, 2012 Acclaimed French filmmaker Regis Wargnier directs this inspirational sports movie about courage, perseverance, and overcoming personal difficulties. Leila, a recently released convict, reaffirms her athleticism by befriending Yannick, a blind racetrack runner. To atone for her misdeeds, she agrees to coach and prep him for an upcoming race.
Presented as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, this touching drama will be introduced by Richard H. Bernstein, a blind-since-birth... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/07/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
The SKINNY COW® Brand Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Lionsgate’s Dirty Dancing®
Presented by Skinny Cow June 5-June 7, 2012 The ultimate movie date with your best girlfriends. Free samples of your favorite SKINNY COW® snacks. A sweet swag bag filled with all sorts of surprises. Not to mention, a wide screen view of the dreamiest character ever created. |
Skinny Cow |
06/05/12 -
06/07/12 |
AMC Franklin Mills 14 , Philadelphia |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Disabilities Film Festival FREE EVENT AT THE PIAZZA!
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at The Piazza at Schmidts June 8, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/08/12 |
The Piazza at Schmidts, Philadelphia |
Italian All-Nighter Splatter Fest
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 9, 2012 What’s better than showing one awesome Italian horror film at the Colonial Theatre? Making it an all night affair to test the splatter limits of your horror fan existence! We’re pulling out all the stops to bring you a line up filled with incredibly strange, ridiculously bloody, rarely screened Italian horror cinema. All shown on 35mm, the likes of this show might never make the silver screen again. If that isn’t enough, we’ll also be running retro 35mm trailers... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/09/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Love in the Afternoon
Presented by The Colonial Theatre June 10, 2012 This lovely bit of romantic comedy is often considered to be Billy Wilder’s tribute to his idol, Ernest Lubitsch. Filmed in Paris at such settings as the Opera and the Chateau de Vitry, and featuring the charms of Audrey Hepburn and Maurice Chevalier (as her father, a French private detective, no less!) and the sophisticated comedy writing of Wilder and his long-time collaborator I.A.L. Diamond, this is a film that sparkles.
Although star Gary Cooper was criticized at the time... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/10/12 |
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Splinters
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 10, 2012 “A real-life examination of competitive surfing in Papua New Guinea, the film derives tension from the proverbial big tournament but also from how the event helps foster a worthy morality.
Andy Abel of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea encourages villagers in Vanimo to participate in the country’s first National Surfing Titles, whose winners will go to Australia to train with world-class wave riders. Signing up are the proud, aggressive Angelus Lipahi and the... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/10/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Rockwell Kent: A Documentary
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 10, 2012 Join Frederick Lewis, filmmaker and Professor at Ohio University, for a screening of Lewis’ film, Rockwell Kent: A Documentary (170 minutes). Lewis introduces the film and leads an informal post-film discussion about Rockwell Kent and Lewis’ ten years of research for this documentary. Afterwards, explore the Museum’s exhibition, Rockwell Kent—Voyager: An Artist’s Journey in Prints, Drawings, and Illustrated Books, with Brooks Rich, Dorothy J. del... |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/10/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Disabilities Film Festival Closing Night at Gratz College
Presented by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia at Gratz College June 10, 2012 ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our... |
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia |
06/10/12 |
Gratz College, Melrose Park |
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (2010)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 11, 2012 Investigating the history of bee colony collapse disorder, an occurrence that has recently devastated beehives around the world, this documentary explores the relationship that exists between mankind and nature—a delicate and imperative balance that we can all work to restore.
Enjoy a delicious honey-themed dinner upstairs (limit 50 guests), provided by Whole Foods Market with expert local bee-keepers, as well a honey-tasting reception in the atrium at 6 pm. Feel good in... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/11/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
