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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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“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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“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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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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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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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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Japanese director and animator Mamoru Hosoda’s “Belle” takes “a tale as old as time” and uses it to tell an original story about the digital masks we wear, and the ways we strive to show one another what’s underneath.
“Belle” vibrantly reimagines ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Clark Park
“You may not be able to start over in the real world, but you can start over in the world of the U.” So intones a Siri-esque narrator as we are guided through a vibrant digital … more
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Marilyn Monroe took what turned out to be an iconic turn on a New York subway grate in “The Seven Year Itch” as actor Tom Ewell looks on. The Billy Wilder comedy screens May 29 at The Ambler Theater.
Your spring guide to Philadelphia area movie screenings
From recent hits to bonafide classics and offbeat cult favorites, this spring and summer bring a slew of movie screenings across the Philadelphia area. more
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Director Walter Hill's cult classic “The Warriors” screens at Ambler Theater May 23. Can … you … dig … it?
‘The Warriors’ come out to play at the Ambler Theater
The opening shots of Walter Hill's “The Warriors,” screening Thursday, May 23 at the Ambler Theater, set the stage for what's to come: a vision of New York City that's part funhouse, part real urban grime. more
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Wyndmoor native Craig Shoemaker has performed in every major comedy venue in the country, has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, and was a regular on “Hollywood Squares.”
Emmy-winning comic returns for Sellersville performance
I like to think that I discovered Chestnut Hill area native Craig Shoemaker, who will be performing his stand-up comedy act at Sellersville Theater in Bucks County, about a half-hour drive from … more
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Guests at a reception following a Broadway opening gather in Terence McNally’s “It’s only a Play” on stage at Act II Playhouse in Ambler.
The play's the thing in Act II's production of a McNally comedy
Among the 30-odd plays and librettos of Terrence McNally, the madcap humor of "It's Only A Play" stands out. more
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Joseph Washington Price IV
Joseph Washington Price IV was born at Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia on May 21, 1943 to Joseph Price III, a Philadelphia lawyer and Margaret Ellis Price who was a nurse. more
“A Ticket to Ride: Chestnut Hill Amusement Park” will be the subject of an entertaining history of the park at the Ambler Theater on Sunday, Nov. 12. Seen here is the amusement park's lake and promenade on a postcard, circa 1905. The lake still exists today as Hillcrest Pond.
Reliving century-old Chestnut Hill Amusement Park
Current Chestnut Hill residents most likely are unaware that once upon a time the neighborhood boasted a hugely successful amusement park. more
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Curtis Mark Williams and Jessica DalCanton star in the Act II Playhouse production of “Gaslight” through Oct. 22.
Act II’s “Gaslight” shifts gears and races to the finish
The lights wax and wane for no reason. Newlywed Bella hears strange sounds.  “Am I going insane?” she wonders. Sound familiar? more
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Mary Martello and Penelope Reed in flight from "Boca" paradise in "Silver Alert."
A whacky prompt for retired seniors: ‘Just do’ your bucket list
"Boca" is about the flaky antics of seniors in a retirement community. Act II Playhouse turns a so-so play into a fun-filled evening. more
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