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INCLUDES OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A MBLER T HEATER.ORG 215 345 7855 Welcome to the nonprofit Ambler Theater The Ambler Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

How can you support the Ambler Theater? ADMISSION Be a member. General...... $9.00 Your membership is the foundation of our success. Please fill Members...... $4.75 out and return the attached membership form. (Or join online – Seniors (62+) it’s easy and secure.) Your financial support is tax-deductible. Students (w/ID) & Children (<18)...... $6.75 Memberships run for one year from date of joining. Matinees Put your star in the sidewalk. Mon-Fri before 5:00 Your additional gifts and support make us even better. Your Sat & Sun before 2:30...... $6.75 donations are fully tax-deductible. And you can put your name Wed Early Matinee (before 2:30 pm)...... $4.75 on a bronze star in the sidewalk! Contact our Business Office at Affiliated Theaters Members*...... $5.75 (215) 348-1878. Become a sponsor. *Affiliated Theaters Members Receive prominent recognition for your business in exchange The Ambler Theater, the County Theater, and the Bryn Mawr Film In- for helping our nonprofit theater. Recognition comes in a variety stitute have reciprocal admission benefits. Your Ambler membership of ways – on our silver screens, in our brochures, and on our will allow you $5.75 admission at the other theaters. (You must website. Call us at (215) 348-1878. present your membership card to obtain this discount.) Make Sure That We Have Your Email Address Be a Member We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling Become a member of the non- via our weekly email notices. Visit our web site to sign up, and AMBLER THEATER profit Ambler Theater and show MEMBER then stay plugged into our latest programming news. your support for good films and Give us feedback a cultural landmark. See back Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we panel for a membership form. welcome your feedback. Please let us know what we can do Policies better. Call (215) 348-1878, or email us at Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to [email protected] our “Regular Films.” However, all age children are welcome to our Special Thanks special “Kids Films” series. The Ambler Theater receives funding support through Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Penn- Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring out- sylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a side food and drink into the theater. federal agency. The Ambler Theater has wheelchair accessible auditoriums Parking and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement Check our web site for parking information. AmblerTheater.org devices. Please see the theater manager when you arrive.

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The Imaginarium of Doctor The Young Victoria Broken Embraces Parnassus Great Britain – 1 hr 40 min – Jean-Marc Spain – 2 hr 8 min – Pedro Almodovar w/subtitles Great Britain – 2 hr 2 min – Terry Gilliam Vallee Almodovar’s latest is his fourth picture A magical fantasy from Terry Gilliam in the Emily Blunt stars as Queen Victoria in this with Penelope Cruz. About a writer who mode of his Baron Munchausen. It features film that chronicles the monarch’s rise to was blinded in an auto accident (for Heath Ledger’s last performance, a role that the crown and her romance with Prince starters), this gorgeous film is half noir was only half completed. So, Gilliam made Albert. It’s a lovely production with and half melodrama. Its intricate plot the decision to finish the film with Johnny gorgeous locations, fabulous costumes is enhanced by gripping performances, Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell standing and truly excellent performances. With stunning cinematography and in for Ledger in the fantasy “Imaginarium” Rupert Friend, Jim Broadbent, Paul Almodovar’s usual stylistic flair. sequences. This remarkably coherent film is Bettany, and Miranda Richardson. both amusing and, at times, brilliant.

Main Attractions: Bad Lieutenant Up in the Air We try to play each of these films for full USA – 2 hr 1 min – Werner Herzog USA – 1 hr 48 min – Jason Reitman multi-week runs. Sometimes, however, Subtitled “Port of Call New Orleans,” this The director of Juno and Thank You because of scheduling conflicts, we remake is the twisted tale of a good cop For Smoking returns with another are unable to play a film in a timely or gone bad. Nicolas Cage throws himself excellent film, this one about a corporate complete manner. As a result, we’ve into an “enthusiastic” performance downsizing expert, played by George added a new series called Limited and master director Herzog puts his Clooney with supreme assurance. The film Engagements for which we’ll book unpredictable spin on the action. Is is funny and moving and it captures the smaller or overlooked films for 2 or 3 it an artistically-sophisticated social zeitgeist of our economic times. Clooney’s mid-week screenings, only. Make sure commentary or a tawdry B film? Or both? performance is perfect and his chemistry that you sign-up for our weekly email In any event, it’s pure unmitigated cinema with Vera Farmiga is a joy to behold. blast, so that you don’t miss them. And and an awesome guilty pleasure. check our website often for the latest scheduling and showtimes info. MAIN ATTRACTIONS

The Private Lives The Last Station Me and Orson Welles of Pippa Lee Great Britain – Michael Hoffman USA – 1 hr 47 min – Richard Linklater USA – 1 hr 33 min – Rebecca Miller THE LAST STATION is a drama about Richard Linklater’s latest is a drama An exceptionally well-made family drama the life and marriage of Russian literary about a 1937 production of Julius starring Robin Wright Penn as a woman giant Leo Tolstoy, featuring Christopher Caesar by the great Orson Welles. The who marries an older man (Alan Arkin). Plummer and Helen Mirren. The elderly film focuses on the life of a young man Funny and touching and unexpected Tolstoy has thrown his domestic world cast in the play, but the indisputable in its developments. Not that anything into chaos by suggesting that he will highlight is the extraordinary portrayal of significant happens, but it charts a leave his property and literary legacy to the American boy wonder by British actor woman’s life with charm and lightness, “the Russian people.” Paul Giamatti plays Christian McKay. At times it’s possible to style and feeling. And that’s pretty a long-term family advisor and James forget that you’re watching an actor and special. McAvoy is a young man who steps into really believe you’re beholding Welles at the unexpected turmoil. work. A light and charming presentation.

Fantastic Mr. Fox Precious Pirate Radio USA/Great Britain – Wes Anderson USA – 1 hr 49 min – Lee Daniels Great Britain – Richard Curtis This adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, Raw, vibrant and resoundingly hopeful, This congenial and high-spirited film is using stop-motion animation, is a silly, PRECIOUS is the story of a young woman about a crew of radio DJ’s in the sixties. funny “kids film” for adults. From twee- determined to overcome immense At a time when the BBC limited the hipster Wes Anderson, it’s the story of obstacles. Claireece Jones is a 16-year- public air waves, these motley rebels a resourceful fox who battles three evil old African-American girl, living in Harlem broadcast the best of rock and roll from farmers. Featuring a treasure trove of in 1987, pregnant a second time by a boat off the English coast. Featuring an quirky details, retro-gizmos and sweet- incest. Beset, as well, by an abusive unprecedented soundtrack that includes hearted charm, as well as the voice mother and chaos in school, she enters the Beatles, the Stones, the Beach Boys, work of Bill Murray, George Clooney, Cate an alternative school, where she begins the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Smokey Robinson, Blanchett and Jason Schwartzman. her journey away from darkness and Cat Stevens and many more, PIRATE toward love and self-determination. A RADIO is a musical marvel. With Philip powerful and unflinching film. Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans.

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Ambler: Dec 6 (Sun 12:30) Ambler: Dec 9 (Wed 7:30) Ambler: Dec 12 (Sat 9:00am)

Opera at the Ambler The Eric Mintel Quartet: A Jazz Family Movie Day: La Forza del Destino Holiday A Celebration of Giving! Verdi (2007) Teatro del Maggio Musicale, The renowned Eric Mintel Quartet comes to Help us kick off the Holiday season with this Florence 3hr Ambler for this special concert. In addition special family event to benefit Toys For Tots. Violeta Urmana and Marcello Giordani give to holiday favorites, EMQ will perform Vince Admission is free when you bring a new, stunning performances in the roles of Donna Guaraldi’s music from A Charlie Brown unwrapped gift to donate. This fun, family Leonora and Don Alvaro, portraying the tragic Christmas accompanied by images on screen morning will include a special screening of Toy love story between the two characters with the and the Wissahickon High School Choir. Tickets Story and will have food, raffles, face-painting, utmost vehemence. (Please visit the Ambler are $12 and are available at the box office or and special surprise guests. Check our website Theater website or the full opera page in this online at AmblerTheater.org. For more info for more details. Previews for more info on tickets, schedule, etc.) on The Eric Mintel Quartet, visit EricMintelQuartet.com.

Ambler: Dec 15 (Tue 6:30) Ambler: Dec 20 (Sun 4:30) Ambler: Dec 31 (Thu 8:00)

Ambler Main Street Handel’s Messiah Phil Roy’s Circus of Friends – Holiday Sing-A-Long Presented by The Choristers New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with the Ambler Symphony The Choristers will present the Christmas portion Back by popular demand, local music star Phil Roy Join Ambler Main Street and the Ambler Symphony of Handel’s MESSIAH as well as selected solos returns to the Ambler to ring in the New Year. Phil for their annual holiday concert. Raise your voices and choruses, including the “Hallelujah Chorus”. will be joined on-stage with a collection of other and then stick around for a special screening of Accompanying the choir will be a 12 piece local musicians. His intimate and engaging concert the holiday favorite White Christmas. (The film will chamber orchestra. The Choristers of Upper last summer was one of the most memorable begin after the concert at roughly 8:00.) Tickets Dublin are an ecumenical choir that has been events in the recent history of the new Ambler are $10 and are available at the theater box office. making music since 1978. Tickets are $20 for Theater. Tickets are $30 in advance and #35 at adults, $15 for senior citizens, $10 for college/ the door. They are available at the theater box high school students and $5 for younger children. office and at PhilRoy.com. Tickets are available at the theater box office and online at TheChoristers.org. For more info, visit TheChoristers.org, e-mail [email protected], or call the choir at (215) 542-7871. The concert will last approx 1 hour 45 mins. WINTER CINEMATHEQUE SERIES ‘10 The Cinematheque series contains the combined schedules for both the County Theater and the Ambler Theater.

County: Jan 25 (Mon 7:30) Ambler: Feb 3 (Wed 7:30) Love & Death (The Horror) A mini horror-fest for the bleak mid-winter.

County: Feb 8 (Mon 7:30) Ambler: Feb 10 (Wed 5:30)

Lou DiCrescenzo presents Cartoon Capers Film preservationist Lou DiCrescenzo returns with his zaniest collection of cartoons yet. These rare treasures are a real treat to see on the big screen. Don’t miss this chance to see Bugs Bunny, Honey Half-Witch, the Pink Panther and more. (Consult website for program The Invisible Man Frankenstein specifics.) 1933 – 1 hr 11 min – USA – b/w – digital 1931 – 1 hr 11 min – USA – b/w – digital Universal – d: James Whale – w/Claude Rains, Universal – d: James Whale – w/Boris Karloff Gloria Stewart Boris Karloff plays the monster created by Dr. Based on H.G. Wells classic story, THE INVISIBLE Frankenstein out of corpses. But after he has MAN tells the ghastly tale of a scientist who been brought to life, the monster becomes finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing uncontrollable. This horror classic is a must-see so, he becomes murderously insane. Starring for any horror fan. Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart.

County: Feb 15 (Mon 7:30) Ambler: Feb 17 (Wed 5:30) Ambler: Feb 24 (Wed 7:30) County: Feb 22 (Mon 7:30)

The Giant from the Unknown 1958 – 1 hr 17 min – USA – b/w – 35mm Let the Right One In The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy d: Richard E. Cunha 1958 – 1 hr 5 min – Mexico – b/w – 35mm From the depths of the Lou DiCrescenzo vault 2008 – 1 hr 55 min – Sweden – HD digital d: Tomas Alfredson – with subtitles d: Rafael Portillo comes this wild tale about a small band of Lou DiCrescenzo presents his wildest film yet warriors led by a depraved giant of a man Picked on in school and largely ignored by his divorced parents, 12-year old Oskar’s life is with this rare Mexican horror film. A mad doctor known as Vargas. A lightning bolt frees Vargas builds a robot in order to steal a valuable Aztec from a state of suspended animation and bleak. Looking for companionship and the strength to stand up to his tormentors, he finds treasure from a tomb guarded by a centuries old sends him out to terrorize a rural mountain living mummy. “See the relentless machine battle village. With vintage trailers. friendship with his new neighbor Eli. This horror gem from Sweden takes off when Eli’s secret is the gruesome corpse.” Also featuring vintage revealed. trailers. Ambler Theater

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December February 5 BATMAN 6 FINDING NEVERLAND Live Action - 1966 - PG - 105 min. Live Action - 2004 - PG - 106 min. 12 FAMILY MOVIE DAY: Celebrate Giving! 13 AN AMERICAN TAIL See page 5 for info. Animated - 1986 - G - 80 min. 19 PRANCER 20 HOTEL FOR DOGS Live Action - 1989 - PG - 103 min. Live Action - 2009 - PG - 100 min. 27 CORALINE January Animated - 2009 - PG - 100 min.

2 THE LAND BEFORE TIME Animated - 1988 - G - 69 min. March 9 A LITTLE PRINCESS Live Action - 1995 - G - 97 min. 6 GHOSTBUSTERS Live Action - 1984 - PG - 105 min. 16 WALLACE AND GROMIT: The Curse of the Were Rabbit 13 JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS Animated - 2005 - G - 85 min. Live Action/Animated - 1963 - G - 104 min. 23 THE GOONIES 20 KUNG FU PANDA Live Action - 1985 - PG - 114 min. Animated - 2008 - PG - 92 min. 30 MADAGASCAR 27 SPY KIDS Animated - 2005 - PG - 86 min. Live Action - 2001 - PG - 88 mim.

April 3 THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX Animated - 2008 - G - 93 min.

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Half Series Subscription – Pick five operas and save 10%. Ambler Members: $100; General Public: $117. Individual Tickets – Ambler Members: $22; General Public: $26. Tickets are available - online at AmblerTheater.org; by phone (215) 348-1878 Ext. 15; or at the Ambler Theater Box Office. (Tickets are non-refundable.)

January 17, Sunday, 12:30 pm February 21, Sunday, 12:30 pm March 14, Sunday, 12:30 pm Benvenuto Cellini Carmen Eugene Onegin Berlioz (2007) Salzburg Festival - 2hr 30min Bizet (2009) La Scala Gala - 3hr Tchaikovsky (2008) Opera de Paris - 3hr Berlioz‘s Benvenuto Cellini is a complex, richly Be a part of La Scala’s Opening Night Gala with Tchaikovsky’s classic tale of a selfish hero who detailed and prolifically imaginative opera that this special performance of Bizet’s masterpiece lives to regret his blasé rejection of a young was hailed as “the surprise hit of this year’s Carmen. The tale of a soldier who is wooed by a woman’s love and his careless incitement of a Salzburg festival.” With director Philipp Stölzl, sultry cigarette factory worker who ultimately fatal duel with his best friend. The Opera de Paris conductor Valery Gergiev and accompanied by pushes him to murder. One of the most opens its season with a world-class guest: the the Vienna Philharmonic and chorus. memorable and haunting operas in the repertoire. Bolshoi from Moscow.

April 11, Sunday, 12:00 pm April 25, Sunday, 12:30 pm May 16, Sunday, 12:30 pm Die Walküre La Bohéme Rigoletto Encore Wagner (2008) Palau de les Arts - 5hr Puccini (2009) - 2hr 30min Verdi (2008)Teatro Regio, Parma - 3hr The second part of The Ring Cycle, Wagner’s Giacomo Puccini’s immortal opera in a high An encore performance from the Verdi Festival fever-dream becomes reality. Shape-shifting budget feature-film version directed by Academy with Maestro Leo Nucci (possibly the greatest tableaux unfold before our eyes: 3D computer Award nominee Robert Dornhelm. Starring the Italian baritone working today) sings the title projections evoke computer games, organic opera world’s “dream team”, soprano Anna role, a role he has played over 400 times and structures built of athletic performers that Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón. one that allows him to fully showcase his ex- recall the “Cirque du soleil,” and much more. traordinary talent.

2009 – End of Year Appeal Dear Friends of the Ambler Theater, As we come to the end of the new Ambler Theater’s 6th year, we thank you, our friends and members, for all of your support. Here are the highlights of what we’ve accomplished in 2009: • New concession stand with more items and fountain drinks • More films with the addition of High Definition Digital Projection • More free events for members • A restored facade and entry doors will be completed by the end of the year Challenging financial times have made accomplishing the above more difficult. We have experienced a drop in grant funding and a re-alignment from business sponsors. We need your support. Your financial support is needed now more than ever. And, your support will be put to good use in our streamlined, efficient operation. Please consider an end-of-year gift. Your special gift will help support our Special Programming. It will also help defray such costs as our Quarterly Previews Magazine, our newly re-designed web-site and our upgraded ticketing and concession sales stations. To make a gift today, use the form below or visit our website at AmblerTheater.org (an easy and convenient way to make a secure gift). Thank you for all of your support, and see you at the Movies.

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