A Community Treasure Winter 2018

Inside this newsletter, you’ll discover something special for everyone! From classic movies and family favorites to live concerts and special events, the New Year is chock full of goodies, including highly antici-pated, award-worthy new films.

Thanks to all of our members and donors for your generous and forward-thinking support of this nonprofit, historic theatre. Your commitment to saving the Colonial and making the recent expansion a reality is admi-rable and appreciated.

With the opening of our new wing, we’ve added two more theatres to give you more movies, more choices, and more Colonial. With that in mind, please know that our position as a first-run movie theatre is predi-cated on attendance. Film distributors only allow us to offer new films on the day and date they open nationally if our attendance is high. In other words, we need ‘butts in seats’ as the entertainment industry saying goes.

Help us achieve this goal by making the Colonial your number one, go-to theatre. When you think of going to the movies, I hope you’ll think of the Colonial Theatre first. This winter, treat yourself to an afternoon or evening of film. What could be better than the welcoming warmth of

the theatre, the aroma of golden popcorn, and the promise of enjoying a great drama, hilarious comedy or a rousing adventure? Make special occasions even more memorable with a visit to a neighborhood restaurant and a show at your very own, small town movie theatre. And please, if we aren’t your number one theatre, let us know how we can better serve you, improve your experience or meet your needs as a patron.

With the above in mind, please enjoy this edition of our newsletter and set reminders on your calendar for these upcoming events! Thanks for doing your part to ensure our continued success.

Wishing you a wonderful New Year,

Mary Foote, Executive DirectorOn behalf of the staff and the Board of Directors of ACT

P.S. If you aren’t a member but you visit regularly, you can save as much as $4 per film ticket just by joining. More choices means more savings!

The historic Colonial Theatre and new bank building addition. Photo by Charles Bartholomew.

Dear Friends, Patrons & Members,

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CINEMASCOPE & TECHNICOLOR FAVORITES

ANASTASIAAnatole Litvak. US. 1956. NR. 105 min. Fox. Digital.Sun, Jan 7 @ 1:30 PMScreen legend Ingrid Bergman won her second Oscar for this historical drama. Found wandering the streets of Paris, troubled amnesiac Anna Koreff (Bergman) bears a strong resemblance to Grand Duch-ess Anastasia, the presumed dead daughter of slain Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Al-exandra. Knowing that the Tsar hid a small fortune in an English bank, an opportunistic

Russian General (Yul Brynner) grooms Anna in an effort to convince the exiled Russian royal court that she is the rightful heir to the inheritance. Shot in CinemaScope in lush color, this classic film also features a fantas-tic performance from the “First Lady of American Theatre” Helen Hayes.

OKLAHOMA!Fred Zinneman. US. 1955. NR. 145 min. Fox. Digital. Sun, Jan 14 @ 1:30 PM If you’ve only seen Oklahoma! on TV then you’ve never truly seen it. A wide-screen masterpiece based on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic Broadway musical, Oklahoma! finds rugged cowboy Curly (Gordon MacRae) pining for the equally smitten Laurey Williams (Shirley Jones in her film debut). The only thing standing in true love’s way is dangerous farm hand Jud

(Rod Steiger). Filled with memorable songs such as "Oh, What a Beauti-ful Mornin’", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" and the title tune, Oklahoma! is pure joy for all musical and movie fans!

BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCKJohn Sturges. US. 1955. NR. 81 min. WB. 35mm. Sun, Jan 21 @ 1:30PMWhen WWII veteran John J. Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) sets foot in the town of Black Rock, he realizes that visitors are not welcome – especially those interested in the current whereabouts of a missing Japanese-American farmer. Determined to uncover the town’s dark secrets, Macreedy sets out to expose the chief suspects, in-cluding local kingpin Reno Smith (Robert

Ryan) and his cronies (Ernest Borgnine, Lee Marvin and John Ericson). Filmed in glorious CinemaScope, Bad Day at Black Rock was one of the first Hollywood films to deal frankly and honestly with the xenophobia that rose to the surface during the WWII era.

LEAVE HER TO HEAVENJohn M. Stahl. US. 1945. NR. 110 min. Fox. Digital. Sun, Jan 28 @ 1:30 PMWhen writer Richard Harland (Cornel Wilde) meets Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney) during a train ride, he instantly falls in love with her. Equally en-amored with Richard, Ellen leaves her fiancé (Vincent Price) and begins an intense relationship with her new beau that results in an almost im-mediate marriage. Not long after they settle into domestic bliss, Richard begins to discover that Ellen is insanely jealous of anyone or anything that draws his attention away from her. One of 20th Century Fox’s biggest hits of the 1940s, this highly entertaining thriller – and rare Technicolor film noir – is one of Martin Scorsese’s all-time favorite movies!

GROUNDBREAKERS & TRENDSETTERS

PINKYElia Kazan. US. 1949. NR. 102 min. Fox. Digital. Sun, Feb 4 @ 1:30 PMPatricia “Pinky” Johnson (Jeanne Crain) is an African-American nurse who passes as white while attending school in the North. After an unsuspecting doctor proposes marriage, Patricia flees to her home in the South and heeds the advice of her grand-mother (Ethel Waters) who warns her of the potential dangers she faces if her secret

is revealed. An early film from director Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire), Pinky is as controversial and powerful now as the day it was released.

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHTNorman Jewison. US. 1967. NR. 109 min. Park Circus. Digital. Sun, Feb 11 @ 1:30 PM“They call me Mister Tibbs!" With that legendary line, Sydney Poitier’s Philadel-phia police detective Virgil Tibbs let racist Southern police chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) know who’s calling the shots during their investigation of a prominent businessman’s suspicious death. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Steiger) and Best

Screenplay, In the Heat of the Night boasts gorgeous cinematography by Haskell Wexler, a Ray Charles theme song, and an outstanding supporting cast that includes Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Scott Wilson and an uncred-ited Harry Dean Stanton.

CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS

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ROMEO AND JULIET Franco Zeffirelli. UK. 1968. PG. 138 min. Paramount. Digital. Sun, Feb 18 @ 1:30 PMDirector Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved tale of doomed young love was a box office hit upon release and continues to enamor contempo-rary audiences with its lush photography, haunting score and strong performances by age-appropriate leads (Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey). Filmed on location in Italy, Romeo and Juliet also features an

early performance by Michael York (Cabaret) and narration by an uncred-ited Sir Laurence Olivier.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCHBilly Wilder. US. 1955. NR. 105 min. Fox. Digital.Sun, Feb 25 @ 1:30 PMWhile his wife and son travel to Maine to escape a summer heat wave, middle-aged New York executive Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) becomes infatuated with his new neighbor (Marilyn Monroe). As he dreams about a life with his new acquain-tance, Richard begins to wonder if he will eventually act on his impulses – or remain a faithful spouse. Based on the hit

play of the same name, The Seven Year Itch is most known for its famous scene of white dress clad Monroe cooling herself off while standing on a subway grate.

OSCAR WINNERS ALL MONTH LONG!

THE STINGGeorge Roy Hill. US. 1973. PG. 129 min. Universal. Digital. Sun, Mar 4 @ 1:30 PMPaul Newman and Robert Redford shine in their second screen pairing as Depression-era con men looking to pull a fast one on the wealthy mobster (Robert Shaw) who murdered their mentor. Dressed in wonder-ful Edith Head costumes, rich with snappy dialogue, and accompanied by Marvin Hamlisch’s adaptation of Scott Joplin’s ragtime music, The Sting was a huge hit

with audiences and critics, taking home Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Score. This crowd-pleaser also features memorable turns by Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Sally Kirkland, and Robert Earl Jones (father of James Earl Jones).

ANNIE HALLWoody Allen. US. 1977. PG. 93 min. Park Circus. Digital.Sun, Mar 11 @ 1:30 PM “Where did the screw up come?” That’s the question comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) asks us at the start of this classic film. A year prior, he and struggling singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton) were in love. Now, it’s over and Alvy’s trying to figure out how to move on. Sci-fi fans and kids across the country were furious when Star Wars lost the Best Picture Oscar to this bittersweet romantic comedy from America’s foremost neu-rotic filmmaker. But forty years later, it’s easy to see why Annie Hall took home the big prize. Thanks in large part to its Oscar-winning screenplay (co-written by Allen and Marshall Brickman) and Keaton’s charming performance as the titular character, Annie Hall continues to influence filmmakers and help the lovelorn cope with their romantic troubles.

AMADEUS: DIRECTOR'S CUTMilos Forman. US. 1984. R. 180 min. Zaentz. Digital.Sun, Mar 18 @ 1:30 PM Yearning to be the world’s most beloved composer, deeply disciplined and religious Antonioni Salieri (Best Actor winner F. Murray Abraham) finds himself confronted by a threat to his professional pursuits: an upstart composer named Wolfgang Amade-us Mozart (Tom Hulce). Crass, callow and crude, Mozart offends the pious Salieri in every way – except for his music. Realizing

that his own work pales in comparison to that of the supremely gifted Mo-zart, Salieri sets out to destroy the young composer by any means neces-sary. Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Amadeus is an unforgettable film bolstered by the enduring music of Mozart.

RAGING BULLMartin Scorsese. US. 1980. R. 129 min. Park Circus. Digital. Sun, Mar 25 @ 1:30 PMRobert DeNiro deservedly won an Oscar as brutish boxer Jake “The Bronx Bull” LaMotta in this Martin Scorsese film that's considered one of the greatest movies ever made. With its commanding direction, breakneck editing, and stark black-and-white photography, Raging Bull chronicles LaMotta’s career from his heyday in the ‘40s to his downfall in the ‘50s to his

reemergence as a nightclub comic in the ‘60s. Its knockout supporting cast includes Joe Pesci (Goodfellas), Cathy Moriarty (Patti Cake$), Frank Vincent (The Sopranos) and Nicholas Colasanto (Cheers).

CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS

Tickets to classic films are $5 - $7. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please confirm online or by phone.

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A HARD DAY'S NIGHTRichard Lester. 1964. Age 8+. 87 min. Sat, Jan 6 @ 1:30 PMReleased at the height of Beatlemania, A Hard Day’s Night retains its popularity thanks to a witty script, clever direction, the boys’ charisma, and of course, time-less songs like "Can’t Buy Me Love", "If I Fell", "I’m Happy Just to Dance with You", and the title tune. Now, fifty-plus years later, you can relive the magic of The Beatles or experience it for the first time with theatre a full of Beatlemaniacs!

THE SOUND OF MUSICRobert Wise. 1965. Age 6+. 174 min.Sat, Jan 13 @ 1:30 PMWinner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, the film adaptation of the hit play tells the story of a young governess (Julie Andrews) who brings love and music into the home of windowed Austrian naval hero Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plum-mer) and his seven children. Spotlighting unforgettable music, standout performances and picturesque settings, The Sound of Music is a family classic that gets better and

better with each viewing.

THE MUPPET MOVIEJames Frawley. 1979. Age 6+. 95 min. Sat, Jan 20 @ 1:30 PMBefore he became a big star, Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) was a humble banjo-playing amphibian who dreamed of leaving the swamp for Hollywood. Encouraged by a visiting agent (Dom DeLuise), Kermit sets out on the road to Tinsel Town. Along the way he befriends struggling comic

Fozzie the Bear (Frank Oz), plumber/stunt performer The Great Gonzo (Dave Goelz) and beauty pageant queen Miss Piggy (Oz again). During the rag-tag team’s journey, their paths cross with Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), the king of a fast food franchise that specializes in fried frog legs. Will Kermit and his crew reach the West Coast before the evil Hop-per serves them up for Sunday dinner?

BILLY ELLIOTStephen Daldry. 2000. 12+. 110 min. Sat, Jan 27 @ 1:30 PMWhile attending his weekly boxing lessons, 11-year-old Billy Elliot (Ja-mie Bell) wanders into a ballet class taught by burned out instructor Mrs. Wilkinson (Julie Walters). Recognizing talent in Billy, the now-invigorat-ed instructor grooms her reluctant pupil for greatness. But as Billy begins to see his own potential and embrace his newfound passion for dance, his coal miner dad (Gary Lewis) voices his dismay.

GROUNDHOG DAY Harold Ramis. 1993. Age 11+. 101 min. Sat, Feb 3 @ 1:30 PMIt’s hard to believe that Harold Ramis' cos-mic comic masterpiece turns 25 this year. It seems like only yesterday since it was released. When vain, arrogant and selfish Pittsburgh weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray in his greatest role) is dispatched to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities, he believes it’s just a simple, one-day assignment and career stepping stone to the big leagues of

network TV. What Phil doesn’t know is that a huge blizzard (which he incorrectly forecasted) is not only going to delay his journey home – it’s going to keep Phil trapped in the same 24-hour cycle. Now Phil must learn to be a better person lest he spend eternity trapped in the same day.

MY NEIGHBOR TOTOROHayao Miazaki. 1988. Age 5+. 86 min. Sat, Feb 10 @ 1:30 PMFrom acclaimed director Hayao Miazaki, comes this popular animated tale concern-ing a pair of sisters simultaneously coping with a move to a new house and an ailing mother who’s confined to the hospital. Not long after their arrival, the girls begin to explore their new surroundings. While wandering the nearby forest, they make the acquaintance of giant cuddly creature known as Totoro. Memorable and magical,

My Neighbor Totoro is pure cinematic joy for filmgoers of all ages!

WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?Lasse Hallestrom. 1993. Age 14+. 118 min. Sat, Feb 17 @ 1:30 PMGrocery clerk Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) has his hands full. Since his father’s death, Gilbert’s mother lives in a depressed and reclusive state which leaves him as the fam-ily’s sole breadwinner and chief caretaker of his impaired younger brother Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio). When Becky (Juliette Lewis), a care-free stranger, moves to town, Gilbert falls in love. But will his family

struggles overcome his dreams of finding true romance and happiness?

FLUSHED AWAYDavid Bowers. 2006. Age 5+. 85 min. Sat, Mar 10 @ 1:30 PMFrom the makers of Wallace & Gromit, comes this delightful animated adventure! When he’s accidentally flushed into the sewer, rich rat Roddy (voiced by Hugh Jackman) is thrust out of his posh lifestyle and into the rough-and-tumble world of Ratropolis. Now, Roddy must make his way back home with the help of Rita (voiced by Kate Winslet), a street smart scavenger rat. This fun and funny film also features the voice talent of Ian

YOUNG AUDIENCES

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McKellen, Jean Reno, Andy Serkis and Bill Nighy.

SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER Stev e Zaillian. 1993. Age 8+. 109min. Sat, Mar 17 @ 1:30 PMIs winning the only thing that matters? That’s one of the many questions this insightful, charming true-life story asks children and parents. When sportswriter Fred Waitzkin’s (Joe Mantegna) seven-year-old son Josh (Max Pomeranc) shows a rare gift for chess, he encourages his son’s talents. At first, Max learns from a Wash-ington Square Park player named Vinnie

(Laurence Fishburne) but then a renowned chess teacher (Ben Kingsley) takes him under his tutelage. Even though Max becomes a more techni-cally savvy player, his passion for the game begins to suffer due to the stress brought on by his strict instructor.

THE BREAKFAST CLUBJohn Hughes. 1985. Age 14+. 97 min. Sat, Mar 24 @ 1:30 PMOn Saturday, March 24, 1984, five vastly different high-school students (wrestler Emilio Estevez, prom queen Molly Ring-wald, overachiever Anthony Michael Hall, rebel Judd Nelson and outcast Ally Sheedy) must endure a day-long, in-school detention under the supervision of an arrogant assistant principal (Paul Gleason). Although uncaring and mean-spirited to each other at first, the five teens begin to share their stories as the

day drags on. By the end of the day, they realize they have a great deal in common with each other. A classic from the 80s, The Breakfast Club is a funny and frank portrait of teens that’s still relevant today.

E.T. Steven Spielberg. 1982. Age 6+. 115 min. Sat, Mar 31 @ 1:30 PMWhat can we say about this blockbuster family favorite that hasn’t already been said? Thirty-five years after its original re-lease, Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming and awe-inspiring tale of a lonely boy (Henry Thomas) who befriends an alien stranded on Earth continues to make audiences laugh, cry and be full of wonder. Bring the whole family and experience E.T. the way it was meant to be seen – on the big screen!

YOUNG AUDIENCES

11TH ANNUAL ROBERT BURNS MEMORIALWHISKY TASTING Fri, Jan 26 @ 6 PM . Tickets: $125. Seating is limited. Enjoy an incomparably unique evening of fine whiskies, artisanal cheeses, and delectable chocolates to benefit our Classic Film Series. Riannon Walsh, re-nowned single malt whisky and distilled

spirits expert returns to bring us exceptional single malts from around the world. During this event, themed Scottish & Irish, Riannon will speak comparatively about the whiskies in terms of their qualities, taste, and cultural influences. Riannon, a spirits industry icon and celebrated ‘nose,’ is the author of the food and spirits cookbook Whisky Dreams, a Master Blender, and President of CelticMalts Inc. and The Well Aged Whiskey Company. Each attendee will receive the fine whisky tasting glass they use in the evening’s festivities as a keepsake and will be able to bid on silent auction items, including rare bottles.

WHISKY TASTING

14TH ANNUAL MEMBERS’ PARTYSun, Mar 4 @ 7 PM. Sponsored by Calhoun Jewelers It’s time again to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with your fellow Colonial Members! The fun begins at 7pm with a Pre-Party showcasing delectable film-themed cuisine from Valley Forge Catering and live music from Oscar and the Colonials. At 8pm, we switch to the red carpet arrival and at 8:30pm the big show begins!

In addition to live music between commercial breaks, we’ll also pres-ent our lively Oscar Trivia Challenge, Couples Contest, and the always popular Colonial Costume Contest (categories include Formal Wear, Old Hollywood Glamour, Pajamas, and Nominated Films/Film Characters.)Plus, you can enjoy photo booth fun and enter the Oscar Pool, too! Tickets are required to attend the pre-party. Tickets may be purchased in advance from our website starting January 1, 2018. Be sure to enter your member number to complete your transaction.

Tickets are priced according to Membership type and arrival time:

7:00 PM Arrival (Pre-party in the Garden Suite)• Free for Producer Couple, Family, Mogul, Angel and Muse mem-

bers. Limit two per member couple or family. Includes food and dessert catered by Valley Forge Catering and 2 drink tickets, free popcorn and soda.

• Student, Senior or Producer member is $20 per individual. Includes food and dessert catered by Valley Forge Catering, 1 drink ticket, free popcorn and soda.

8:30 PM Arrival (Broadcast, Trivia & Costume Contest in Theatre 1)• Free to attend for all members. See each member's benefits for the

total number of allowable seats.

For questions or to sponsor this event, please contact Emily Simmons, Development Director at emily@thecolonialtheatre.com.Please Note: This party is no longer a BYOB event.

MEMBERS' PART Y

Tickets to young audiences' films are $5. Schedule and ticket prices sub-ject to change, so please confirm online or by phone.

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POINT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

HOT RIZETickets: $27.50 - $42.50Thu, Feb 15 @ 8 PMIt didn’t take long after Hot Rize first appeared onstage together in 1978 for the bluegrass music world to realize that the Colorado band was something special. Steeped in bluegrass tradition through long hours on the road spent listening to the genre’s giants—their music is equally influenced by the music of Leadbelly and Freddie King, swing, old-time Appalachia and more in ways that mirror the broad sweep

of Bill Monroe’s influences. Now celebrating their 40th year as one of Colorado’s most revered bands. How to Trick a Bear will open the show.

FIVE FOR FIGHTINGSun, Mar 11 @ 7:30 PM.Tickets: $29.50 - $42.50WXPN welcomes Five for Fighting to the Colonial! Chart-topping and multi-platinum singer/songwriter John Ondrasik, who goes by Five for Fighting, burst on the scene some 15 years ago with his Grammy nominated hit “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” along with Top 40 hits “100 Years” and “The Riddle.” He’s been a mainstay on main-stream radio ever since, while his songs

have been featured in over 350 films, TV shows and advertisements. On touring with a string quartet Ondrosik says “The quartet shows have been fantastic….to present the more ambitious songs, as well as the popular tunes, in this format has refueled my passion for performing.”

TWO FUNNY PHILLY GUYSSat, Mar 24 @ 8 PM.Tickets: $25 - $35Comedian Joe Conklin has been a constant in Philadelphia radio for more than 20 years, with his spot-on impressions of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Cole Hamels, Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Harry Kalas, Bobby Clarke and so many others. Fearless and hilarious, he skewers some of the country's top politicians, pro athletes,

sports executives and film stars – sometimes to their faces! Big Daddy has performed more than 4,000 comedy shows over the past 20 years, along with hosting his popular overnight radio show on WIP. We're thrilled to welcome this pair of Philadelphia comedy icons back to the Colonial!

CONCERTSCONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

HOT TUNA Tickets: $37.50 - $54.50Mon, Apr 2 @ 7:30 PMFormed in 1969 by former Jefferson Airplane mem-bers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassady, Hot Tuna has amassed a loyal following that continues to grow.

BILLY COBHAMTickets: $29.50 - $42.50Wed, Apr 4 @ 7:30 PMWidely regarded as the "world's greatest drummer", jazz fusion virtuoso Billy Cobham has contributed seminally as a master drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, educator, clinician and tire-less musical explorer. He forges ahead with a passionate commitment to innovation and service to the world through his music.

THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS

OPEN CONSOLE EVENTSat, Feb 24, 10 AM - 1 PM. Free Admission!Ever wanted to play the 3/24 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ? Now you can! Everyone from first-timers, amateurs and professionals will have a chance to bring the mighty Wurlitzer to life during our open console event. You'll also have an opportunity to enter the pipe chambers to see the inner workings of the organ. Plus, we'll demonstarte how the organ is capable of storing, within its memory, music that was played by world renowned organists in the past. Come enjoy some wonderful music and meet other fans of this unique art form.

THE KING OF KINGSSun, Mar 25 @ 2 PM. Tickets: $7 - $17Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 silent film masterpiece The King of Kings will be presented with live theatre organ accompaniment by Glen Hough. Glen provided masterful accompaniment to The Phantom of the Opera this past October and we are very pleased to have him back again for this wonder-ful show. A member of the Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley and an accomplished entertainer known for his concertizing in PA, NJ and DE, Glen has played our 3/24 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ on numerous occasions. There's no better way to experience a theatre organ than when a talented musician helps bring a silent film classic to life!

General admission seating. Ticket prices do not include the $2 per ticket Service Fee. Call TOSDV at 215-780-0831 for more information.

Reserved seating. Tickets are non-refundable and prices do not include the $2.50 per ticket Facilities Fee or the $2 per ticket Service Fee.

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FRIGHT NIGHT

SUSPIRIA:40TH ANNIVERSARYRESTORATIONDario Argento. Italy. 1977. R. 98 min. Fox. Digital. Fri, Jan 5 @ 9:45 PMDario Argento’s classic supernatural fright fest is back on the screen in a brand new restoration from the uncut 35mm Italian camera negative! When a young Ameri-can ballet student Suzy (Jessica Harper) transfers to a prestigious dance academy, she quickly realizes that something is amiss.

After a rash of mysterious deaths, Suzy begins to uncover the school’s sinister secrets. Brighter, clearer and filled with rich colors, this new resto-ration of Suspiria was supervised by the film’s cinematographer Luciano Tovoli and features a remixed soundtrack that showcases prog rock band Goblin’s eerie score. Don’t miss this one!

BURNT OFFERINGSDan Curtis. US 1976. PG. 116 min. Park Circus. 35mm.Fri, Feb 2 @ 9:45 PMFrom Dan Curtis, the creative force behind TV’s gothic cult hit Dark Shadows, comes this eerie and engrossing haunted house thriller! Before the Rolf family (Karen Black, Oliver Reed and Lee H. Montgom-ery) can rent a slightly run down mansion for their summer vacation, their landlords, the Allardyce siblings (Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart), have one special request:

the Rolfs must share the house with the reclusive old woman who lives on the top floor. The Rolfs agree and their vacation starts off swimmingly. But when a series of terrible accidents takes place, the house and its inhabitants begin to change.

A NIGHTMARE ONELM STREETWes Craven. US. 1984. R. 91 min. WB. 35mm.Friday, Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you!” Razor-fingered movie maniac Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) made his debut in this unforgettable fright flick from the late master of menace Wes Craven! When a group of teenage friends (led by Heather Langenkamp and Johnny Depp) run afoul of the same evil figure in their nightmares,

they realize that they may have to pay for the sins of their parents. This supernatural slasher flick proved such a hit with audiences that it spawned multiple sequels and a classic Halloween costume.

CULT CINEMA

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAYJames Cameron. US 1991. R. 137 min. Digital.Fri, Jan 19 @ 9:45 PMArnold Schwarzenegger promised us that he would be back – and he is in this blockbuster sequel to the ‘80s hit! Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton reprising her role), who defeated an evil cyborg sent back in time to kill her be-fore she gives birth to future resistance leader John Connor, must protect her 10-year-old

son (Edward Furlong) from a new, advanced liquid-metal terminator (Robert Patrick) who’s just arrived in town. Lucky for her, a previous terminator model (Schwarzenegger) has arrived to help her. Filled with groundbreaking special effects, T2 is best seen on the big screen!

FOXY BROWNJack Hill. US. 1974. R. 92 min. Park Circus. 35mm.Fri, Feb 16 @ 9:45 PMWhen her policeman boyfriend is killed by the mob, Foxy Brown (the legendary Pam Grier) goes undercover in the underworld to exact vicious vengeance! The follow-up to Grier’s breakout hit Coffy, Foxy Brown is as equally action-packed, out of sight and entertaining as its predecessor. Decked out in designer duds and lighting up the screen

with ageless allure, Ms. Grier is backed by a standout supporting cast that includes genre film favorites Antonio Fargas and Sid Haig.

AFTER HOURSMartin Scorsese. US. 1985. R. 97 min. WB. 35mm. Sat, March 16 @ 9:45 PMPaul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) is an average-thirtysomething stuck in a dead-end job as a computer programmer. While visiting a café after a long workday, Paul strikes up a conversation with Marcy (Rosanna Arquette). They quickly make a connection due to their shared interests and hobbies. Marcy gives Paul her number before departing. Elated, Paul casts fate to the

wind and heads out on the town to meet Marcy. But things don’t go as planned and Paul gets into one comic jam after another. A change of pace for Scorsese, this pitch-black comedy is one of his best and most often overlooked films. Its fantastic cast of crazy characters includes Catherine O’Hara, Terri Garr, John Heard, and Cheech & Chong.

Tickets: $7 - $11. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please confirm online or by phone.

FRIGHT NIGHT & CULT CINEMA

Association for the Colonial Theatre Board of DirectorsMarian D. Moskowitz, PresidentWilliam M. Andersen, Vice PresidentStephen H. Kalis, SecretarySean Maher, TreasurerSuzanne V. Norris, At-Large Susan Berry-GorelliRebecca H. BradbeerMatthew CarberryJocelyn S. HarrisTrish Hartline Janice J. HartmannRichard A. Kunsch, Sr.Pauline MonsonKenneth B. MummaMaryLouise Sterge

StaffMary Foote, Executive DirectorKirsten Van Vlandren, Programming DirectorEmily Simmons, Development DirectorLuAnn Roth, Patron Services Director Brendan Carr, Marketing DirectorMark Weber, Technology & Facilities Director Scott Bauman, General ManagerRyan Wilson, House Manager Andrew Owen, Assistant House Manager Classic Film Committee Ted Wilby, Bill Roth, Lee Berger, Stephen Dabrowski, John Piljer, Brendan Carr,Bob Trate, Jim Sakal, Kim Trate and Mike Lemon

Fright Night and Cult Film CommitteeNick Lombardo, Andrew Owen, Brendan Carr, Bob Trate and Chris SerubyThanks to the many volunteers who usher, plan our special events and fundraise!

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Programming First-Run Films - multiple shows every day - including holidays Classic Films on Sundays at 1:30pmFright Night Films at 9:45pmCult Cinema Films at 9:45pmYoung Audiences Series on Saturdays (Oct - April) at 1:30pmLive concerts presented by Point Entertainment

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