The Philadelphia Film Society

Spotlight Events

“ROCKIN' REELS” AT PIAZZA

102.9 MGK & the Philadelphia Film Society present “Rockin' Reels At The Piazza” a FREE classic rock themed movie series at Piazza at Schmidt's.

Prior to the start of the movie, attendees will enjoy an uptempo Classic Rock soundtrack, activities themed around that evening's movie and will be able to take part in “Text To Win Classic Rock Trivia” on the Piazza's huge 26 foot by 16 foot LED screen. Screenings will begin promptly at 7pm. Admission is free and a considerable amount of free parking is available.

“MGK's Rockin' Reels at The Piazza” screening schedule:

9/16 - “Shine a Light” - Martin Scorcese's Rolling Stones feature documentary

In the Mind of the Artist
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia Film Society, The Elfreth's Alley Association & The Old City Civic Association have teamed up to present a series of Free outdoor screenings of major motion pictures.

Bring a snack and some lawn chairs and gather in Flagpole Park at dusk for a monthly screening of films made by and/or about artists working in all mediums. (Flagpole park is located next to The Clay Studio at 137-139 N. Second Street)

Thursday, August 26
This Week: A FREE stop motion animation workshop (ideally suited for ages 6-9 but all are welcome) from 7:30-8:30pm followed by the worldwide premiere of 3 Claymation shorts made by kids that attended The Clay Studio's Claymation Camps in 2010 and (of course) the feature presentation!

WALLACE & GROMIT: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
It's 'vege-mania' in Wallace and Gromit's neighborhood, and our two enterprising chums are cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit,... It's 'vege-mania' in Wallace and Gromit's neighborhood, and our two enterprising chums are cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit, "Anti-Pesto." With only days to go before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, business is booming, but Wallace & Gromit are finding out that running a "humane" pest control outfit has its drawbacks as their West Wallaby Street home fills to the brim with captive rabbits. Suddenly, a huge, mysterious, veg-ravaging "beast" begins attacking the town's sacred vegetable plots at night, and the competition hostess, Lady Tottington, commissions Anti-Pesto to catch it and save the day. Lying in wait, however, is Lady Tottington's snobby suitor, Victor Quartermaine, who'd rather shoot the beast and secure the position of local hero -- not to mention Lady Tottington's hand in marriage. With the fate of the competition in the balance, Lady Tottington is eventually forced to allow Victor to hunt down the vegetable chomping marauder. Little does she know that Victor's real intent could have dire consequences for her and our two heroes. [Synopsis courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.com]

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Win a Free PFF Badge!
We will be raffling off an All-Access Badge to the 19th Philadelphia Film Festival (Oct 14-24) at this summer's outdoor film series'!
Participants may enter the raffle at the PFS table set up during these events.