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...
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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...
New Series: “Art House Cinema Sunday” Launches in Spetember
The Colonial will spotlight Art House Cinema titles, one Sunday a month, starting in September. The first two titles are already set, with tickets available now. Keep an eye out for additional titles in November and December. “We have heard...
Classic Comedy Event to Delight Families at Colonial Theatre
August 2, 2024 – by Alec Robson See the original article here on MyChesco.com. PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Families in Chester and Montgomery County are in for a treat on Saturday, August 10th, as the Colonial Theatre hosts an afternoon of timeless comedy. The event, starting at...
Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema
In July of 2023, Pluto TV was gracious enough to supply the Colonial’s patrons with a weekend of Free Movies. This year they are back at it again. Pluto TV will return on August 3rd and 4th with their “Summer...
Classic Film Slate for August at the Colonial
The following classics are coming to the Colonial in August to beat those Summer blues away. With World War I afoot, David Armstrong (Richard Arlen) and Jack Powell (Charles “Buddy” Rogers) join the military with an eye toward flying American...
Blobfest takes over Chester County theater, again
NBC10’s Keith Jones looks back on reporting on Blobfest at Phoenixville’s Colonial Theater several years ago as the Chester County community plans to host the next edition of the ode to the movie “the Blob.”
25th annual Blobfest set to take place at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
The 1958 movie “The Blob” was filmed in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and the Chester County town continues to honor the horror classic with its annual Blobfest at the Colonial Theatre. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko speaks with Jennifer Carlson, the executive director...