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A COMMUNITY TREASURE

SPRING 2019 EDITION

Dear Friends, Patrons & Members, Welcome to Spring 2019 at the Colonial! As usual our calendar is full of won- or perks at participating local businesses and organizations, and a Free derful new movies, classic films and special events! One-Year Subscription to Film Comment Magazine (Director and Visionary Memberships Only). We have also introduced a new discounted membership This May marks two years since we opened the expanded Colonial - and this for Activer Military & Veterans and a new monthly plan called The Film Lovers fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Colonial’s reopening! We appreciate Club that gives you Free Admission to all regular Classic, Cult Cinema and everyone’s continued enthusiasm and support throughout the years. Fright Night Films!

As we head into our next chapter, we are not only dedicated to offering you And those are just a few of the many new and exciting things we have more film, more live entertainment and more guest presentations from our planned for you in the near future. neighborhood non-profits and community groups, we are also focused on revitalizing our membership program and messaging. As we head into our 20th year of operation, we want to thank you for allowing us to bring you the best film and live events to your community. You may have already spotted our new logo on our emails, letters, posters and pamphlets. As much as we loved our classic Colonial logo with medallion Wishing you all the best this spring, motif, we (and many of you) thought it was time for a new logo that better reflected our current mission to inspire audiences by presenting exceptional and eclectic film and performance for all. The new logo can also be seen on our new Membership Cards that many of you have already received or will be Ken Metzner, Executive Director receiving upon renewal. On behalf of the staff and the Board of Directors of ACT Speaking of our membership programs, you may have noticed that some new names for our various membership levels – along with some new ad- ditional benefits, including No Processing Fees on Film Tickets, Discounts

The historic Colonial Theatre marquee and bank building. Photo by John Schaeffer. CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS

MIDNIGHT LACE MERMAIDS Sun, Apr 7 @ 1:30 PM Sun, May 12 @ 1:30 When the American wife () of a Special Mother's Day Screening! wealthy London-based financier (Rex Har- Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax (Winona rison) starts receiving frightening phone Ryder) is tired of her wacky mom () mov- calls, she believes her life is in danger, but ing their family to a different town any time when she protests to her family following a she feels it is necessary. When they move to near-fatal accident, they and the police doubt a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax her claims and even her sanity. This often begins dating a shopkeeper (), overlooked gem also stars Roddy McDowall, Charlotte and her sister, Kate (Christina John Gavin and . 1960. NR. 103 min. Ricci), hope that they can finally settle down. Digital.

MIDNIGHT COWBOY* Sun, Apr 14 @ 1:30 PM 50th Anniversary Screening! Convinced CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7* of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas Sun, May 19 @ 1:30 PM dishwasher Joe Buck () quits his Selfish pop singer Cléo (Corinne Marchand) job and heads for , thinking has two hours to wait until the results of her he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New biopsy come back. After an ominous tarot card York, however, is not as hospitable as he reading, she visits her friends, all of whom fail imagined, and Joe soon finds himself liv- to give her the emotional support she needs. ing in an abandoned building with a small- Wandering around Paris, she finally finds com- time con man named Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo fort talking with a soldier in a park. On leave (). The two form a rough from the Algerian War, heputs her troubles in alliance, and together they kick-start perspective. As they talk and walk, Cléo comes Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health to terms with her selfishness, finding peace begins to deteriorate. 1969. R. 113 min. Digital Restoration. before the results come back. In French with English Subtitles. 1962. NR. 90 min. Digital. MIDNIGHT RUN Sun, May 5 @ 1:30PM A former policeman-turned-bounty hunter Sun, May 26 @ 1:30 PM Jack Walsh () is tasked with As D-Day approaches, General Worden locating a mob accountant named "The Duke" (Ernest Borgnine) and Colonel Breed (Robert (Charles Grodin) and bringing him to L.A. The Ryan) hand the roguish Major Reisman job should be a "midnight run” (nice and easy () an important assignment: He in bounty hunter lingo). But when Jack finds must train a team of soldiers to parachute The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to across enemy lines and assassinate German get their hands on him, too. In a cross-country personnel at a French chateau. The soldiers, chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide recruited from murderers, rapists and crimi- from the mob and prevent The Duke's erratic nals on death row, are promised commuted personality from driving him mad. A brilliant sentences. In spite of their history, the 12 men buddy comedy/road trip flick from the director of the original prove a spirited and courageous unit. This and . 1988. R. 127 min. Digital. classic, big-screen actioner features an all-star cast that includes , , Donald Sutherland, Telly Savalas, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, Trini Lopez, Ralph Meeker, Clint Walker, Robert Webber, Stuart Cooper, and George Kennedy. 1967. NR. 150 min. 35mm.

* AND CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 ARE ALSO PART OF OUR ILLUMINATING CINEMA FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES. SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE DETAILS.

Tickets to classic films are $5 - $8. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please confirm online or by phone. www.thecolonialtheatre.com | 610-917-1228 2 CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS ILLUMINATING CINEMA

MIDNIGHT COWBOY THE LONGEST DAY CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7 Sun, Jun 9 @ 1:30 PM Tickets: $20-$25 Special screening in honor of the 70th Connect with film fans for fun, refreshments and engaging conversation. Anniversary of this historic event! Each presentation begins with a pre-show introduction from a guest speaker In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces who offers insight to help sharpen your focus on the respective film. After the plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, film, reconvene for a convivial conversation with the speaker and each other. France. Despite bad weather, General In addition to admission to the film screening and discussions, your Illumi- Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies nating Cinema ticket includes a free small popcorn, a free small soda, and land at Normandy. General Norman Cota $5 beer or wine. Tickets are limited, so we encourage advance purchases. () travels with his men onto Please Note: Film Screening-only tickets for all Illuminating Cinema titles Omaha Beach. With much effort, and many are also available for purchase. See page 2 for more details. casualities, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German Sun, Apr 14 - Midnight Cowboy military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their 1:00 PM - Introduction in the Garden Suite response to the Allied landing, with crippling results. The All-Star International 1:30 PM - Film Screening in the 1903 Theatre Cast includes , , , Eddie Albert, Richard 3:30 PM - Discussion/Q&A in the Garden Suite Burton, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall and many more! US. 1962. NR. 178 min. Digital. Sun, May 19 - Cléo from 5 to 7 1:00 PM - Introduction in the Garden Suite 1:30 PM - Film Screening in the 1903 Theatre 2 3:00 PM - Discussion/Q&A in Garden Suite Sun, Jun 23 @ 1:30 PM Just when you thought it was safe to go FATHER'S DAY MARATHON back to … swims into the Colonial! Years after the shark attacks that DAD'S A CHAMP! & CREED left Amity Island reeling, Chief Martin Brody MARATHON (Roy Scheider) finds new trouble lurking in the Sun, Jun 16, 1:00-7:15 PM waters. Mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) Treat dad to a knock-out afternoon of Philly-set wants to rid the beach town of the stain on its classics with the Colonial's Dad’s a Champ! reputation. But the disappearance of a pair Rocky & Creed Marathon! On the card: the res- of divers suggests that all is not right. When toration of the original Rocky, the winner of our Brody voices his warnings about holding a audience sequel poll -Rocky IV, and the first sailing competition, everyone thinks it's post-traumatic stress. That is, until installment of the incredibly cool Creed series! a shark fin cuts through the water. A fun sequel with a good sense of humor See your favorite film - or go the distance and and suspense, Jaws 2 is ripe for rediscovery on the big screen! US. 1978. PG. see all three! Visit our website for showtimes, 116 min. Digital. Sponsored by Shorty's Sunflower Cafe! run times and ticket info!

THE CINCINNATI KID Sun, Jun 30 @ 1:30 PM ANNUAL SUMMER EVENT Young poker player Eric Stoner (Steve McQueen), also known as the "Cincinnati Kid," JAWS wants to build his reputation by beating the Sat, Jun 22 @ 4:00 PM best player around, Lancey "The Man" Howard There’s only one way to truly welcome (Edward G. Robinson). Through Stoner's summer… our annual screening of Steven friend, "Shooter" (), a game with Spielberg’s first blockbuster - Jaws! In this Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner summertime classic, a hungry stranger discovers the game is being fixed against (Bruce the Shark) comes to the beaches of Howard by Slade () out of revenge for Amity Island and all hell breaks loose. Now, it’s a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner ob- up to the town’s police chief (Roy Scheider), a jects because he feels he can take the match marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a salty on his own merits. This cool classic also stars Ann-Margret, , shark fisherman (Robert Shaw) to stop this Jack Weston and the great . 1965. NR. 103 min. 35 mm. 25-foot man eater from dining on the tourists. Tickets to classic films are $5 - $8. Schedule and ticket prices subject to One of the greatest movies ever made, Jaws always packs the house and change, so please confirm online or by phone. pleases the crowd. 1975. PG. 124 min. Digital.

3 www.thecolonialtheatre.com | 610-917-1228 YOUNG AUDIENCES SCIENCE ON SCREEN

Our Sensory Friendly Screenings (noted in film details below) offer an Science on Screen® is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, inclusive atmosphere because we believe that everyone should enjoy in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and presents their time at the movies. During these screenings the theatre lights creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively will remain on, the volume will be turned down, and our “no talking” introductions by notable figures from the world of science, policy will not be enforced. To accommodate any dietary needs and technology, and medicine. restrictions, individuals may bring their own snacks to enjoy during the film. The Colonial welcomes movie lovers of all ages and abilities. SOYLENT GREEN Mon, Apr 22 @ 7:30 PM In a densely overpopulated, starving New ZOO York City of the future, NYPD detective Sat, Apr 6 @ 1:30 PM Robert Thorn () investi- Loosely based on a true story, 12 year old Tom gates the murder of an executive at rations (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to manufacturer Soylent Corporation. With save Buster the baby elephant during the air the help of elderly academic Solomon "Sol" raids on Belfast in 1941. This engaging, heart- Roth (Edward G. Robinson), Thorn begins felt period drama depicts a little-known story to make real progress -- until the governor about the extraordinary way an elephant in an mysteriously pulls the plug. Obsessed with Irish zoo was saved during World War. 2017. the mystery, Thorn steps out from behind Age 10+. 97 min. the badge and launches his own investigation into the murder. 1973. PG. 97 mins. Digital.

Post-Film Presentation by Kate Keppen, Director of Sustainability at Ursinus College. After graduating from Ursinus with a dual degree in En- vironmental Studies and English, Keppen earned her Master’s degree in MY DOG SKIP Environmental and Energy Policy from the University of Delaware. Most Sat, Apr 13 recently, Keppen worked for six years at the Berks County Conservation Sensory Friendly Screening @ 11:30AM District as the County’s Watershed Coordinator managing grants and Traditional Screening @ 1:30 PM educational projects that directly protected the County’s streams and Set in Mississippi in the late 40s, shy young drinking water supplies. Willie Morris (Frankie Muniz) lives with his parents (Diane Lane and Kevin Bacon), and when his only friend goes off to war, he’s left BREWMASTER alone. His father, who lost a leg fighting in the Tue, May 14 @ 7:00 PM Spanish Civil War, is withdrawn, so his mother Brewmaster offers a cinematic portrait of buys him a dog and his life is transformed, not the craft brewing world, those who love only is the dog his best friend but, through it, those who brew it and those hustling him, Willie can make friends and learn about to make their mark, from an ambitious life. 2000. Age 9+. 95 min. New York lawyer who dreams of becom- ing a brewmaster to a Milwaukee-based pro-fessional beer educator achieving THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Master Brewer status. Helping tell the Sat, Apr 20 @ 1:30 PM story of beer are some of the best-known The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to be- personalities in the industry. 2018. NR. 95 come the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become mins. Digital an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. 2016. Age 8+. 87 min. Post-Film Presentation by Tim Floros, Brewmaster and Co-founder/ President of Levante Brewing Company in West Chester. A graduate of THE WIZARD OF OZ Villanova University and former mortgage professional and consultant, Sat, Apr 27 @ 1:30 PM Levante now aims to infuse the craft of beer brewing with old world style A perfect score, highly imaginative sets and brilliant characterizations make for the present day beer enthusiast. As a guiding force behind Levante this adaptation of the Frank Baum story a musical fantasy of the highest cali- Brewing Compnay, Floros is dedicated to delivering hand-crafted arti- ber. Audiences of all ages have been enchanted with The Wizard of Oz since sanal beer of exceptional quality to Philadelphia's suburbs and its first release and, undoubtedly, always will be! 1939. Age 6+. 101 min. beyond.

Tickets to YA films are $5. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please confirm online or by phone. www.thecolonialtheatre.com | 610-917-1228 4 FRIGHT NIGHT & CULT CINEMA

FRIGHT NIGHT CULT CINEMA

ALIEN URGH! A MUSIC WAR Fri, Apr 5 @ 9:45 PM Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:45 PM In space no one can hear you scream… It's live and loud. It's urgent and proud. It's more But there will be plenty of screams at The than 30 of the best 80s new wave/punk bands Colonial when Ridley Scott's sci-fi/horror caught in the act live! Discovered by most masterpiece Alien invades our theater for fans during frequent airings on Night Flight, a 40th Anniversary screening! On a return this amazing concert film showcases dynamic trip to Earth, the crew of the Nostromo is performances from The Police, Wall of Voodoo, awakened by a distress signal sent from a Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Oingo mysterious planet. While investigating the Boingo, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jools Holland, foreign land, one of the crew is attacked by XTC , Klaus Nomi, The Go-Go's, Dead Kennedys, a strange creature. After spending some Gary Numan , Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, time in the sick bay, the crew member Surf Punks, The Cramps, Pere Ubu, Devo, Gang of Four, The Fleshtones, UB40, awakens, seemingly healthy and hungry. Everything seems fine until X and more! Uncut, archival 35mm print courtesy of Warner Bros. 1982. R. dinner time. 1979. R. 117 min. Digital. 122 min. 35mm.

SERIAL MOM STREETS OF FIRE Fri, May 3 @ 9:45 PM Fri, May 17 @ 9:45 PM Happy housewife Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Raven Shaddock (), along with his Turner) has a charmed life - a beautiful sub- gang of merciless biker friends, kidnaps rock urban home, a successful dentist husband singer Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Ellen's former (Sam Waterston), and two normal teenag- lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody (Michael Paré), ers (Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard). However, happens to be passing through town on a when one of her son's teachers speaks visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's disparagingly of the boy at a parent-teacher manager, Billy Fish (Rick Moranis), hires Tom to conference, Bev runs the instructor over in rescue Ellen. Billy and Tom, along with former the school parking lot. Suddenly she has an soldier McCoy (Amy Madigan), battle through insatiable taste for murder. Six homicides dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen later, the cops get wise to her crimes. Get back. Directed by Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48 Hrs.), this “Rock & Roll Fable” is an early start on your Mother’s Day fun when a stunning mix of action movie, musical, Film Noir, comedy and drama. 35th Fright Night presents this 25 Anniversary screening of John Water’s classic Anniversary screening! 1984. 93 min. 35mm. horror comedy! 1994. R. 95 min. Digital.

THE CAR THE WARRIORS Friday, June 21 @ 9:45 PM Fri, Jun 7 @ 9:45 PM A classic 70s mash-up of demonic possession Come out to play when we present this very and Jaws-style themes, this chiller concerns a special 40th Anniversary Screening of Walter strange black car that terrorizes the residents Hill’s classic action flick! A turf battle between of a small town in Utah. It’s up to courageous New York City street gangs rages from Captain Wade Parent (), the Coney Island to the Bronx. The Warriors are town Sheriff (John Marley) and his deputy mistakenly fingered for the killing of a gang (Ronny Cox) to stop the evil car before it sets leader. Soon they have every gang in the city its course for the local school parade! A fun out to get revenge and they must make their favorite (and staple of late night TV), The Car way across the city to their own turf. Join us features one of the coolest vehicles in movie as we celebrate this fantastic film – costumes history! 1977. PG. 98 min. Digital. encouraged! 1979. R. 93 min. Digital.

Tickets: $6- $11. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please confirm online or by phone.

5 www.thecolonialtheatre.com | 610-917-1228 CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

POINT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS COMEDY AT THE COLONIAL

MARTY STUART & HIS THE MADS ARE BACK! FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES LIVE MOVIE RIFFING WITH TRACE Fri, Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM BEAULIEU &FRANK CONNIFF Tickets: $29.50 - $55.00 Sat, May 18 @ 8 PM Marty Stuart has spent over four Tickets: $30 - $35 decades celebrating American roots Join Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of music, touring with bluegrass legend Mystrery Science Theater 3000 fame for an eve- Lester Flatt in the ’70s, followed by six ning of fun and laughter as they screen some years in Johnny Cash’s band in the ’80s, endearingly bad films and roast them, live-and- and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the ’90s. But when it comes to in-person, in the same style as their classic TV transforming country songs into tangible experience, Stuart has a secret series. Ticket price includes meet and greet weapon: the Fabulous Superlatives. Made up of guitarist Kenny Vaughan, event, photos, and autographs. If this show were rated it would probably be drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Chris Scruggs, the Superlatives are an PG-13, but keep in mind it is a live show so anything could happen! extension of Stuart himself. “The Superlatives are missionaries, they’re fighting partners. They’re my Buckaroos, my Tennessee Three, my Strangers. They’re my More Great Comedy Events Coming This Fall/Winter! Subscribe to our legacy band and have been since Day One,” says Stuart. weekly email newsletter to be the first to know!

BLUE OYSTER CULT THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS Sun, Apr 14 @ 7:30 PM Tickets: $39.50 - $57.50 JELANI EDDINGTON LIVE IN CONCERT For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult Sun, Apr 28 @ 2 PM. Tickets: $7 - $17 has been thrilling fans of intelligent The Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley presents renowned artist hard rock worldwide with powerful Jelani Eddington on the 3/24 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. During the years that albums loaded with classic songs. Jelani Eddington has given concerts, he has easily established himself as one Revered within the hard rock and of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the concert circuit. Jelani heavy metal scene for its pioneering has performed in most of the major concert venues throughout the United work, BÖC occupies a unique place in States, has toured extensively abroad, and has received numerous awards rock history. With hits like “(Don’t Fear) and recognitions, including his selection as the 2001 Theatre Organist of Reaper”, “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For Year! You”, it’s one of the few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genu- ine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. THE STRONG MAN WITH LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT Sun, Jun 2 @ 2 PM. Tickets: $7 - $12 The 1926 silent film classic The Strong Man, directed by Frank Capra (It's a ROGER MCGUINN Wonderful Life) will be presented with live theatre organ accompaniment by Thu, Apr 28 @ 8 PM Don Kinnear - who served as the Colonial's house organist from 1974-1995. Tickets: $29.50 - $52.50 After World War I ends, Belgian soldier Paul Bergot (Harry Langdon) joins As the leader of the influential 60s with his former German rival, Zandow (Arthur Thalasso), and immigrates to group, The Byrds, Roger McGuinn America. While Zandow becomes a vaudevillian strong man, Paul searches was on the leading edge, combin- for Mary (Priscilla Bonner), his longtime pen pal with whom he is in love. Paul ing the rock beat of the Beatles with searches for Mary by asking every woman he meets if she is Mary Brown. Will the folk sensibilities of , to he ever find her? Join us to find out! create the genre known as “folk- rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 13 albums, a Grammy nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER! audiences ever since. Most recently Roger has been working on his new There's lots to enjoy this summer at the Colonial, including album, Sweet Memories. • Our FREE Young Audiences Live Series in July & August • The Sixth Annual Summer Shorts Jewish Film Festival More Great Concerts Coming This Fall/Winter! Subscribe to our weekly • 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser email newsletter to be the first to know! • Members Mystery Movies • And, of course BLOBFEST 2019: July 12-14!!!

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CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA GUEST PRESENTATIONS

THE SOUND OF THE FLY FISHING FILM PHILADELPHIA TOUR Fri, May 31@ 7:30 PM Thu, Apr 4 @ 7:00 PM Tickets: $30- $40 Tickets $27 The City Rhythm Orchestra’s The original and preeminent next presentation at the Colo- exhibition of fly fishing cinema, nial Theatre’s White Rabbit The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) Cabaret will be an evening of is a one of a kind experience. great music and dancing as Each year anglers of all ages gather in big cities and small towns alike to soak they salute “The Sound of Philadelphia”. up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts yet unmade. In its 13th lap around the globe, the Fly Fishing Film The legendary music that was produced in Philly during the mid-1970’s Tour is packed with remarkable films, topnotch stories and imagery that will blended R&B, disco, and funk into a distinctive sound that dominated fuel your dreams for months to come! the national airwaves. City Rhythm’s fabulous vocalists and hot horns will deliver the timeless hits of Harold Melvin and the Notes, Patti With an emphasis on the people, places and fisheries that help make up the LaBelle, The O’Jays, Lou Rawls, The Soul Survivors, The Trammps and vast world of fly fishing, the 2019 F3T will take you from Alaska to Florida, more. That mesmerizing sound and irresistible beat will have you out South Dakota to French Polynesia, British Columbia to the coast of Australia of your seat and on the dance floor as the cabaret room explodes with a and more! This remarkable evening of outdoor cinema is in itself an adven- celebration of “T.S.O.P.”! ture you won’t soon forget. Grab your fishiest friends and we’ll see you at the show! For more information please contact Carter Satterfield at cartersatter- MEMBERS MYSTERY MOVIES [email protected] or (414) 477-9981. Tickets may also be available at the door day of show if still available. Seating is limited to 150. Thu, Jun 20 - Doors @ 7 PM; Movie @ Dusk - More Dates TBA Take advantage of the wonderful weather (and your membership) by joining fellow members on the Colonial's rooftop deck for a series of special outdoor WYETH screenings! What's playing? That'll be a surpirse until showtime - but we can Sun, May 5 @ 1:30 PM. tell you that each title is a gem! So bring your favorite camping chair and we'll Tickets $14 supply the movies - and a few other treats! All Members-Only Tickets are $5. Presented by The Chester County Schedule and dates subject to change. Historic Preservation Network WYETH is a documentary film telling the MOVIES & MEALS story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists. While his exhibi- THE SEARCH FOR GENERAL TSO tions routinely broke attendance records, art Sat, May 11 - Doors @ 7 PM; Film @ 7:30 world critics continually assaulted his work. Tickets: $40 / $35 for Members Through unprecedented access to Wyeth General Tso’s chicken is a staple of Chinese- family members, archival materials, and his American cooking, and a familiar presence work, WYETH presents the most complete on restaurant menus across the country. portrait of the artist ever – bearing witness to a legacy just at the moment it is But just who was General Tso? And how did evolving. 2018. PG-13. 87 min. Digital. his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney (King Corn, The City Dark) journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and SPRING-FORD STUDENT beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising FILM FEST revelations and a host of humorous characters along the way. 2015. NR. Tue, May 21 @ 6:30 PM 75 min. Digital. Free Admission The 10th Annual Spring-Ford Film Festi- In addition to the film, attendees will enjoy delicious Chinese food during val highlights the creative endeavors of the screening! After the screening, we'll reconvene in the lobby for post- Spring-Ford High School's Broadcasting film chat and a drink or your choice! This is the first of a new series of Classes. The best of the best make it to the events that pair a fantastic film with a mouthwatering meal! Be sure to festival, from Stop Motion Animation and Music Videos to Movie Shorts join us for an evening of film, food and fun! and PSAs. Monetary donations accepted to support the Jane Baron Memorial Scholarship and Eli and Ella’s Warriors.

7 www.thecolonialtheatre.com | 610-917-1228 Association for the Colonial Theatre Board of Directors Association for the Colonial Theatre Marian D. Moskowitz, President 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 William M. Andersen, Vice President 610/917-0223 Movie Info Line Stephen H. Kalis, Secretary 610/917-1228 Theatre Offices Janice J. Hartmann, Treasurer www.TheColonialTheatre.com Suzanne V. Norris, At-Large Kenneth B. Mumma, Past President Programming Ronald J. Arena First-Run Films - multiple shows every day - including holidays Susan Berry-Gorelli Classic and Silent Films Rebecca H. Bradbeer Fright Night & Cult Films Matthew Carberry Young Audiences Series - Family Films & Concerts Jocelyn S. Harris Live concerts Trish Hartline Theatre Organ Performances by Theatre Organ Society of Delaware Valley Richard A. Kunsch, Sr. Plus Special Events, Film Marathons, Sensory Friendly Screenings, and more! Pauline Monson MaryLouise Sterge Mission To inspire audiences by presenting exceptional and eclectic film and performance for all in Phoenixville’s historic Colonial Theatre. ANNOUNCING OUR NEW MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP Ways to Support the Colonial Become a member THE FILM LOVERS CLUB! Frequent the theatre Buy a seat For a monthly fee equal to the price of two tickets, you'll enjoy Advertise on-screen • FREE Admission to all regular Classic, Cult Cinema and Fright Sponsor a program Night Films Rent the Colonial for your event • One FREE Popcorn per month Volunteer your time and talents • Access to Members Mystery Movies Make an unrestricted tax-deductible gift Remember the Colonial Theatre in your will Email Emily Simmons at [email protected] for memberships & donations This is an auto-renewing membership. Credit card is the only Email LuAnn Roth at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities, sponsor- accepted form of payment. You may opt-out at any time by ships and on-screen advertising contacting our office. Does not include free admission to current Feature Films.

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