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Arnold Schwarzenegger meets his match against an extraterrestrial hunter in the sci-fi/-horror classic "Predator."
Sci-fi action classic ‘Predator’ stalks into Ambler Theater
In the parlance of the horror fan, the Final Girl is the one who lives. In "Predator," Arnold Schwarzenegger plays one of cinema's finest Final Girls. more
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Jockey Josean Ramirez wore No. 6 silks in his last race, in October of 2016.
Life in the fast lane of professional horse racing
For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners. more
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From left, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Gene Wilder and Teri Garr star in Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” one of the “funniest comedies ever made.”
It's Alive! ‘Young Frankenstein’ revived at Ambler Theater
When you return home from watching “Young Frankenstein,” do yourself a favor and put on the 1935 classic "Bride of Frankenstein." more
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The palpable chemistry between stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in “To Have and Have Not” still sparkles, 80 years after director Howard Hawks adapted the move from a script by William Faulkner.
Bogey and Bacall electrify the Ambler Theater in ‘To Have and Have Not’
The contemporary assessment of 1944’s “To Have and Have Not” is that it was too derivative of “Casablanca.” But it was in the hands of masters. more
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Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 classic “Notorious,” starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, is a Cold War spy thriller combined with a heady mix of romance, tension and moral ambiguity.
A timeless spy thriller highlights a trinity of talent
For any cinephile or Alfred Hitchcock aficionado, "Notorious" (1946) is a cornerstone of his legacy. more
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Paddy May, Tony Braithwaite and Renee McFillin in "An Act of God" at Act II Playhouse.
Act II's divine comedy: Tony Braithwaite plays God
Act II Playhouse inaugurates its 2024-2025 season with "An Act of God" by David Javerbaum. more
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Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, seen on stage with Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, drew a capacity crowd Monday at Wissahickon High School in Montgomery County’s Lower Gwynedd Township as they campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris. Both governors are potential vice presidential picks for Harris, who became the presumptive Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek a second term.
Shapiro and Whitmer take the stage for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris’ Democratic campaign came to the Wissahickon High School gymnasium on Monday. more
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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of the fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and E. Evergreen avenues early Monday. Photo by Jeff Meade
Fatal crash with stolen car kills 15-year-old passenger, injures 3 others
A fatal crash at Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in Wyndmoor left a 15-year-old dead and multiple others injured early Monday. more
“Sleeping Leopard,” by Lynnette Shelley, is a 24” x 36” ink and acrylic on wood panel work of art.
Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals
Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did. more
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In director John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” Kurt Russell as researcher R.J. MacReady faces a creature capable of transforming itself into one horror after another.
Nostalgia and horror: Revisiting John Carpenter's ‘The Thing’
John Carpenter’s 1982 classic "The Thing" resonates with a particular nostalgic charm for Gen X viewers. more
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Weavers Way has launched an innovative funding program to go solar with its new Germantown store – something General Manager Jon Roesser hopes to replicate in the future.
A sunny new outlook appears for Weavers Way
With a big flat roof on its new supermarket in Germantown, the Weavers Way grocery co-op is going solar. more
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“Show Her the Money” is the story of a group of female business investors who focus on women entrepreneurs, and help them break into the world of venture capital. Actress Sharon Gless is in white. The documentary screens at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, at Ambler Theater, and will be followed by a panel discussion.
‘Show Her the Money’ champions female entrepreneurs
On July 20, the historic Ambler Theater will host a screening of "Show Her the Money," a powerful documentary directed by Ky Dickens. more
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Summer camps offer options
If your youngsters aren’t already scheduled to the max with summer activities, here are a few camp options that offer diverse opportunities to play, learn and lead. more
The 1942 Oscar-winning film “Casablanca,” number three on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest films of all time, has been deified -- and parodied -- for more than 80 years.
As time goes by, we’ll always have ‘Casablanca’
If you’ve already seen “Casablanca,” here’s everything you need to know. If you haven't: What? more
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Fireworks will be part of the lineup for families around the region who are celebrating the Fourth of July.
July Fourth: Parades, fireworks and history
Excited about the red, white and blue but still unsure about how you're going to spend July Fourth? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. more
Random Garden Club members tend a bed at Keystone House hospice.
Planting seeds of friendship
Wearing rubber boots and tromping around her grounds, Garden Club of Philadelphia member Lisa Madzin talks of cutting, planting and digging. more
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Relaxing beside a pond at Awbury Arboretum.
A love of nature for the public good
The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy. more
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Clint Eastwood could have walked the runway in his 1964 cowboy chic from “A Fistful of Dollars,” screening July 2, at the Ambler Theater.
‘A Fistful of Dollars’ inspires a hot cowboy summer
Sweat, tequila, shirts unbuttoned to the navel, and a scintillating playlist are bound to evoke summer vibes. more
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Families around the region celebrated last year’s Fourth of July with patriotic bike parades, joyous music, snazzy headwear, and a visit from ABC’s “Good Morning America,” which spent part of the holiday broadcasting from Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill..
Celebrate July Fourth with parades, fireworks and history 
You don’t have to fight the traffic and the crowds in Center City to celebrate Independence Day in the nation’s birthplace. more
With “Jaws,” the film’s then 26-year-old director Steven Spielberg and his team created the blueprint for the summer movie blockbuster.
A blockbuster, ‘Jaws’, cracks the surface in Ambler
In the sweltering summer of 1975, a great white shark emerged from the depths of the ocean and splashed onto the silver screen. more
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