This week's one-off screenings
Watch the original before it gets remade with cornball non-Asian actors.
BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE
823 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org
- Them! (1954, U.S., 94 min.): The Academy of Natural Sciences' "Mega-Bad Movie Night" moves to the Main Line for a special installment featuring giant mutant ants. The beloved B-movie will be accompanied by live insect specimens, edible bugs, scientific commentary and free popcorn and Yards beer. Thu., Jan. 29, 8 p.m. (reception at 7 p.m.), $10-$15.
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987, U.S., 110 min.): Dangerously biased pro-Sasquatch propaganda piece. Sat., Jan. 31, 11 a.m., $4-$5.
- The Fault in Our Stars (2014, U.S., 126 min.): The teen cancer tearjerker will be accompanied by remarks from members of Bryn Mawr Hospital's oncology team. Wed., Feb. 4, 7 p.m., $12.
THE COLONIAL THEATRE
227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610-917-1228, thecolonialtheatre.com
- On the Waterfront (1954, U.S., 108 min.): One-way ticket to Palookaville not included in admission price. Sun., Feb. 1, 2 p.m., $9.
COUNTY THEATER
20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-1878, countytheater.org
- Eleanor's Secret (2009, France/Italy, 80 min.): An animated feature about a young boy's adventures with beloved literary characters. Sat., Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m., $4.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org
- Story of My Death (2013, France, 151 min.): Catalonian filmmaker Albert Serra imagines what'd go down if legendary womanizer Casanova and legendary neck-biter Dracula were bros. Thu., Jan. 29, 7 p.m., $9.
- Dusty & Sweets McGee (1971, U.S., 91 min.) and Aloha Bobby & Rose (1975, U.S., 88 min.): An exploration of underrated and influential auteur Floyd Mutrux's best work, including his 1971 debut and 1975 second feature. Fri., Jan. 30, 7 p.m., $9.
- In the Grip of the Lobster: Restoring Jack Smith. Jerry Tartaglia presents this detailed rundown of Smith's career, as an underground filmmaker, performance artist and iconoclastic LGBT icon. Sat., Jan. 31, 5 p.m., free (RSVP required).
- Pariah (2011, U.S., 86 min.): Dee Rees' acclaimed drama about a young African-American lesbian (Adepero Oduye) growing up in Brooklyn. Part of the Penn Humanities Forum's celebration of cinematographer Bradford Young. Wed., Feb. 4, 7 p.m., free (RSVP required).
PFS THEATER AT THE ROXY
2023 Sansom St., 267-639-9508, filmadelphia.org/roxy
- The Thing (1982, U.S., 109 min.): The John Carpenter horror classic that ruined the Antarctic tourism industry forever. Fri., Jan. 30, midnight, $10.
- Little Giants (1994, U.S. 107 min.): "Look, you berserko Barbie Doll — when you mess with Spike, you mess with death." Sat.-Sun., Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 11 a.m., $1-$9.
RITZ AT THE BOURSE
400 Ranstead St., 215-440-1181, landmarktheatres.com
- Akira (1988, Japan, 124 min.): The dystopian epic considered a masterpiece of the Japanese anime genre. Watch the original before it gets remade with cornball non-Asian actors. Fri., Jan. 30, midnight, $10.
TROCADERO THEATRE
1003 Arch St., 215-922-6888, thetroc.com
- Tiberino: The Art of Life (2015, U.S., 90 min.): Philly director Derrick Woodyard debuts his documentary on the artists of the multigenerational Tiberino family, "The Wyeths of West Philly." The screening will be preceded by a reception and followed by a Q&A featuring Woodyard and members of the Tiberino clan. Sat., Jan. 31, 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), $10-$15.
- Groundhog Day (1993, U.S., 102 min.) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014, U.S., 113 min.): Double feature of two similar-but-different "time loop" films — Harold Ramis' timeless dark comedy and Doug Liman's energetic Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt sci-fi actioner. Mon., Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $3.

