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Previews101H SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2017 and Ali Fazal in VICTORIA & ABDUL & VICTORIA in Ali Fazal Judi Dench and

INCLUDES OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS H IWAYT HEATER.ORG 267 864 0065 Welcome to the nonprofit Hiway Theater The Hiway Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

How can you support the Hiway Theater? ADMISSION Be a member. Become a member of the non- General...... $10.50 profit Hiway Theater and show Members...... $6.00 your support for good films and Seniors (62+) & Students...... $8.00 a cultural landmark. See back Matinees panel for a membership form MEMBER Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri before 4:30 or join online. Your financial Sat & Sun before 2:30...... $8.00 support is tax-deductible. Wed Early Matinee before 2:30...... $7.00 Make a gift. Affiliated Theater Members*...... $6.00 Your additional gifts and support make us even better. Your You must present your membership card to obtain membership discounts. donations are fully tax-deductible. Contact our Business Office The above ticket prices are subject to change. at 215 348 1878 x117 or at [email protected]. Be a sponsor. All ticket prices will increase on October 1, 2017, including member tickets. Consult our web site for details. Receive prominent recognition for your business in exchange for helping our nonprofit theater. Recognition comes in a variety of ways – on our movie screens, in our brochures, and on our *Affiliated Theater Members website. Contact us at 215 348 1878 x112 or at All members of our theater are entitled to members tickets at all [email protected]. “Renew Theaters” (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as Get our weekly email notices. at participating “Art House Theaters” nationwide. For more informa- We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling tion, visit our website. via our weekly email notices. Visit our website to sign up, and Policies then stay plugged into our latest programming news. Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our Give us feedback. films or programs unless specifically indicated. Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets welcome your feedback. Please let us know what we can do (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. better. Contact us at 215 348 1878, or Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring out- [email protected]. side food and drink into the theater. Special thanks. Accessibility & Hearing Assistance – The Hiway Theater The Hiway Theater receives funding support through has wheelchair-accessible auditoriums and restrooms, and a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a is equipped with hearing enhancement devices. (For head- state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Penn- phones, please see the theater manager when you arrive.) sylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Parking Check our website for parking information. We’re Nonprofit. The Hiway Theater is owned and operated by Hiway Theatre, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The official registra- tion and financial information of Hiway Theatre, Inc. may be Hiway Theater obtained for the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1 800 732 0999. Registration 267 864 0065 HOTLINE does not imply endorsement. 215 348 1878 Administrative Office HiwayTheater.org

PREVIEWS (101) SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY HIWAY THEATRE, INC. 212 OLD YORK ROAD, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 ISSUE NO. 101 MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Main Attractions What main films will play at the Hiway? Predicting in advance what films will play at our beloved one-screen Hiway is the biggest challenge that we face. It is very hard to know ahead of time. The films listed here are an educated guess. Our website is always the best place to get up-to-the-minute information. Scheduling our main films is week- to-week. On Monday, we decide what main film will play starting that Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we set the showtimes for the upcoming week and then update our website and telephone hotline. We also send out a weekly email (sign Murder on the Orient Express up at our website). Sometimes, we book USA - Kenneth Branagh a main film a few weeks in advance, Kenneth Branagh’s highly anticipated adaptation of ’s classic murder which we post on our website. mystery. Set on a lavish train ride, thirteen passengers all become suspects after an For our latest Main Attractions plans, American tycoon is murdered. Branagh plays world-famous Belgian detective Hercule visit: HiwayTheater.org. (Or call our Poirot, who must solve the murder before another occurs. An all-star ensemble cast Hotline at 267-864-0065) includes Judi Dench, , , , and Penelope Cruz.

Victoria & Abdul Marshall Suburbicon UK - - 1 hr 52 min USA - Reginald Hudlin USA - - 1 hr 45 min This remarkable story details the real-life Chadwick Boseman stars as a young George Clooney directs a friendship between Queen Victoria and Thurgood Marshall years before he script with an amazing cast including a young clerk who travels from India to became the first African-American and Julianne Moore. Set in attend to the Queen during her Golden Supreme Court Justice. In a career the 1950s, a seemingly mild-mannered Jubilee. As the pair become closer, defining case, Marshall is an attorney father must navigate a seedy, violent Victoria begins to see the changing for the NAACP representing a young undercurrent that operates beneath an world in a different light. A fantastic chauffeur accused of attempted murder. idyllic suburban existence. A hilarious performance by Judi Dench who stars Part illuminating biopic, part courtroom and stylish dark comedy from the Coens alongside , Eddie drama, MARSHALL is a powerful film. and Clooney. Also starring as Izzard, and Bollywood star Ali Fazal. the hard-boiled detective. SpecialH programs AUTUMN 2017

Sept 14 Thurs 7:30 Date subject to change. Classic Thursdays See intro explanation.

The Hiway Theater has a new year-round different films every week!) But that’s not film series: Classic Thursdays. We will have how the movie business works, so we must a classic film every other Thursday night. be flexible in programming these special titles. All things considered, this is the best way to bring you the most varied programs Dates subject to change. possible. Stay up-to-date by email. Due to the fact that we are a single screen The best way to be aware of everything theater, we occasionally must postpone happening at the Hiway is to get our weekly special classic screenings. This happens email. You can sign up right from our All the President’s Men due to unavoidable contractual obligations website. Each week, we will let you know with our distributors. Any change will be 1976 - 2 hr 18 min - USA - color - DCP about the Hiway’s upcoming films and d: Alan J. Pakula - w/ , Robert announced at least a week ahead of time, events. We’ll also let you know about the and will result in pushing the date forward Redford, Jack Warden screenings at our sister theater, the Ambler, One of the all-time great political and or back one week. So before you come, which members can attend for the same newspaper films stars and please check our website or hotline for member price as the Hiway. Dustin Hoffman as Bob Woodward and Carl confirmation. Bernstein, the Washington Post reporters Ticket prices for Classic Thursdays. whose inquiry into suspicious goings-on at Why? Because that’s how the movie biz Our normal ticket prices apply to Classic works. the Watergate Hotel uncovered the biggest Thursdays, except for young cineastes: political scandal of the century. Pakula’s Believe us, we wouldn’t have this “subject patrons 18 and younger will only be classic journalism procedural is both a taut to change” policy if we didn’t have to. charged an admission of $3 for this series. investigative thriller and a deep dive into the (If we made the rules, we’d show 3 or 4 seamy underside of the American political system.

Ambler: Jun 16 Thurs 7:00 Booth Tours 10:30am - 12:30 Get the Behind-the-Scenes look at the Hiway with a tour of the projection booth and other spaces.

Classic Warner Brothers Cartoons 11:00am The whole family can celebrate Art House Theater Day! We’ll be showing Warner Brothers cartoons on the big screen. Join Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy and all the gang for this free screening.

Sept 24 Sun A Matter of Life and Death 4:00 Art House Theater Day 1946 - 1 hr 44 min - UK - color & b/w - DCP Art House Theater Day celebrates the art house theater and d: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger the cultural role it plays in a community. It is a day to recognize w/ David Niven, Kim Hunter the year-round contributions of film and filmmakers, patrons, Set during WWII, a British aviator escapes projectionists, and staff, and the brick and mortar theaters that death and then must argue for his life in front are passionately dedicated to providing access to the best of a celestial court. A gorgeously executed cinematic experience. work from two legendary UK filmmakers. This restored print features a filmed intro with Join us for a day of special programs, giveaways, and a behind- Thelma Schoomaker, famed film editor and the-scenes look at the theater. FREE EVENT! widow of Michael Powell. FREE EVENT! Special programs SpecialH programs AUTUMN 2017

Sept 28 Thurs 6:00 Hiway: Oct 12 Thurs 5:00

TTF Watershed Partnership presents A Watershed Moment: Abington Arts Center presents The Delaware River Basin Rosenwald 2016 - 12 min - USA - color - HD Digital 2015 - 1 hr 35 min - USA - d: Aviva Kempner d: Thomas Lennon The Hiway Theater and Abington Art Center Learn about on-the-ground efforts to protect present a very special evening celebrating the the Delaware River at this special event Affiliated Membership Benefits 100th anniversary of the establishment of the All members of our theater are entitled to featuring Thomas Lennon’s A WATERSHED Rosenwald Fund. Join us for a screening of members tickets at all “Renew Theaters” MOMENT, along with other short films. Lennon’s ROSENWALD, a documentary detailing the life (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as documentary highlights the ongoing stresses of philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, and his well as at participating “Art House Theaters” and the grassroots efforts underway to protect work helping to build thousands of schools nationwide. For more information, visit our and restore the Delaware River. Learn how and houses in African American communities website. local watershed leaders and environmental during the Jim Crow era. Followed by a organizations are involving communities and discussion. More information about tickets universities to ensure clean water within the and the event at hiwaytheater.org/events. Delaware River watershed. Approx. 90 mins. Tickets: $5

Oct 26 Thurs 7:30 Local Filmmakers Date subject to change. See intro explanation. Hiway: Nov 9 Thurs 7:30

Quest 2017 - 1 hr 45 min - USA - color - DCP d: Jonathan Olshefski Filmed with vérité intimacy over the course of a decade, this documentary feature debut is a portrait of a family living in North Philadel- phia. Set against the backdrop of a neighbor- April 27 Thurs 7:30 hood assaulted by inequality and neglect, it follows Christopher “Quest” Rainey and his wife Christine’a “Ma Quest,” as they raise their PsychoIn Search of Israeli Cuisine children and nurture the creative sanctuary 19602016 –- 12 hr 49- USA min - –color b/w - – DCP DCP - -d: d: Roger Alfred Sherman Hitchcock – w/ Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins offered by their home music studio. Hitchcock’sThis mouth-watering most notorious new documentary movie changed follows horror Philadelphia films forever. Chef MichaelJanet Leigh Solomonov makes aon fateful an decisionexploration to spendof the Israelithe night people at the told Bates through Motel, their run food by anda peculiar food traditions. young man This and wide-ranging his “mother.” journey Free for members. Bernardincludes Herrmann’s stops at fine legendary restaurants, score home heightens kitchens, the wineries,tension tocheese a fever makers, pitch. and street vendors, examining the diverse cultural influences and modern inspiration that unite their cuisine. SpecialH programs AUTUMN 2017

Philadelphia Jewish Film Fest Nov 21 Tues 7:30 Nov 30 Thurs 7:30 Date subject to change. Date subject to change. Hiway: Nov 12 Sun 7:00 See intro explanation. See intro explanation.

Spirited Away Close Encounters The Children of Chance 2001 - 2 hr 5 min - Japan - color - DCP of the Third Kind 2016 - 1 hr 35 min - France - color - DCP d: Hayao Miyazaki d: Malik Chibane - w/ subtitles 1977 - 2 hr 17 min - color - USA - DCP Combining Japanese mythology with Through d: - w/ Richard Dreyfuss, In this tender coming-of-age drama, a Jewish the Looking Glass-type whimsy, SPIRITED boy finds friendship, camaraderie, and safety Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, François Truffaut AWAY cemented Miyazaki’s reputation as an A spectacular science fiction adventure by in the shelter of a children’s hospital in Nazi- icon of inspired animation and wondrous, occupied France. Based on a true story, THE blockbuster auteur Steven Spielberg. A blue- lyrical storytelling. A ten-year-old girl is collar worker, played by Richard Dreyfuss, CHILDREN OF CHANCE is a testament to the transported into the spirit world and must resilience and bravery of youth, as captured in encounters a UFO and becomes fixated on pass a series of tests to escape. A riot of explaining the event and the visions he has the charming, naturalistic performances of its color, fantastical imagery, mysticism, and young ensemble cast. as a result. Hailed by Ray Bradbury as the drawn animation at its very best. greatest science fiction movie of all time!

Hiway: Dec 14 Thurs 6:30

HiwayTheater.org In addition to up-to-date movie listings and information about upcoming films and programs, the Hiway Theater website also offers a quick and easy way to become a member. Our weekly email update. Sign up at our website and we’ll send you our weekly email. Old York Road Symphony Holiday Sing-Along The Old York Road Symphony returns to the Hiway for a night of festive holiday music. Raise your voices and then stick around for a special screening of the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street (1947) starring Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood, Maureen O’Hara, and John Join the conversation. Payne. Become a fan of the Hiway Theater on The film will begin after the concert at approximately 8:00. Facebook, , and Instagram. Tickets: $8. Join the Hiway - get the Ambler!

When you become a member of the Hiway Theater, you can see more great films at the Ambler Theater for the member rate. So why wait? MORE CHOICES

Ambler: Sept 19 Tues 7:00 Film 101 Ambler: Sept 28 Thurs 7:30

The Godfather 1972 - 2 hr 55 min - color - R - USA 4K DCP Paramount - d: - w/ Marlon Brando, Al Shampoo Pacino, James Caan, 1975 - 1 hr 49 min - USA - color - DCP One of the greatest American d: Hal Ashby - w/ , Julie Christy, films ever, THE GODFATHER is the Goldie Hawn, Carrie Fisher compelling story of a mafia family IN Hal Ashby’s classic satire set on Election Day establishing itself in America. 4K in 1968. Beatty plays George, a Beverly Hills Featuring legendary performances hairdresser who is romantically involved with by Brando, Pacino and a magnificent several of his clients. The biting script was cast, brilliant direction by Coppola, written by Warren Beatty and Robert Towne. The stunning cinematography by Gordon film includes Carrie Fisher’s big-screen debut. Willis, and a memorable score by Selected and presented by Amelie Hastie, Nino Rota. professor of English, Film, and Media Studies at Amherst College. Free for members.

National Theatre Live SILENT WITH LIVE MUSIC Ambler: Oct 1 Sun 12:30

Yerma 2 hr w/ no intermission Set in contemporary , Billie Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force Ambler: Oct 19 Thurs 7:30 to a staggering, shocking climax. ’s radical production of Federico García Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece is an unmissable theatre phenomenon that sold out Phantom of the Opera its London run at the . 1925 - 1 hr 33 min - USA - b/w - DCP d: Rupert Julian - w/ Lon Chaney Composer Brendan Cooney and Not So Silent Cinema have created a brand-new score for the Tickets: historic silent film THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The new, original score for piano, organ and $18 General strings, moves effortlessly from high melodrama to foreboding modernist textures. It also borrows $16 Members from Gounod’s Faust, the opera which is being staged during the story. Tickets: $13 General; $9.50 Members @ THE AMBLER

NEW RESTORATION Philadelphia Jewish Film Fest

Ambler: Oct 30 Mon 7:30 Ambler: Nov 5 Sun 7:30

Holy Air 2017 - 1 hr 21 min - Israel - color - d: Shady Srour - w/ subtitles Adam is a Christian Arab living in Nazareth - member of a vanishing minority within the Middle East. His wife Lamia is an Arab woman, who runs a foundation for women’s rights. The Philadelphia Story When Adam hears that Lamia is pregnant and 1940 - 1 hr 52 min - USA - b/w - DCP - d: George Cukor - w/ Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, that his father is ill, he evaluates his life and Jimmy Stewart gives his failing business ideas one last try. A classic, dazzling romantic comedy starring three of Hollywood’s most legendary stars: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. On the eve of a wealthy socialite’s second marriage, she spars with her ex-husband and flirts with an undercover tabloid reporter. Jimmy Stewart won an Academy Award for his performance. An impeccably charming masterpiece of comedy, now presented in a brand new digital restoration!

Royal Opera NEW RESTORATION Ambler: Dec 14 Thurs 7:30 Ambler: Nov 19 Sun 12:30 Ambler: Nov 21 Tues 7:30

Stop Making Sense Edward Scissorhands La Boheme 1984 - 1 hr 28 min - USA - color - DCP 1990 - 1 hr 45 min - USA - color - DCP 2 hr 35 min w/ one intermission d: d: - w/ Johnny Depp, Winona Giacomo Puccini’s romantic depiction of bohe- We are celebrating the legacy of the late Ryder, Dianne Wiest mian Paris, with memorable music and a love director and arthouse champion Jonathan From the imagination of legendary director story drawn from everyday life, has captivated Demme with a screening of his influential Tim Burton comes the modern gothic fairytale audiences around the world and stands as concert documentary STOP MAKING SENSE. EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. Johnny Depp one of the best-loved of all operas. This new Demme’s first feature-length doc is an plays Edward, the beloved disfigured creation production by Richard Jones is conducted by imaginative portrait of the new-wave band of an inventor that lives on the outskirts of Antonio Pappano and stars a superb young Talking Heads during their 1983 three-night an idyllic suburb. Once the inventor passes cast including Nicole Car, Michael Fabiano and performance at the Pantages Theater in away, Edward moves down the hill where the Mariusz Kwiecien. Hollywood. Crafted with an inventive artistic neighborhood doesn’t quite know what to style, this hybrid narrative-concert is a must- make of him. A wildly creative and touching Tickets: see for both film and music lovers. story that has become a cult hit since its $18 General initial release. Find out why it always snows on $16 Members Christmas!

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