July 29-August 4, 2004

repertory film

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AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org Muppets Take Manhattan (1984, U.S., 94 min.) Making it on Broadway isn't as easy as it looks as Kermit soon finds out. Sat., July 31, 12:30 p.m., $3.50-$4.50; Laurel & Hardy Shorts Four shorts introduced by Roger Gordon, President of the Sons of the Desert, the Laurel and Hardy Society. Wed., Aug. 4, 7 p.m., $6-$8. (See Screepicks on p. 28.)

BROADWAY THEATRE 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, N.J., 856-589-7519, www.exhumedfilms.com Exhumed Films presents a Fulci Double Feature. Zombies (1964, U.S., 84 min.) A cancer researcher discovers he can treat Caribbean island locals with snake venom and turn them into zombies. The House by the Cemetery (1981, Italy, 87 min.) Deranged killer lives in an old mansion but occasionally ventures out for fun beheadings. Fri., July 30, 9:30 p.m., $9.

colonial theatre 227 Bridge St., 610-917-1228, www.thecolonialtheater.com Classic Sundays presents National Lampoon's Animal House (1978, U.S., 109 min.) John Belushi stars in this classic about college frat life. Sun., July 31, 2 p.m., $4-$7.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, www.countytheater.org Laurel & Hardy Shorts Four shorts introduced by Roger Gordon, President of the Sons of the Desert, the Laurel and Hardy Society. Mon., Aug. 2, 7:00 p.m., $4-$7.50. (See Screepicks on p. 28.)

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 3701 Chestnut St., 215-895-6542, www.ihousephilly.org The Bike in Film series celebrates the role of the bicycle in film and ends July 29. Shorts followed by feature presentation. Bike Love (2001, 7 min.), Ride Me Up, Ride Me Down (2004, 5 min.), 10-lb. Moustache (2004, 4 min.), Extinction Stinks! (2000, 7 min.), Woes, Foes and Heroes (2001, 10 min.), Father and Daughter (2000, 8 min.) and The Bicycle Thief (1948, Italy, 93 min.) Thu., July 29, 8 p.m., $8. Cinema Tropical presents A Lucky Day (2002, Argentina, 94 min.) Elsa is barely surviving in Argentina where there's social unrest, political chaos and unemployment. On a whim, she decides to go to Rome, then Sicily to find an Italian acquaintance. An ironic reversal of her grandfather's journey from Italy to Argentina to find fortune. Followed by Noche Latina Block Party at White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom St., Fri., July 30, 8 p.m., $5-$6 for film; $8-$9 for film and party.

liberty lands park Third Street between Poplar and Wildey sts., 609-386-8786 Best in Show (2000, U.S., 90 min.) Hilarious mockumentary about people obsessed with their pooches. Wed., Aug. 4, dusk, free.

The manhattan Room 16 W. Girard Ave., 215-425-5333 Movie Madness, videos and more. Submissions welcome. Mon., Aug. 2, 8 p.m., free.

MARATHON GRILL 1839 Spruce St., 215-731-0800, www.marathongrill.com Breakfast at Tiffany's (1999, U.S., 95 min.) A superficial high-paid escort pretends she's wealthy while she's struggling in NYC. Mickey Rooney does a horrific caricature of an Asian person. Wed., Aug. 4, 9 p.m., free.

N.3RD 801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, www. norththird.com Fancypants Cinema presents shorts screenings. Submissions welcome. Tue., Aug. 3, 9 p.m., free.

NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM 205 W. State St., Trenton, N.J., 609-292-6464, www.newjerseystatemuseum.org Fleet Newark Black Film Festival presents Pillar of Salt: The Angry Women's Syndrome Best Documentary Award-winner at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. The film explores the cause and effects of women with anger management issues. Thu., July 29, 7 p.m., free.

scribe video center, Whole Foods, roof-level garage, Ninth and South sts. (Thu.) or Holly Street Garden, Osage Ave. and Budd St. (Sat.), 215-735-3785, www.scribe.org Street Movies! Series presents Annie B. Real. Directed by Lisa France, this fictional story is about a woman who hides in her diary, finding comfort in The Diary of Anne Frank while writing hip-hop lyrics. Thu., July 29, 8:30 p.m.; Belmont Community History Documentary about the changing cultural heritage of various neighborhoods and their histories. Sat., July 31, 8:30 p.m.; free.

sECRET CINEMA University of Pennsylvania, 40th Street Field, 40th and Walnut sts., www.voicenet.com/~jschwart Moonlit Movie Series presents Youth Runs Wild (1944, U.S., 67 min.) During World War II, teenage kids go crazy since their fathers are off fighting and their mothers are working as Rosie Riveters. A wounded soldier comes home, takes in three boys and struggles to control their hooliganism. Thu., July 29 (rain date: Sun., Aug. 1), 9 p.m., free.