Ambler Theater Previews5 8 A DECEMBER 2006 - MARCH 2007 Peter O’Toole and Jodie Whittaker in VENUS in Whittaker and Jodie O’Toole Peter INCLUDES BOTH 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. 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- Matinee (before 5:30 pm) ...............................$6.00 ing process. We try to play all of our Main Attractions films as Wed Early Matinee (before 2:30 pm) ...............$5.00 soon as possible. (For more info on the business of booking Affiliated Theaters Members* ...........................$5.50 films and why some films play longer or sooner than others, *Affiliated Theaters Members visit our website.) We are happy to announce that the Ambler Theater, the County When Will a Film’s Run Start? Theater, and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute have reciprocal After we decide on Monday (Tuesday at the latest) what new admission benefits. Your membership will allow you $5.50 films will start on Friday, we immediately let you know on our admission at the other theaters. (You must present your member- website and on our hotline. ship card to obtain this discount.) We’ll send you an email message every Tuesday as to what Be a Member is coming and going on Friday. (Sign up by emailing us at Become a member of the nonprofit Ambler Theater and show your [email protected].) support for good films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for If there is a particular film that you don’t want to miss, call a membership form. our box office (215/793-4970), and leave your name and Policies telephone number and the particular film that you want to see Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to (on the answering machine is ok). We’ll put that on our “Film our “Regular Films.” However, all age children are welcome to our Call List,” and then we’ll call you on the right Monday and tell special “Kids Films” series. you that your film is starting that Friday. (Two requests: please leave a telephone number where you have an answering ma- Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets chine, and please don’t request every film on the flyer.) (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. And When Will a Film’s Run End? Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring out- side food and drink into the theater. This decision happens by the same process – we decide on Monday which films will end on Thursday. Again, we immedi- The Ambler Theater has wheelchair accessible auditoriums ately let you know on our website, on our hotline, and in our and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement weekly email messages. devices. Please see the theater manager when you arrive. Make Sure That We Have Your Email Address Give us Feedback Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we wel- We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling come your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better. Call via our weekly email notices. Visit our website to sign up, and (215) 345-7855, or email us at [email protected] then stay plugged into our latest programming news. Ambler Theater Special Programs Our Special Programs are scheduled for specific dates and 108 East Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 times, which are listed in this PREVIEWS brochure. Check our 215-345-7855 HOTLINE website and hotline for any additions or changes. 215-348-1878 Administrative Office AmblerTheater.org MAIN ATTRACTIONS MAIN ATTRACTIONS Little Children The Painted Veil Venus USA – 2 hr 17 min – Todd Field USA/China – John Curran Great Britain – 1 hr 34 min – Roger This powerful, wryly funny, and piercingly Naomi Watts and Edward Norton Michell Volver Pan’s Labyrinth sad film is serious American filmmaking star as a middle class doctor and a This charming British comedy revolves Notes on a Scandal society girl in this visually lush 1920’s around two seasoned actors whose lives Spain – 2 hr – Pedro Almodovar Spain – 1 hr 52 min – Guillermo del Toro at its best. Examining the emotional Great Britain – Richard Eyre period piece set in Hong Kong. Their are thrown into chaos when a young With subtitles With subtitles lives of a group of suburban characters, NOTES ON A SCANDAL presents a unhappy marriage is given a chance woman comes to visit. Peter O’Toole, still Pedro Almodovar continues to explore PAN’S LABYRINTH is the darkly beguiling LITTLE CHILDREN is sharply co-written tangled story of friendship between at redemption when they undertake a charismatic and silver-tongued, scores the feminine mystique of mothers and journey of a precocious young girl in and impressively directed by Todd Field, two female teachers played with pitch- deadly journey deep into the heart of a bull’s-eye with his funny (and randy) daughters. VOLVER is a lush tale about war-torn 1940s Spain. A fairy tale not and features nuanced performances perfect skill by Cate Blanchett and China. Featuring a transcendent score lead performance. Wry British humor a mother’s return to her hometown even remotely intended for children, from Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Judi Dench. A relationship of mutual from Alexandre Desplat, THE PAINTED and keenly observed human behavior after her death to fix the problems that this entrancing magical-realist drama Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, and admiration turns into one of jealousy VEIL is adapted from the novel by make this funny and touching film a she couldn’t resolve during her life. The concocts a menacing spin on Alice in Noah Emmerich. A surprisingly funny and and betrayal as dangerous secrets W. Somerset Maugham. small gem. enchanting Penelope Cruz lights up the Wonderland. With a combination of quietly stunning film from the director of threaten their lives. A superb and In the Bedroom. screen in yet another Almodovar triumph. gritty war realities and fantastic dream suspenseful drama about love, envy, sequences, this stunningly original film and loyalty. is powerful and moving and well worth the violent, scary ride. 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, The U.S. vs. John Lennon Perfume: The Story and stylish thriller about an American USA – 1 hr 38 min – David Leaf and John From acclaimed Indian director Mira author of the Peter Rabbit stories and The History Boys of a Murderer journalist in post-WWII Berlin who Scheinfeld 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 THE U.S. vs. JOHN LENNON examines about family, love, and self-discovery. Noonan (Babe) is well-versed in the Hytner Tykwer - In English involving his former mistress. Visually the life of an amazingly influential 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 individual and how his role as both a 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 musician and political activist influenced 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 a generation’s view of America. 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. Interweaving historical footage and 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, interviews, this fascinating film explores heritage. This fine film is an affectionate McGregor and Emily Watson. ensemble cast is superb and consists of comes at a very high price – namely, and Tobey Maguire. the Vietnam era through the lens of and touching portrait of one family’s the same boys who played the roles on serial murder. Set in 18th century today. journey to a new life. stage. This is a lively and innovative film France, PERFUME is a remarkably full of comedy and pathos. audacious film that is visually stunning and artistically challenging. A MBLER T HEATER.ORG 215 345 7855 Meet the challenge . make a gift . and help us complete our Capital Campaign. We’re almost there! 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