By Veronica Dudo NOIR CITY brings the shadowy world of crime, mystery, and intrigue back to the big screen, celebrating some of the genre’s most iconic films. As the founder and president of the Film Noir Foundation and a TCM...
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Marvel Saturdays Begin in January
In keeping with Colonial’s January and February tradition of running Saga Movies (Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings), we are thrilled to announce that this year we will spotlight the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. By Bob Trate, Director of Programming. ...
Matt McGinnis flies into Colonial Theatre for a night of DEVIL BAT riffs
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief ( See the original article here) Poster artwork created by Tony Lombardo, available for purchase at the event. You may recall (most likely not) that back in two thousand and eighteen your...
LIVE From the Colonial Theatre – National Treasure Hunt
Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by a LIVE audience at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, for a National Treasure 20th anniversary celebration. The co-hosts share 20 things they love about the fan-favorite franchise before answering audience questions....
Post October Blues? We Have The Cure!
The entire month of October delivered a hefty helping of film programming that ran the gauntlet of family friendly spooky films to the like of Texas Chain Saw Massacre. If the post October Blues hit you hard, because you miss...
The Colonial’s 2024 Holiday Films
The Colonial will feature a variety of Holiday film programming starting in late November. We will feature everything from family favorites and our own annual traditions, and screening classic holiday movies. Please spend the holiday season with us and make...
Music Documentaries and Performances Coming Soon
By Bob Trate, Director of Programming The Colonial has a fantastic collection of filmed concerts and music documentaries coming this Fall allowing you to remember, embrace, and (re)discover these artists. PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS – ONE HAND CLAPPING. Directed by...
How Philly became a haven for horror movie fans – PhillyVoice
With mainstay exhibitors like Exhumed Films and recent sold-out advance screenings at PFS, the scary film community is thriving. BY KRISTIN HUNT (see original article here) The line outside the Philadelphia Film Center wrapped around the block, crackling with energy...
Celebrating the Day(s) – National Day Screenings
By Bob Trate, Director of Programming When did National Days become a thing? Well, who are we to ignore a trend? National Days allow us to embrace our fandom and spotlight real-world issues. Join us on the following days in...
Cinema Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month / El Cine celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
Join for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15th to October 15th. The Colonial will screen the following films celebrating the filmmakers and actors within. The following films will be presented in their original language with the appropriate subtitles. Únase...
COMEMORE 7 & 8 DE SETEMBRO DIA DA INDEPENDENCIA DO BRAZIL
COMEMORE 7 & 8 DE SETEMBRO DIA DA INDEPENDENCIA DO BRAZIL Caipirinhas com Cachaça, Pao de Queijos, Coxinhas, e mais! O capitão (Wagner Moura) de uma força policial especial brasileira considera recrutar dois novos recrutas (André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira) que...
Halloween at the Home of the Blob
By Bob Trate, Director of Programming. Last October, Box Office Pro ranked the Colonial Theatre in their Top 5 destinations for Horror in the country (see the article here). This year, we are pulling out all the stops with the...