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...
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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...
THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY
THE COLONIAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY WITH THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION OF THE TERMINATOR (June 19th, 2024, Phoenixville, PA) – The Colonial Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of Art House Theater Day...
The Repertoire Weeks Return
As a prelude to Blobfest 2025 (see all the amazing details here) the Colonial is back with another selection of fun films to beat the Summer heat. A little something for everyone and each will screen more than once during...
Blobfest celebrates 25th year with fundraising goal
This year, to celebrate Blobfest’s 25th year bringing whimsically weird fun to downtown Phoenixville, The Colonial Theatre is setting a goal to raise $25,000 by the end of the festival, Sunday, July 14. Contribute to the “Blob Fund” today and...
PREVIEW: Exhumed Films returns with Jeffrey Combs fest at Colonial Theatre
June 16, 2024 | Written by John Soltes | See the original article here. The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, which is the location of the iconic movie theater scene from the original The Blob with Steve McQueen, will soon...
35mm Summer Bonanza at The Colonial
The Colonial Theatre is in the 2% of movie theatres, in the country, that can still project 35mm films. The following films and events run from May through August featuring programming on celluloid. In some cases, this is the only...
Pride Films Coming to the Colonial
The following Pride Films will screen at The Colonial Theatre. June is Pride Month, however, we will feature ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ and ‘Connie and Carla’ in May. Please follow the links provided below for more details on each film....
Dads From The Crypt: Talking Blobfest 25 with Bob Trate
“Bad Wolf Down/The Finger” (Creepshow S1 E2) with Bob Trate! On this episode Bob Trate (director of programming for the Colonial Theatre joins us to review Creepshow S1 E2 “Bad Wolf Down” (David A MacDonald, Callan Wilson, Kid Cudi, Nelson...
A Rockin’ April
The Colonial looks to blast those April showers out of here with some rockin’ movies. Experience the electrifying performance of the GRAMMY-winning Rock band Chicago, at Ovation Hall. Joining them on stage are an impressive lineup of special guests, including...
Films at First Sight: Episode 43: Dark Passage
On January 21st, Films at First Sight sponsored our screening of ‘Dark Passage.’ They held a Noir-Themed Raffle before the screening and everyone who attended was invited to a live recording of their podcast in the Colonial’s Garden Suite. Their...