AmblerTheater

AmblerTheater

Nonprofit movie theater focusing on independent, art & foreign films.

Favorite films

  • The Big Lebowski
  • Casablanca
  • Jaws
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel

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  • King Kong

  • Burden of Dreams

  • Phantom of the Paradise

  • Westward the Women

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  • King Kong

    King Kong

    One of the all-time best monster movies, KING KONG is a mammoth landmark in film history. A film crew sets off for an uncharted island in search of a mysterious entity called Kong; they discover Kong is a gigantic gorilla which they capture and bring to New York for exhibition. Using groundbreaking special effects and powerful storytelling, this film has thrilled audiences for over 90 years.

    About the Score. KING KONG is recognized as having one of the 25 greatest…

  • Burden of Dreams

    Burden of Dreams

    This gripping behind-the-scenes documentary about life imitating art chronicles the experiences of renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog as he reflects on his philosophical musings while endeavoring to create his 1982 masterpiece, Fitzcarraldo. Deep in the Peruvian jungle, Herzog’s ambitions are both admirable and alarming, as his production risks the lives of those involved. This film serves as an enduring depiction of the visionary director's battle against the forces of nature, human relationships, and his personal ambitions.

    Presented in a new restoration.

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  • Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

    In this prequel to the groundbreaking ‘90s television series, David Lynch resurrects the character of Laura Palmer — the homecoming queen found murdered at the beginning of the show — and delves deep into her troubled past. Regarded as one of Lynch’s best and most humane films, FIRE WALK WITH ME shades in detail missing from the overall Twin Peaks grand narrative.

    Contains scenes of sex, violence, and rape. Please be advised.

    A visionary artist whose influence spanned five decades,…

  • The Gunfighter

    The Gunfighter

    Screened as part of our Hollywood Summer Nights Series.

    Join us for a Deep Focus discussion on zoom with TCM writer Hannah Jack on Tuesday June 11 to talk about the film.

    Click the link below to register
    www.deepfocusfilm.org/