In March, the Colonial presents a “Women in Cinema Spotlight,” across all of its programming. We are spotlighting directors, actresses, stories, and strong characters that continue to shape the world and cinema today. Wonder Woman (2017) As part of our...
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BTS at The Colonial Theatre & Unique Film Screenings Near Reading, PA (January 2025) | At The Movies
Jon Jordan, BCTV/ GoggleWorks In this January 2025 episode of At The Movies, join host Jon Jordan as he goes behind the scenes at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA. Then, discover all of the upcoming films and events taking...
!Viva La Festiva! Podcast – Blobfest ft. Bob Trate
Jacob Quijas, !Viva La Festiva! Podcast July. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. This Festival is for all the Sci-Fi horror fans! On this episode, we’re learning about BlobFest; a Festival dedicated to a movie about a deadly amorphous blob! We’re speaking with Colonial...
Celebrating Black Artists Film Series
All times are subject to change – check the website for latest information. Additional content to be added soon. The Black Panther As part of our Celebrating Black Artists film series, The Black Panther stands as a powerful testament to the legacy of...
Award Season at the Colonial
Award Season is moving into high gear, and the Colonial will bring you a selection of the talk of the town. In the coming weeks, we will spotlight films that get Golden Globe Nominations and Oscar Nominations. Keep checking back...
Bill and Shane Go to the Movies
Posted November 27, 2024. FOX 29’s Bill Rohrer and Shane McEachern embark on fun adventures around the area! See it on Fox 29 here. Thanks to Bill and Shane for swinging by the Colonial and discussing The Blob and Blobfest....
South Jersey in Focus: Interview with Eddie Muller on NOIR CITY Film Festival
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...
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 favorite...
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...