August 31-September 6, 2006
Movies : Repertory Film
Send repertory film listings to tami.fertig@citypaper.net.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA 701 Arch St., www.aampmuseum.org. REELadelphia This month's "Labor of Love: A Celebration of Women in Film & Music" features a screening of Scene Not Heard (2005, U.S., 45 min.) Maori Karmael Holmes' doc about the women of Philly's hip-hop scene. Fri., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., $3-$6.
AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org. Lawrence of Arabia (1962, U.K., 216 min.) There's not one lady with a speaking role in this lengthy desert classic, but hey, it's got Peter O'Toole, and boy does he shine like a diamond. Thu. and Sun., Aug. 31 and Sept. 3, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.
THE CINEMA 3925 Walnut St., 215-687-9618. The Revolution Will Be Televised The National Black Arts Spoken Word Tour presents a festival of film, media, theater and literary arts, running Sept. 6-11. Featuring Stone Mansion (2004, U.S., 14 min.) Ed Shockley's film on the 1921 Oklahoma race riots. Call for more film events. Thu., Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m., $10.
COLONIAL THEATRE 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-0223, www.thecolonialtheatre.com. The Poseidon Adventure (1972, U.S., 117 min.) When a luxury liner capsizes, Gene Hackman comes to the rescue. The first entry in this month's "1970s Disasters" series. Sun., Sept. 3, 2 p.m., $4-$7.
COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, www.countytheater.org. Lawrence of Arabia (1962, U.K., 216 min.) Tagline of the week: A mighty spectacle of action and adventure! See it on the big screen, folks. Mon., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE 222 N. 20th St., 215-448-1279, www.fi.edu. Animation Film Festival For the last night of this summer series, Stretch Films' John Dilworth presents his best and favorite animations. Fri., Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $6-$8.
GOLD STAR PARK Wharton Street between Sixth and Seventh sts., 267-251-7075, www.phila.gov/recreation/parks. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005, U.S., 140 min.) Four kiddies step into a Turkish Delight-ful world of fantasy. Thu., Aug. 31, 8 p.m., free.
GREAT PLAZA AT PENN'S LANDING Columbus Blvd. and Market St., 215-922-2FUN, www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Cat in the Hat (2003, U.S., 82 min.) In this Dr. Seuss adaptation, Mike Myers plays a cat, but he still makes it talk like Austin Powers. Show up from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to adopt a furry cutie from the SPCA. Thu., Aug. 31, dusk, free.
HISTORIC HEADHOUSE Second and Lombard sts., www.southstreet.com. Grease (1978, U.S., 110 min.) Will good-girl Sandy and bad-boy Danny make their summer fling full-time? Shoot, like we need another reminder it's back-to-school season. Wed., Sept. 6, 8 p.m., free.
INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER Third and Chestnut sts., 215-629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org. 1776 (1972, U.S., 180 min.) A joyous sing-along film about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Fri., Sept. 1, 7 p.m., $8-$12 includes a colonial goody bag.
JAMAICAN JERK HUT 1436 South St., 215-545-8644. Crash (2004, U.S., 113 min.) A buncha people can't get along in Paul Haggis' Los Angeles story. Thu., Aug. 31, 8 p.m., free. Music Videos, Speak Previews and Experimental Videos A selection of works by both local and nonlocal filmmakers, including two documentaries-in-progress by Nick Lerman. Thu., Sept. 7, 8 p.m., free.
MUGSHOTS COFFEEHOUSE AND JUICEBAR 2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com. My So-Called Life (U.S., 60 min./episode) Claire Danes stars as an angsty, edgy teen who we kinda like but also kinda hate. Oh, high school. Mon., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., free.
N. 3RD 801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, www.norththird.com. Fancypants Cinema Weekly open screening for shorts — bring your own VHS or DVD. Tue., Sept. 5, 9 p.m., free.
PHILADELPHIA FOLKLORE PROJECT 735 S. 50th St., 215-726-1106, www.folkloreproject.org. Hair Stories (1998, U.S., 40 min.) Through interviews with Sonia Sanchez, Erykah Badu and others, Yvette Smalls' doc explores black women's thoughts and feelings toward their hair. Followed by a reception and discussion with the filmmaker. Wed., Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., free.
POINT OF DESTINATION CAFE 6460 Greene St., 267-259-7372, www.reelblack.com. Season Four Kickoff Celebration At Reelblack's fundraising party, you get grub, a silent auction and an advanced screening of Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie. Thu., Aug. 31, 7-10 p.m., $20.
THE ROTUNDA 4014 Walnut St., www.foundationarts.org. Double Yellow Vol. 2, Delph Respect (2006, U.S.) Jonathan Tomlin's film about being a bike messenger in Philly. Visit www.doubleyellowmovie.com for more. Sun., Sept. 3, 3 p.m., free.
SCRIBE VIDEO CENTER Disston Recreation Center, Disston and Glenloch sts., 215-222-4201, www.scribe.org. Street Movies! The last night of this outdoor neighborhood film series! Goodbye summer! Aw. Thu., Aug. 31, 8:30 p.m., free.

