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PreviewsDECEMBER 2006 - MARCH 2007 Ivana Baquero in PAN’S LABYRINTH Baquero in PAN’S Ivana

INCLUDES BOTH OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS C OUNTY T HEATER.ORG 215 345 6789 Welcome to the nonprofit County Theater The County Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

ADMISSION When will films play? Main Attractions General...... $8.00 Film Booking. Our main films play week-to-week from Friday Members...... $4.50 through Thursday. Every Monday we determine what new films Seniors (62+) will start on Friday, what current films will end on Thursday, Children under 18 and and what current films will continue through Friday for another Students w/valid I.D...... $6.00 week. All films are subject to this week-to-week decision-mak- Early Matinee ...... $5.00 ing process. We try to play all of our Main Attraction films as (shows prior to 2:30 pm) soon as possible. (For more info on the business of booking Late Matinee ...... $6.00 films and why some films play longer or sooner than others, (shows starting between 2:30 & 5:30 pm) visit our website.) Wed Early Matinee (before 2:30 pm)...... $4.50 When Will a Film’s Run Start? Affiliated Theaters Members*...... $5.50 After we decide on Monday (Tuesday at the latest) what new *Affiliated Theaters Members films will start on Friday, we immediately let you know on our We are happy to announce that the Ambler Theater, the County website and on our hotline. Theater, and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute have reciprocal We’ll send you an email message every Tuesday as to what admission benefits. Your membership will allow you $5.50 is coming and going on Friday. (Sign up by emailing us at admission at the other theaters. (You must present your member- [email protected].) ship card to obtain this discount.) If there is a particular film that you don’t want to miss, call our box office (215/345-6789 ext. 6), and leave your name Be a Member and telephone number and the particular film that you want Become a member of the nonprofit County Theater and show your to see (on the answering machine is ok). We’ll put that on our support for good films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for a “Film Call List,” and then we’ll call you on the right Monday membership form. and tell you that your film is starting that Friday. (Two requests: Policies please leave a telephone number where you have an answer- Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our ing machine, and please don’t request every film on the flyer.) “Regular Films.” However, all age children are welcome to our special And When Will a Film’s Run End? “Kids Films” series. This decision happens by the same process – we decide on Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets Monday which films will end on Thursday. Again, we immedi- (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. ately let you know on our website, on our hotline, and in our Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring outside weekly email messages. food and drink into the theater. Make Sure That We Have Your Email Address The County Theater has wheelchair accessible auditoriums We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement via our weekly email notices. Visit our web site to sign up, and devices. Please see the theater manager when you arrive. then stay plugged into our latest programming news. Give us Feedback Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we wel- Special Programs come your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better. Call Our Special Programs are scheduled for specific dates and (215) 345-6789, or email us at [email protected] times, which are listed in this PREVIEWS brochure. Check our website and hotline for any additions or changes. County Theater 20 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-6789 HOTLINE 215-348-1878 Administrative Office CountyTheater.org MAIN ATTRACTIONS MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Venus Notes on a Scandal Pan’s Labyrinth Great Britain – 1 hr 34 min – Roger Great Britain – Richard Eyre Spain – 1 hr 52 min – Guillermo del Toro Michell NOTES ON A SCANDAL presents a With subtitles Volver This charming British comedy revolves tangled story of friendship between PAN’S LABYRINTH is the darkly beguiling The Painted Veil Little Children around two seasoned actors whose lives journey of a precocious young girl in Spain – 2 hr – Pedro Almodovar two female teachers played with pitch- USA/China – John Curran USA – 2 hr 17 min – Todd Field are thrown into chaos when a young war-torn 1940s Spain. A fairy tale not With subtitles perfect skill by Cate Blanchett and Naomi Watts and Edward Norton This powerful, wryly funny, and piercingly woman comes to visit. Peter O’Toole, still even remotely intended for children, Pedro Almodovar continues to explore Judi Dench. A relationship of mutual star as a middle class doctor and a sad film is serious American filmmaking charismatic and silver-tongued, scores this entrancing magical-realist drama the feminine mystique of mothers and admiration turns into one of jealousy society girl in this visually lush 1920’s at its best. Examining the emotional a bull’s-eye with his funny (and randy) concocts a menacing spin on Alice in daughters. VOLVER is a lush tale about and betrayal as dangerous secrets period piece set in Hong Kong. Their lives of a group of suburban characters, lead performance. Wry British humor Wonderland. With a combination of a mother’s return to her hometown threaten their lives. A superb and unhappy marriage is given a chance LITTLE CHILDREN is sharply co-written and keenly observed human behavior gritty war realities and fantastic dream after her death to fix the problems that suspenseful drama about love, envy, at redemption when they undertake a and impressively directed by Todd Field, make this funny and touching film a sequences, this stunningly original film she couldn’t resolve during her life. The and loyalty. deadly journey deep into the heart of and features nuanced performances small gem. is powerful and moving and well-worth enchanting Penelope Cruz lights up the China. Featuring a transcendent score from Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, the violent, scary ride. screen in yet another Almodovar triumph. from Alexandre Desplat, THE PAINTED Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, and VEIL is adapted from the novel by Noah Emmerich. A surprisingly funny and W. Somerset Maugham. quietly stunning film from the director of In the Bedroom.

The Good German Miss Potter USA – 1 hr 45 min – Steven Soderbergh The Namesake Great Britain – Chris Noonan Elegantly photographed in black and India/USA – 2 hr 2 min – Mira Nair Renee Zellweger stars in the title role white, THE GOOD GERMAN is a sleek Mostly in English of this biopic about Beatrix Potter, Perfume: The Story and stylish thriller about an American Infamous From acclaimed Indian director Mira author of the Peter Rabbit stories and The History Boys of a Murderer journalist in post-WWII Berlin who USA – 1 hr 55 min – Douglas McGrath Nair, THE NAMESAKE is a thoughtful film other children’s books. Director Chris Great Britain – 1 hr 50 min – Nicholas France/Germany – 2 hr 27 min – Tom becomes embroiled in a mystery Another film about Truman Capote? about family, love, and self-discovery. Noonan (Babe) is well-versed in the Hytner Tykwer - In English involving his former mistress. Visually Yes, and this one is just as good as last It’s about two generations of an Indian- milieu of imaginative fancy, and he deftly Adapted from the blockbuster play, THE German filmmaker Tom Tykwer (Run Lola appealing and smartly written, this latest year’s Capote. Adapted from the best- American family – the parents who presents this story about creativity and HISTORY BOYS centers on the battle Run) takes a surrealistic turn in this offering from director Soderbergh is a selling biography by George Plimpton, moved from Calcutta to the U.S., and the workings of an artist’s mind. It is for the hearts and minds of a group long-anticipated film about a young man conscious attempt to make a film in the INFAMOUS also recounts the period their son who struggles to reconcile also about a woman trying to realize her of young pupils at a British grammar with an extraordinary sense of smell. His style of the golden age of Hollywood. of Truman Capote’s career when he his American identity with his cultural dreams in Victorian England. With Ewan school (high school in England). The obsession to create the ultimate scent With George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, researched and wrote In Cold Blood. heritage. This fine film is an affectionate McGregor and Emily Watson. INFAMOUS has its own unique and ensemble cast is superb and consists of comes at a very high price – namely, and touching portrait of one family’s and Tobey Maguire. stylish spin on the subject and is a the same boys who played the roles on serial murder. Set in 18th century journey to a new life. fascinating companion piece. The cast stage. This is a lively and innovative film France, PERFUME is a remarkably includes Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, full of comedy and pathos. audacious film that is visually stunning Peter Bogdanovich, and Jeff Daniels. and artistically challenging. 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Wright Fredendall Building Company Janet Borowy Jody Bortner & John Strawn Pamela & James Gory John Lyons Robert B. Rosenblatt Skip & Robin Yates Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Murry Gottfried & Merle Citron Gottfried William H. Mandel & Barbara Goodstein Jordan B. Yeager & Kathryn Boockvar Dr. Anthony H. & Julia A. Mapes Bruce & Susan Ross Jackson & Paula Young Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Due to space limitations, only members at the Producer level and above are Wendy Margolis Eric R. & Cheryl W. Royer Michael J. & Suzanne W. Zoglio Dr. Joseph & Barbara Markenson Valerie & Erik Rudolph listed. All 2005 members/donors are listed on the Theater Honor Roll board JoAnn & Paul Maroney Yvette Sabulsky Arts, a federal agency. located in the Theater’s inner lobby. Thank you for your generous support. William & Patricia Marshall Bill & Rona Safier Lawrence Martin Rhoda & Richard Sakulich Listing as of August 31, 2006. Wendy Mason Lisa Sandler 1997 1998 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COUNTY THEATER After a successful capital campaign in 1996, the nonprofit County The Neon Tower is removed from its perch Theater, Inc., purchases the building on April 1, 1997, and becomes the above East State Street in May 1998 and official owner of the County Theater. returns in September 1998 completely In September of 1997, the County restored. 1907 Theater is closed to make major Movies show in the 1938 renovations. The theater re-opens 1999 back room of the The Strand is torn down, making way for the construction of a new, modernized after nine weeks of work. The The Marquee is removed in October former “County Linen” theater. The County Theater opens on September 3, 1938 with a screening of building and its major systems 1999 and is restored and building at 22 South Shirley Temple’s Little Miss Broadway. The County has the latest movie equipment and projection booth are now in re-installed in May 2000. excellent condition. Main Street. It is 1925 and, more importantly, is equipped with air conditioning! called Hellyer’s Movie Doylestown’s first actual movie theater is built House. in 1925 at the location of the current County Theater. It’s called the Strand Theatre and it opens on February 2, 1925. It’s operated by Nicholas F. Power and partner Joseph A. Wodock.

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A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Without the help and support of our 1970s 1992 members, the County Theater project The theater runs for a time The chair of the Doylestown would never have happened. Member- as a dollar theater showing Revitalization Board, Judge ships continue to be the bedrock of our Edmund V. Ludwig, approaches success. Thank you all. We’d also like to second run films. It also thank our Board of Directors, who guide owner Rudolph and a local film hosts occasional live rock and oversee the theater. Our current concerts. society, Closely Watched Films, Board members are: Molly Lowell (Presi- about saving the theater. The dent), Louise McLeod (Vice President), film society agrees to take on Cheryl Royer (Secretary), Ron Strouse the theater as a non-profit en- (Treasurer), Herb Benjamin, Jim Bunn, 1980s terprise, with John Toner as the Pamela Byers, Gregory J. Gore, Mary Beth Charles Kahn’s widow sells the Executive Direc- Kineke, Jack McMillin, Richard Patterson, 1937 1940 building to local businessman tor. This non-profit Scott Petersen, John Soffronoff, Sandra The Strand is sold to William Goldman & On November Teel Trainer, Lynn Taylor, Lou White, and 1950s Jonathan Rudolph. The back third venture, with the Associates, a Philadelphia-based movie 18, 1940, a John Toner (Executive Director). The theater is leased to of the building is converted into help of hundreds 1909 theater chain. Charles Kahn, a Philadelphia near capacity Some additional renovations are on the way – like more lighting and a new Claude Schlanger and the apartments. The theater is of volunteers, Hellyer’s Movie real estate developer and a competitor of crowd attends PA system for Theater 1, so that we can better host special events. We’re also Budco Theaters Chain. In the then divided into two smaller breathes life back looking at replacing the carpets in the inner lobby and theater aisles, as well House is sold to Goldman, purchases a separate property the first mid-fifties, yellow ceramic tiles, auditoriums. The theater faces into the theater. as generally refreshing the inner lobby design. These changes will occur over Otto Kolbe, owner of on the corner of Clinton and State Streets Sunday movie as well as upper blue tiles, are hard times. The theater is run The theater the next 6-12 months. the Lenape Building intending to open a competing theater screening in at 1 South Main added to the façade, which, by two different independent reopens on February 3, 1993 Please give us your feedback. Your thoughts and suggestions and feedback called the County Theater. Kahn approaches Doylestown. are welcome. Email us at [email protected] or leave a message at together with the original lower operators to limited success. with a screening of Enchanted Street. The theater Wodock about managing his theater. Seven 215-348-1878. And if you have any old photos or memorabilia of the theater, blue tiles, give the theater its The theater closes in 1992. April. The Crying Game opens moves across the months later, Kahn buys out Goldman we’d love to see them. current distinctive look. Budco a week later in the second au- street to an and moves his plans for the County to the builds the Barn Twin Cinema ditorium. The non-profit group Thanks, auditorium in the Strand Theatre site. Lenape Building, in Doylestown Township in the starts renovating the theater John Toner, Executive Director where it stays from late 1960s, and continues to and restoring its art deco style. December 1, 2006 1909-1925. operate the County into the early 1970s. 0RIVATEDINNER PARTIESAND High school. College. Real world. CORPORATELUNCHEONS Sometimes they just need a little push. PREPAREDBYONE OFTHEAREAS Every parent wants their child to be If you feel that your child needs help in PREMIERCHEFS successful. Whether it’s getting into a presenting themselves on paper and good college, or finding a fulfilling in-person, or identifying their passions career, parents know when a child and marketable skills, let Jo give needs some assistance. them a push. Author and national speaker, Parents and students from all over Jo Leonard guides students into Bucks County have found Jo to be the colleges and careers by teaching them “spark” that inspired a career. Read professional career skills to build their their comments at Jo’s web site. +BNJF
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