Why Is Marigold On Two Screens?

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For the first time, at either the County or Ambler, we are showing a single film on two screens: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel!

What’s up with that?
First, we knew that Marigold would be a huge hit – which it is.  We’ve had big crowds, and sellouts, so far.

Second, it comes at a time when there are few films out there that people seem to want to see.  Good films, yes.  But when we have some shows that only 2 or 3 people come to, that is telling us something.

Further, there aren’t any big films coming until the middle of June.  The Intouchables and Hysteria start on June 15.  Moonrise Kingdom is available on June 29 and To Rome with Love on July 6.

So, when you add it all up, it seemed like a good time to try something different.

If you’ve seen Marigold, let us know if you liked it.  And whether the added showtimes helped.  Or whether there is a film you want to see that we haven’t gotten to or pulled after a short run.

Your input and feedback is important to us, so let us know.

 

Ambler to Host “Character Does Matter” Event

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Character Does Matter
Monday, May 21 from 6 – 8:30 PM
Ambler Theater

Please join the Travis Manion Foundation and a number of local sports teams, coaches and athletes for an extraordinary and inspirational evening centered on what it means to be a student-athlete, the college admissions process and developing, nurturing, and displaying character both on and off the field. Evening includes scholarship opportunities, certificates, and a team service challenge.

Free Event
Register Now 

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Sponsored by The Cedarcrest Foundation
The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation provides discretionary support to a wide range of organizations including independent schools, community organizations and environmental/conservancy groups.

 

2012 Hollywood Summer Nights Schedule

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Mark your calendars! The 2012 Hollywood Summer Nights lineup is official. We have a number of incredible classics slated for this year, some usual suspects and some coming to the Ambler and County for the first time.

Our series has two sub-categories: Hollywood Classics and After Dark. The Hollywood Classics are your Golden Age of Hollywood fare and are family friendly. In fact, we encourage you to bring your family – all of our Hollywood Classics are free for ages 18 and under. The After Dark series is a bit more gritty and probably not for everyone, but we still wanted to see these films back up on the big screen.

We are going to be offering the Insider Card again. Meaning that the more films you see this summer, the more perks you are going to get – free passes, restaurant certificates, and more! And if you dress “in theme” for any movie, we will give you free popcorn.

Here’s the complete list:  Continue reading →

Poll: Select the Titles for our Wes Anderson Double Feature

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On Thursday, May 31st the Ambler Theater will be hosting a special Double Feature of Wes Anderson films in anticipation for the release of his newest Moonrise Kingdom. We want to know which of Anderson’s films you want to see. Select two titles in the poll below. The top two selections will be programmed for the double feature.

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Which two Wes Anderson films would you like to see played at our Double Feature?

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Voting ends at Noon on Friday, May 18th.

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Need a Wes Anderson refresher? Check out this amazing edit of all of Anderson’s films.


[the films of] Wes Anderson from Kees van Dijkhuizen jr.

John Toner interviewed by Box Office Magazine

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John Toner, Executive Director of the County and Ambler Theaters, was interviewed by Box Office Magazine about how our theaters are making the switch to digital. Box Office editor Phil Contrino asked John about how we planned our “Don’t Let our Screens Go Dark” campaign and about the response we have received.

It was very exciting to announce to the industry what great support we garnered from our members and patrons. Between the two theaters we have received gifts from over 2,200 individual donors.

Read the full interview here.

Screen Watch: The Oscars, Silent Films, Digital Cinema, Uggie, The Artist, Drive, Alex Ross,

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What is Screen Watch? Each week, we post a collection of images, trailers, videos, and articles on the film industry as it relates to the Ambler and County Theaters. We are also now proud to feature your testimonials and pictures of your at the theater. Do you have something that you think we will find interesting or should be included? Email it to ccollier@renewtheaters.org.  Continue reading →