- The Colonial Theatre

A Community Treasure
A lot can change in three months, and so much
has changed at our organization since our last
quarterly newsletter!
If you visit the Colonial today, you’ll notice
four gargantuan popcorn containers on your
way into the theatre. Those are remnants of
our public Groundbreaking ceremony in April.
Thanks to those of you who came out for the
fun! (Those who missed it can see video of
the event at www.bankonthearts.org) Once
inside our lobby, you can now see signs of the
construction taking place next door. Plywood
rooms are encasing portions of the staircase to
the mezzanine level to contain dust and debris.
Inside these temporary walls, one of our lobby
staircases has been completely removed in
order to connect our 1903 theatre and the 1925
Bank Building.
I have to admit, we can hardly believe we’re
on the precipice of becoming a three-screen
theatre. It seems like only yesterday that we
relit the marquee and soon after, launched our
Take-a-Seat campaign. At that time, this $8M
building expansion seemed completely outside
the realm of possibility or even likelihood. But,
here we are, $5M into our campaign and going
strong.
We are working harder than ever to fundraise at
this time because there is still a lot of proverbial road to go. Meanwhile, some interesting
discussions about future film programming are
percolating in our office.
This is a transformational time for the Colonial
Theatre and there’s one big way that you can
be part of it: by supporting the Bank on the Arts
campaign as a donor. If you have not already
done so, please consider giving a gift today in
an amount that is meaningful to you.
If you were among the many donors who have
made our annual appeal so successful this year
or have kept us on track to meet our membership goals, thank you very much! If you would
consider an extra gift to our project it would
Photos by Chuck Bartholomew
Dear Patrons & Members,
Summer 2016
make all the difference to the future of our
theatre. You can view the plans and naming
opportunities or download forms to make a gift
at www.bankonthearts.org. (Want to discuss
a campaign gift? Give us a call during regular
business hours or email me or our Development
Director at emily@thecolonialtheatre.com.)
In these months leading up to the grand
opening of the new wing of our theatre, we
will continue to bring you seven days of film
programming, great live performers, and the
annual events like Blobfest (July 8-10) that you
know and love. Also, keep your eyes peeled for
an announcement about some new and interesting membership benefits – with no added cost
to our members. See you at the theatre!
Warmly,
Mary Foote
Executive Director
CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS
PAPILLON
IT! THE TERROR FROM
BEYOND SPACE
Franklin Schaffner. US. 1973. R. 151
min. WB. 35mm.
Sun, Jul 3 @ 2:00 PM
Edward L. Cahn. US. 1958. NR. 69 min.
Park Circus. Double Feature with Alien
Sun, Jul 31 @ 2:00 PM
Franklin Schaffner, fresh off his successes in
directing Patton and Nicholas and Alexandra, turns his eye to the thrilling true story
of the escape of Henri “Papillon” Charriere
from the infamous French prison, Devil’s
Island. Starring Steve McQueen, at his peak,
as Papillon, and Dustin Hoffman as a fellow
prisoner whom he befriends and protects,
this is a fascinating, and sometimes grueling tale of survival, courage, and
endurance. Co-written by the famed Dalton Trumbo (who had first-hand
knowledge of prison life) and with a supporting cast that includes such
stalwarts as Victor Jory, Don Gordon, and Anthony Zerbe (excellent as a
compassionate leader of a nearby leper colony), this is a thrilling film that
will stay with you long after you have left the theater.
“Alien is essentially an uncredited remake of
this low-budget ‘50s sci- flick, as much of
the plot and situations were re-created with
an increased budget and amped-up suspense.
The crew of the first expedition to Mars is
killed except for the captain, who is rescued
by another spaceship. The demented captain
believes a space monster killed his crew and that the creature has stowed
away on the ship. Pretty much everybody thinks the captain did it, until
people start getting killed by the titular It! There are no exploding chests
or sexy astronauts in panties and it’s pretty cheap and dated (set in the far
off future of 1973) but this is a fun little movie and provides an interesting
blueprint for Ridley Scott’s films.” (Scarecrow Video Movie Guide)
PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES
ALIEN
Mario Bava. Italy. 1965. NR. 88 min. Park Circus.
Sun, Jul 17 @ 2:00 PM
Ridley Scott. UK. 1979. R. 117 min. Fox.
Digital. Double Feature with It!
Sun, Jul 31 @ 4:00 PM.
A Close Encounter Of The Undead Kind! Get sucked into a chilling black
hole of cosmic creepiness when an evil alien race zeroes in on a crew of
In space no one can hear you scream… But
unsuspecting astronauts, turning them into zonked-out zombies! Packed
there will be plenty of screams at The Colowith space-age suspense and extraterrestrial terror, this eerily photonial when Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror mastergraphed and electrifying thriller drips with an intoxicating, feverish atmopiece invades our theater! On a return trip to
sphere of dread. A band of space travelers has just intercepted a distress
Earth, the crew of the Nostromo is awakened
call from a distant world! Is it a desperate cry for help... or something far
by a distress signal sent from a mysterious
more sinister? After landing on the shadowy planet, the crew is attacked
planet. While investigating the foreign land,
by a horde of disembodied aliens with a diabolical plan: to conquer the
one of the crew is attacked by a strange creature. After spending some
universe by controlling the crew’s minds and stealing their souls-proving time in the sick bay, the crew member awakens, seemingly healthy and
that even in outer space, possession is 9/10 of the law! (Kino Lorber)
hungry. Everything seems fine until dinner time…
BARBARELLA
THE BAND WAGON
Roger Vadim. France. 1968. NR. 98 min.
Paramount. Digital.
Sun, Jul 24 @ 2:00 PM
Vincente Minnelli. US. 1953. NR. 112 min.
WB. Digital.
Sun, Aug 7 @ 2:00 PM
Those who only know Jane Fonda from her
recent hit TV show Grace and Frankie are in
for a bit of a surprise when they see Barbarella, one of Lady Jane’s earliest starring
roles. For instance, the title credits roll over
Miss Fonda as she performs what is basically
an anti-gravity strip-tease, as she slips out
of her space suit (the film takes place in the
41st century) into her birthday suit. (Well, almost - the titles hide most of
the naughty bits). Based upon a popular French comic strip, and directed
with tongue firmly in cheek by Fonda’s then-husband, Roger Vadim, this
is part futuristic sci- adventure, part pre-feminist erotic fantasy, and all
fun. The plot, such as it is, is simple: Fonda’s Barbarella is a nubile James
Bond-like outer-space spy (with touches of “Little Annie Fanny”) who
searches the universe for a lost scientist and his positronic ray (!?) If you
ever wondered what the 1960s concept of “camp” was all about, this is as
good an example as you will find. (And yes, it’s true. The famed 1980s
pop group did take their name from that of the scientist that Barbarella is
searching for, Duran Duran. Just thought you might like to know.)
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“One of Fred Astaire’s most captivating
musicals, this glorious comedic look at the
making of a Broadway show has Fred as a Hollywood actor who is persuaded to star on the
Great White Way with a renowned ballerina
(the beautiful Cyd Charisse). A fine score,
sensational dance numbers and charming performances by all combine to make this a classic
musical.” (TLA Film & Video Guide)
SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT
Hal Needham. US. 1977. PG. 96 min. Universal. Digital.
Sun, Aug 14 @ 2:00 PM
Here is a film that, though it certainly was not a candidate for any acting
Oscars, surely is a whole lot of fun, and was a true cultural phenomenon.
For example: A) it was the second highest grossing film of 1977 (second
only to the first Star Wars); B) though made for less than $5 million, it
grossed over $300 million worldwide; C) it doubled the sales of Pontiac’s TransAm in less than a year: and D) it put Coors Beer on the map,
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A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
and made it a national product. It stars Burt Reynolds, at the top of his
popularity, as “The Bandit,” tasked with delivering an illicit tractor-trailer
loaded with beer across the country in less than 28 hours, and the great
Jackie Gleason as “Smokey,” an irate police chief in hot pursuit. The
result is one heck of an action-comedy, with some of the finest stunt-work
seen since the days of the old Saturday afternoon serials. (And the stunts
are all real, as CGI hadn’t yet been created!) So come see what all the
hootin’ and a hollerin’ was about, and have yourself a grand time rooting
for The Bandit as he thwarts old Smokey. You’ll be glad you did.
William Dieterle. US. 1935.
NR. 133 min. WB. 35mm.
Sun, Sep 4 @ 2:00 PM
Continuing our informal theme
of honoring the 400th birthday
of William Shakespeare, we
are proud to present one of the
most beautifully photographed
A DOUBLE LIFE
(and most unusual) films of the Golden Age. Imagine, if you will, a
George Cukor. US. 1947.
Shakespearian play filmed with a cast of Hollywood stars who, though
NR. 104 min. Paramount. largely unschooled in classical acting and blank verse, fill the screen with
35mm.
Shakespearian fantasy. With James Cagney taking time off from being a
Sun, Aug 21 @ 2:00 PM
gangster to play Bottom, Dick Powell as Lysander, Olivia de Havilland
To celebrate the 400th annias Hermia, and a very young Mickey Rooney as Puck, this film is a true
versary of William ShakeHollywood curiosity, but a fun one. Based upon the immensely popular
speare’s birth, the Colonial
theatrical production by famed stage director Max Reinhardt, and set
will be presenting a series
amidst lavish and fantastical woodland sets, this is, as the London Radio
of films which, in various
Times wrote “one of the pottiest movies ever made in Hollywood.” Come
ways, will relate to his works. see it and join in the fun. (The atmospheric black and white photography
Kicking off this series is the film that deservedly won veteran actor
of this movie deservedly won an Oscar for cinematographer Hal Mohr Ronald Colman his Academy Award as Best Actor. While not based on
the only time that a write-in candidate ever won an Academy Award.)
one of The Bard’s plays per se, it is a fascinating modern reflection on
issues raised therein. Colman plays a Shakespearian actor who becomes
HAMLET
increasingly unhinged and overly identies with the characters he plays.
Sarah Frankcom. UK. 2015. NR. 184 min. Abramorama. Digital.
Unfortunately, the role he is currently portraying is that of Othello, and
Sat, Sep 17 @ 4:00 PM
jealousy leads to serious complications, including murder. With a topShakespeare’s most iconic work, Hamlet explodes with big ideas and is
notch screenplay written by the husband-and-wife team of Garson Kanin the ultimate story of loyalty, love, betrayal, murder and madness. From
and Ruth Gordon, and a supporting cast that includes Shelley Winters,
its sell-out run at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film
Edmund O’Brien, and Signe Hasso, this is a psychological mood-piece
version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet, with
that sweeps you along and keeps you in edge of your seat throughout.
BAFTA nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This groundbreaking
(For film buffs: The un-named detective seen briefly here is played by
stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was Royal Exchange’s
the immortal Elmo Lincoln, the first actor to play Tarzan on the screen,
fastest-selling show in a decade. Hamlet is brought to cinemas by film
almost thirty years before. Just thought you might like to know.)
director Margaret Williams, whose Written on Skin (Royal Opera House/
BBC) won many awards including the Diapason d’Or. The film version
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE
of Hamlet is produced by Anne Beresford and Debbie Gray. “An extraorAlbert Brooks. US. 1991. PG. 112 min.
dinary Hamlet... a milestone Hamlet.”– Manchester Evening News
WB. 35mm.
Sun, Aug 28 @ 2:00 PM
WEST SIDE STORY
With Albert Brooks as writer, director and
star, this is a fascinating romantic comedy/
fantasy that will make you think as well as
laugh. Brooks plays a self-absorbed yuppie
who dies and goes to a pleasant and perfect afterlife/city to face judgement for his
deeds while alive. There he meets “the love
of his death,” Meryl Streep, with whom he hopes to spend eternity. As
his defense attorney, Rip Torn presents his case, opposed by the great
Lee Grant, both of whom illustrate their points by showing examples of
Brooks’s life choices (mostly bad). With wit and charm, Defending Your
Life makes many salient and at times quite thought-provoking points,
such as that we all allow our fears to control our lives, and that we need to
take certain risks in order to have a fullling life. So how does it come out?
Does Brooks find redemption and true love? As they say, only heaven
knows. So come find out the answers for yourself. As you do, you’ll find
yourself having an awful lot of fun.
Robert Wise. US. 1961. NR. 152 min.
Park Circus. Digital.
Sun, Sep 18 @ 2:00 PM
Winner of an amazing ten (count em, 10!)
Academy Awards, including Best Picture,
Best Director, Best Cinematography, etc.,
etc., this is one movie that demands to be
seen on the BIG screen. As everyone knows,
it is the filmed version of the hit Broadway
musical (with music by Leonard Bernstein,
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreography by Jerome Robbins), based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,
updated to the teen gang-fighting world of mid-20th century New York
City. The opening sequence, including stunning views of the City,
gradually homing in on the turf of the Jets and the Sharks and the tough
balletic “When Youre a Jet” song, is still a marvel of both photography
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YOUNG AUDIENCES
RED YARN
LOLLY & YOYO
Ages 4+. 60 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Jul 12 @ 10:30 AM
Ages 4+. 60 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Aug 9 @ 10:30 AM
Red Yarn is a dynamic family
performer from Portland, OR who
weaves American folk songs and
puppetry into engaging shows for
all ages. Performing alongside his
wife Jessie in support of their new
album, “Wake Up & Sing,” Red
Yarn spreads positive values while
bringing American folklore to life for younger generations. In this energetic music and puppet show, audiences will go on a rambling adventure
with Red Yarn, Jessie, and their rowdy band of critters. Through singa-longs, dance, and puppet routines, audiences will celebrate our shared
cultural heritage and the joy of waking up and singing together.
Lolly & YoYo, along with with their
band, will have you up out of your seats,
singing, playing, and using your imagination with their engaging, interactive concert. Using a variety of fun props, such as
scarves, shakers, puppets, and bubbles,the
group brings you a wildly fun show that
connects with the audience like no other
kids show you’ve seen! Lolly & YoYo are a Philadelphia-based duo who
use their high energy, interactive live music and fitness shows to inspire
kids toward healthy living. Lolly & YoYo made their national TV debut
on Sprout’s Sunny Side Up Show in March, 2013. They have released
two children’s music albums, “Go! Go! Go!” and “An Adventurous
Day,” and co-authored “MOVE!,” an interactive children’s book released
through Workman Publishing. Through imaginative adventures, paired
with lovable songs you’ll be singing for days, Lolly & YoYo shows leave
families invigorated and smiling, and kids asking for more.
SEGAL PUPPET THEATRE & CO. PRESENTS
COWBOY CAPERS
Ages 2+. 40 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Jul 19 @ 10:30 AM
CRAIG COLLIS MAGIC & COMEDY
Bring the whole family down to the farm for this interactive puppet
show for children ages 2-7 and their families to help Sheriff Sam and
his sidekick Ranch Hand Slim get the animals back in the barn. Then
stick around at the Double-P Puppet Ranch because you just might help
uncover a long-lost buried treasure. Full of song and down home country
mayhem, this little prairie recipe will keep you belly laughing the whole
day through!
Ages 5+. 60 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Aug 16 @ 10:30 AM
If you are looking for entertainment that is different, something that you
haven’t seen before, Craig Collis magic-comedy show is it. His show is
fast-paced, filled with original magic, music, audience participation and
comedy. Craig’s show is professional, wholesome and has been enjoyed
by people of all ages. From the smallest performing space to the largest
stage, Craig creates an unforgettable entertainment experience.
CHRISTYLEZ BACON
Ages 5+. 60 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Jul 26 @ 10:30 AM
YOU PICK THE MOVIE!
All the world’s a Beatbox with Grammynominated Christylez Bacon (pronounced
Chris-Styles), master of hip-hop, beats
and rhymes. He multi-tasks between
various instruments such as the West
African djembe drum, acoustic guitar,
and the human beat-box (oral percussion),
all while continuing the oral tradition of
storytelling from his life and heart. But
wait, there’s more! Following in the footsteps of legend Bobby McFerrin,
this acclaimed DC superstar gets everybody into the act by creating an
all-audience Human Orchestra – no talent required!
Tue, Aug 23 @ 10:30 AM. $5.00.
Its your turn to pick the movie were going to show! Go to http://www.
thecolonialtheatre.com/vote to cast your vote before Aug 5 to vote for the
film you want to see on our big screen on Aug 23.
FIREBIRD THEATRE PRESENTS
MERDITH WILLSON’S THE
MUSIC MAN JR. LIVE!
Tickets: $8 - $15
Fri, Aug 19 @ 7:00 PM
Sat, Aug 20 @ 2:00 PM
The entire family will enjoy this classic
live musical comedy. Based on Meredith
Willson’s six-time-Tony-Award-winning
musical comedy, The Music Man Jr.
features some of musical theatre’s most
iconic songs and a story filled with wit, warmth and good old-fashioned
romance: “76 Trombones,” “Till there was You,” “The Wells Fargo
Wagon” and many more! The Music Man Jr. is family entertainment
at its best – a bold, brassy show that will have the whole town atwitter!
This Broadway Junior production will be performed by Firebird Theatre
summer musical theatre workshop actors, and is under the direction of
Courtney Boches.
BALLOON FREAK JOHN CASSIDY
Ages 6+. 60 min. Live. $6.50.
Tue, Aug 2 @ 10:30 AM
John Cassidy, our most popular kids performer at the Colonial, is an
eccentric comedian whose bizarre antics have earned him widespread
acclaim as one of the most original and unique performers today. He has
also made numerous television appearances having appeared on such
popular shows as Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today Show and
Martha Stewart Living and regularly plays Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New
York City and his native Philadelphia. John also holds several Guinness
World Records for speed in balloon sculpting.
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BLOBFEST 2016: 60’s Sci-Fi - The Vinyl Frontier
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Friday Night Stage Show & Runout (Sold Out)
Hosted by Mr. Lobo with special guests Dr. Frank N. Stone, Dr. Ima Hack, Dixie Dellamorto, The Patient
Creatures, Feet First Dancers and Dash Daring. Music by Dr Q Theremin and the Satellites. Plus:
Shorty Award winning film screened! Live performance of Screenwriting Contest winning scene!
No ticket for the Runout? Come to Phoenixville anyway! Enjoy the Friday Summer Music series then
head back to the Colonial before 9PM to watch the Runout!
Get updates at
Facebook.com/
Blobfest
We will be filming this event. Your purchase of a ticket acknowledges your permission to be filmed. The
footage and/or its audio may be used by ACT in any future videos/films/audio recordings/still photos,
etc. in all media, in perpetuity.
Saturday......11-6pm
July 9
Streetfair
Special guests: Mr. Lobo, Dixie Dellamorto, Dash Daring and musical guests Dibbs Preston & the
Detonators. Plus: Lee Wanner and the original fire truck from The Blob, the Dirty Devils Motor Club,
vendors and more!
11am-6pm Inside the Colonial: Judy & the B9 Robot from Lost in Space!
With your purchase of a ticket you can get autographs and tour the theatre!
11:30am Inside the Colonial: The Blob & This Island Earth
12:00pm Streetfair: Fire Extinguisher Parade
1:00pm Streetfair: Costume Contest hosted by Dash Daring
Register across street from the theatre at 12pm.
2:00pm Streetfair: Olde City Sideshow returns!
Streetfair: Patient Creatures Storytelling @ Location TBD
3:30pm Inside the Colonial: The Blob & This Island Earth
4:00pm Streetfair: Patient Creatures Storytelling @ Location TBD
8:00pm Inside the Colonial: The Blob & Queen of Blood
Sunday..........1:30pm
July 10
2:00pm
Inside the Colonial: Q&A with Marta Kristen (Judy from Lost in Space!)
Inside the Colonial: The Blob & The Late Night Double Feature
(2014)
The Late Night Double Feature is comprised of two short films: X: The Fiend from Beyond Space and
The Wall People. Q&A with director Christopher R. Mihm following the screening!
Around Town............................
Merchant Facade Contest
Cast your ballot at the pinball machine in front of the theatre.
Great Food and Libations
Please support our generous advertisers and local merchants!
Ticket Information................
Double Features: $11 / $9 / $7 (Sorry, No Passes)
Tickets available online at www.TheColonialTheatre.com or call 610-917-1228. Advance purchase tickets for Saturday’s
shows must be exchanged for wristbands. You must have a wristband to enter the theatre on Saturday.
Thanks to our Sponsors......
The Mainstay Inn - The Official Hotel of Blobfest, Riverworks Phoenixville, The Sunflower
Café and Truck Stop, Chester County’s Brandywine Valley and Mosaic Music Lessons
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FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT & CULT CINEMA
RE-ANIMATOR
t-shirts and, as a special added bonus, our second Splatterfeast provided
by our awesome sponsor Shorty’s Sunflower Café and Truckstop.
Stuart Gordon. US. 1985. R. 86 min.
Holland Releasing. 35mm.
Fri, Jul 1 @ 9:45 PM
Is Troll 2 the best worst movie ever made? You be the judge! As his family prepares for a month-long visit to the farming community of Nilbog,
a young boy is warned by the ghost of his grandfather about the town’s
strange inhabitants – and their deadly intentions.
“Certain debut films just go for broke and
come up with something unique that breaks
all boundaries. Re-Animator was Stuart
Gordon’s first (and best) movie and bustles
at the seams with that youthful energy you
see in Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead
and the Coen brothers’ Blood Simple. It
is almost as though these filmmakers are
afraid they’ll never get the chance to make another one, and Re-Animator
doesn’t hesitate in being an almost operatic, larger than life comedy of
splatter. While it paints with a big (red) brush, it is never boring. Obsessed
with the notion of conquering death, young medical student Herbert
West (Jeffrey Combs) arrives at Miskatonic University with a neongreen reagent and his trusty hypodermic needle. It isn’t long before he’s
revitalizing the dead cat of his roommate Dan Cain (Bruce Abbott) and
sneaking into the morgue for fresh human specimens. …Re-Animator is
best known for its audacious handling of sex, violence, and humor. It hits
the right note of cleverness without ever seeming smug or self-satisfied.
But the main reason it works as well as it does is that screenwriter Dennis
Paoli has such an affection for all the principal characters.” (Jeremiah
Kipp, Slant Magazine)
Cemetery Man – When he’s not crossing out the names of the dearly departed from the telephone book, cemetery caretaker Francesco Dellamorte
(Rupert Everett) is busy making sure his recently reanimated tenants stay
in their final resting place.
What Have You Done to Solange? – While spending an amorous
afternoon with a married teacher, Elizabeth witnesses the murder of a
classmate. Now, the killer seems to be stalking the student body – and the
numero uno suspect is her secret lover!
Pieces – Who is chain-sawing the campus coeds? Is it the burly groundskeeper? One of the professors? The creepy kid? A former tennis starturned-homicide detective goes undercover to find out.
Zombie – We round out the fest with Italian horror movie maestro Lucio
Fulci’s most infamous film. If you’ve seen Zombie, then we don’t need
to say anything else. If you haven’t, then all you need to know can be
summed up with three simple words: Zombie vs. Shark!
PREDATOR
VAMPIRES
John McTiernan. US. 1987. R. 107 min.
Fox. Digital.
Fri, Jul 22 @ 9:45 PM
John Carpenter. US. 1998. R. 108 min. Sony. 35mm.
Fri, Aug 5 @ 9:45 PM
“James Woods plays the leader of a sqad of professional vampire hunters
working for the Vatican. They discover a master vampire (Ian Griffith)
who may have found a way to become immune to sunlight. The characters are incredibly macho, spewing misogynistic and homophobic insults
and cockily performing their duties like a SWAT team. The attitude is infectious and the movie has a raunchiness rare in ‘90s horror films, full of
graphic violence without the aid of CGI (including lots and lots of severed
heads). Like most of Carpenter’s films it’s largely inspired by Westerns,
and it’s refreshing to see a vampire movie that takes place mostly in a
sunny desert. This is also the rare ‘90s vampire film that does not have
Udo Kier in it.”( Bryan Theiss, The Scarecrow Video Movie Guide)
“Look, I don’t care if it seemed like a great
movie when we were 13. It’s not. I will
not begrudge anyone for enjoying macho
Schwarzenegger running around covered
in mud making bad puns, or Jesse “The
Body” Ventura boasting, “I ain’t got time
to bleed.” But the movie doesn’t have much
more than that to offer. I believe the reputation of Predator is due to two
factors: 1) The monster seemed cool at the time. 2) It wasn’t good enough
that we went back and watched it again. Now all we have is that residual
13-year-old memory of a cool monster, and that image gets more and
more watered down by action figures and comic books, and watching the
movie and seeing that cheesy heat vision effect that, again, seemed cool at
the time. Oh well. I guess you can get excited about your Alien crossover
if you want to, but just remember, I tried to warn you.” (Bryan Theiss,
The Scarecrow Video Movie Guide)
ITALIAN ALL-NIGHT
SPLATTERFEST V
Sat, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM
Just when you thought we couldn’t top last
year’s fest, along comes the biggest and
most splatter-filled event yet…The Colonial
Theatre’s Italian All-Night Splatterfest V:
The Re-Splattering! Once again, we’re serving up FIVE of the most outlandish and entertaining Italian horror movies ever made:
hilarious cult favorite Troll 2, off-the-wall
reanimated corpse comedy Cemetery Man,
influential murder-mystery What Have
You Done to Solange?, bonkers slasher film Pieces and Lucio Fulci’s
immortal classic Zombie! The evening will include trailers, prizes, posters
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GHOST IN THE SHELL
Mamoru Oshii. Japan. 1995.
NR. 83 min. Anchor Bay. Digital.
Fri, Aug 26 @ 9:45 PM
“Based on the cyberpunk manga
by Masamune Shirow, Ghost in the
Shell is a cerebral animated sci-fi
tale that mixes philosophy with its
high-octane action. In a future dominated by technology, a female cyborg
is investigating a series of computer hacking crimes with her special
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KIM RUSSO
police unit when it is revealed that their opponent is a new cybernetic life
form. Director Mamoru Oshii brings a distinct style of visual storytelling
to this feature through a mix of CGI and traditional animation. The results
are breathtaking.” (TLA Film & Video Guide)
Tickets: $22 - $39.50
Fri, Jun 24 @ 8PM
Kim Russo, also known as Kim The
Happy Medium, has been able to see the
world of spirit since the young age of
nine. Growing up, Kim often saw random
spirits in her bedroom and sometimes
felt their presence walking home with
her from school. Not knowing what they
wanted, they scared her then. Now she is comforted by their presence,
speaking to them more than she speaks to the living on some days. Kim
has been put through a battery of tests and has become a Certified Medium by The Forever Family Foundation and The Windbridge Institute for
Applied Research in Human Potential. This foundation is dedicated and
committed to proving the existence of life after death by integrating mediumship along with scientific studies. Kim has appeared on A&E’s Paranormal State and Psychic Kids. She has also appeared on The Biography
Channel’s Celebrity Ghost Stories featuring country music legend Loretta
Lynn. She currently hosts The Haunting Of… on The LMN channel.
WET HOT AMERICAN
SUMMER
David Wain. US. 2001. R. 97 min.
Focus. Digital.
Fri, Sep 16 @ 9:45 PM
From the warped minds behind the ‘90s
sketch show favorite The State comes one
of the biggest cult films of the aughts – Wet
Hot American Summer! Set in the early
‘80s, this outrageous comedy covers the last
day of summer at the fictitious Camp Firewood. First loves, mess hall cuisine, camp
activities, and final night talent shows are all sharply skewered thanks to
a star-filled cast led by Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Ken
Marino, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Joe Lo Truglio, Molly
Shannon, Janene Garafalo, David Hyde Pierce, Christopher Meloni,
Judah Friedlander and, in his film debut, Bradley Cooper.
THE PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR
Tickets: $29 - $25
Fri, Jul 15 @ 8PM
Cult films and FFFN films generally start at 9:45PM but please check
our website or call 610-917-1228 to confirm. Tickets are $10 for adults,
$8 for seniors and students, and $6 for members and children.
After 30 years of touring the world, The Laser Spectacular is not only the
world’s longest-touring laser show, but also the longest-touring theater
show in history! Each year the show is updated with technical and creative changes that keep the audience coming back for more. The first half
of the show is the complete “Dark Side of the Moon” and the second half
features music from “The Wall” and all the hits!
CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS cont’d
and dance choreography. With such songs as “I Feel Pretty,” “America!,”
and “Maria,” and young performers like Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer,
Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno (AA winner) and George Chakiris (also an
AA winner), this is a classic dance film that needs to be seen in its original
Super Panavision glory on the Colonial’s big screen. Come join us for it.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Kenneth Branagh. UK. 1993. PG-13. 111 min. Park Circus. 35mm.
Sun, Sep 25 @ 2:00 PM
Actor/Director Kenneth Branagh followed up his triumphant directorial
debut production of Shakespeare’s Henry V with this beautifully filmed
version of one of The Bard’s most beloved comedies. Again starring
himself (as Benedick) and his then-wife Emma Thompson (as Beatrice),
and featuring an international cast, including Denzel Washington (as Don
Pedro), Kate Beckinsale (as Hero), Michael Keaton (as Dogberry), and
even Keanu Reeves (as Don John), this is a sumptuous production indeed.
Set in and around a lushly photographed Tuscan villa, Branagh has
provided an exuberant production with a cast that looks as though they are
having as much fun as is the viewer.
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by William Meade
Orchestrations by Steven Bishop & Jeff Lisenby
Directed by Sherry Lutken
July 20-August 14
610.644.3500
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people’s light
Classic films are on Sundays at 2PM. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for
seniors and students, and $5 for members and children.
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Association for the Colonial Theatre
Association for the Colonial Theatre Board of Directors
Kenneth B. Mumma, President
Trish Hartline, First Vice President
William M. Andersen, Second Vice President
Stephen H. Kalis, Secretary
Sean Maher, Treasurer
Susan Berry-Gorelli
Rebecca H. Bradbeer
Jocelyn S. Harris
Richard A. Kunsch, Sr.
Pauline Monson
Marian D. Moskowitz
Suzanne V. Norris
MaryLouise Sterge
Staff
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
610/917-0223 Movie Info Line
610/917-1228 Theatre Offices
www.TheColonialTheatre.com
info@thecolonialtheatre.com
Programming
Art and independent films seven nights a week
Classic Films on Sundays at 2:00pm
Baby Night on Mondays at 6:30pm
Matinees on Wednesdays at 2:00pm and 4:30pm
First Friday Fright Night at 9:45pm
Cult Cinema on Third Fridays at 9:45pm
Young Audiences Series on Saturdays (Oct - April) at 2:00pm
Live concerts presented by Point Entertainment
Mary Foote, Executive Director
Kirsten Van Vlandren, Assistant Director and Film Programmer
Emily Simmons, Development Director
Scott Bauman, House Manager
Ryan Wilson, Assistant House Manager
LuAnn Roth, Patron Services Manager
Mission
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Sponsor a program
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Make an unrestricted tax-deductible gift
Remember the Colonial Theatre in your will
Bill Roth and Brendan Carr
Classic Film Committee
Ted Wilby, Bill Roth, Lee Berger, Stephen Dabrowski, John Piljer, Brendan Carr,
Chuck Francisco, Bob Trate, Jim Sakal, Kim McCall and Mike Lemon
Fright Night and Cult Film Committee
Chuck Francisco, Nick Lombardo, Brendan Carr and Bob Trate
The mission of the Association for the Colonial Theatre is to enhance the collective
wellbeing of our region by restoring the landmark Colonial Theatre and promoting cultural, economic and civic life. To that end, ACT presents film, live theatre, music, dance
and other community events in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district.
Support the Colonial
And many volunteers who sell tickets and popcorn, plan our special events and
fundraise for the theatre!
The Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 712
Phoenixville, PA 19460