County Theater INCLUDES OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS C OUNTYT HEATER.ORG DECEMBER 2017 FEBRUARY 2018

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1 Previews County Theater DECEMBER 2017 FEBRUARY Richard Jenkins and Sally Hawkins in THE SHAPE OF WATER INCLUDES OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS C OUNTYT HEATER.ORG

2 Welcome to the nonprofit County Theater The County Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. A D M I S S I O N General...$11.25 Members...$6.75 Seniors (62+) & Students...$9.00 Matinees Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri before 4:30 Sat & Sun before 2:30...$9.00 Wed Early Matinee before 2:30...$8.00 Affiliated Theater Members*...$6.75 You must present your membership card to obtain membership discounts. The above ticket prices are subject to change. THANK YOU MEMBERS! Your membership is the foundation of the theater s success. Without your membership support, we would not exist. Thank you for being a member. Contact us with your feedback or questions at x115 or us at comments@renewtheaters.org Why the ticket price increase? Because our film distributors require it. Each movie we screen is supplied by a film distributor. They charge us about half of the ticket price. However, our prices have been so low that they have been adding a surcharge to our rental fees. We first announced this anticipated change almost a year ago. We delayed the change as long as we could, but it is finally time to implement it. *Affiliated Theater Members All members of our theater are entitled to members tickets at all Renew Theaters (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as at participating Art House Theaters nationwide. For more information, visit our website. Give us your feedback. Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we welcome your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better at , or comments@renewtheaters.org. County Theater 20 East State St., Doylestown, PA HOTLINE Administrative Office CountyTheater.org PREVIEWS (102) DECEMBER 1, 2017 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY CLOSELY WATCHED FILMS (COUNTY THEATER) 20 EAST STATE STREET, DOYLESTOWN, PA ISSUE NO. 102 Policies Children under 6 Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our films or programs unless specifically indicated. Late Arrivals The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. Outside Food and Drink Patrons are not permitted to bring outside food and drink into the theater. Accessibility & Hearing Assistance The County Theater has wheelchair-accessible auditoriums and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement headsets and closed caption devices. (Please inquire at the concession stand.) Parking Check our website for parking information. How can you support the County Theater? Be a member. Become a member of the nonprofit County Theater and show your support for good COUNTY THEATER MEMBER MEMBER films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for a membership form or join online. Your financial support is tax-deductible. Make a gift. Your additional gifts and support make us even better. Your donations are fully tax-deductible. Contact our Business Office at x117 or at jsanders@renewtheaters.org. Be a sponsor. Receive prominent recognition for your business in exchange for helping our nonprofit theater. Recognition comes in a variety of ways on our movie screens, in our brochures, and on our website. Contact us at x112 or at dflowers@renewtheaters.org. Special Thanks: The County Theater receives funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. We re Nonprofit. The County Theater is owned and operated by County Theater, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The official registration and financial information of County Theater, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, Registration does not imply endorsement.

3 MAIN ATTRACTIONS Main Attractions What main films will play at the County? This section lists the Main Attractions that we intend to play in the coming weeks. This list is only an educated guess, though, since film release plans often change. (Additional unlisted films will also become available.) Scheduling our Main Attractions is weekto-week. On Monday, we decide what main films will play starting that Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we set the showtimes for the upcoming week and then update our website and telephone hotline. We also send out a weekly (which you can receive by signing up at our website). Sometimes, we book a main film a few weeks in advance, which we post on our website s Coming Attractions section. For our latest Main Attractions plans, visit: CountyTheater.org (Or call our hotline at ) Darkest Hour The Shape of Water USA - Guillermo del Toro - 1 hr 59 min This otherworldly fairytale from Guillermo del Toro encapsulates his fascination with classic movies. At the height of the Cold War, circa 1962, two workers in a high tech US government laboratory discover a terrifying secret experiment involving a mysterious creature. Featuring a fantastic cast including Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Jenkins, and Michael Shannon. Darkest Hour UK - Joe Wright - 2 hr 5 min Gary Oldman steps into the imposing persona of Winston Churchill in this period drama from director Joe Wright. It s a stirring historical drama that ushers us into the back rooms and bunkers of British government at a pivotal time when the United Kingdom seemed on the brink of Nazi invasion and Churchill was thrust into the role of Prime Minister. Also starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn, and Lily James. Loveless Russia - Andrey Zvyagintsev - 2hr 7 min w/subtitles The latest from Leviathan director Andrey Zvyagintsev profiles a family torn apart by a vicious divorce. The parents are more interested in starting their lives over than tending to their 12-year-old son. The film illuminates the battles in Russian society today between old and new beliefs, public and private institutions, post-soviet infrastructures and nouveau riche establishments. A masterful drama.

4 MAIN ATTRACTIONS Lady Bird A Fantastic Woman Chile - Sebastián Lelio - 1 hr 44 mi w/subtitles Chilean director Sebastián Lelio s new drama centers on a young transgender woman struggling with her own grief and societal prejudice after the death of her middle-aged lover. This is an incisive character study about a woman coming to terms with her changing life. Featuring a nuanced, emotional performance by Daniela Vega. Phantom Thread USA - Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson teams up again with Daniel Day-Lewis, in what has been announced as Day-Lewis final role. A renowned dressmaker rules the British fashion scene in glamorous 1950 s post-war London. Meticulously directed and flawlessly acted, the film is a portrait both of an artist on a creative journey and of the women who keep his world running. Molly s Game USA - Aaron Sorkin - 2 hr 20 min Aaron Sorkin s directorial debut stars Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba in the story of Molly Bloom, proprietor of Hollywood s most exclusive high-stakes poker game. Sharp and witty writing and Sorkin s bold and precise direction are the perfect match for his larger-than-life heroine. C OUNTYT HEATER.ORG

5 MAIN ATTRACTIONS I, Tonya USA - Craig Gillespie - 1 hr 59 min Margot Robbie stars as controversial Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding in this alternately tragic and hilarious look at one of the biggest scandals in US sports history. A shamelessly entertaining film that is part mockumentary and part tragicomedy. With an unforgettable turn from Allison Janney as Tonya s mother. Also starring Bobby Cannavale and Sebastian Stan. Phantom Thread The Square Sweden - Ruben Östlund - 2 hr 22 min in Swedish w/subtitles and in English Swedish director Ruben Ostlund returns with another biting, satirical drama. Set in the world of contemporary art, Christian, a museum curator, sets up a new installation called The Square which invites its spectators to practice altruism. The art world is soon spun into chaos. With a hilarious script and brilliant filmmaking, THE SQUARE won the Palme d Or at this year s Cannes Film Festival. Call Me By Your Name Italy - Luca Guadagnino - 2 hr 12 min This beautifully made film explores the tender, tentative relationship that blooms during the summer of 1983 between a 17-year-old boy and his father s research assistant. James Ivory s script sets the narrative in the sunkissed landscape of Lombardy, Northern Italy. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star. Lady Bird USA - Greta Gerwig - 1 hr 33 min Greta Gerwig makes her directorial debut with this coming-of-age comedydrama. Saoirse Ronan stars as a misfit high school senior whose plans for the future are in conflict with the ideas of her parents. A sweet, charming movie that captures the pain and joy of growing up with honesty and humor. With an excellent performance by Laurie Metcalf as Lady Bird s mother. C OUNTYT HEATER.ORG

6 Special programs WINTER 2017 H County: Dec 14 Thurs 7:30 National Theatre Live Ambler: Jan 14 Sun 12:30 County: Jan 28 Sun 12:30 White Christmas hr - USA - color - DCP - Paramount d: Michael Curtiz - w/ Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen This holiday gem follows two buddies who fall for two sisters and follow the girls to a resort owned by their former commanding officer, who is in danger of losing the place. (Got that?) Featuring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, plus many memorable Irving Berlin songs. Young Marx 3 hr 40 min w/ one intermission A new comedy by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, the team behind the smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors. Europe s most feared revolutionary - Karl Marx - is hiding in London. Broke and restless, the 32-year-old is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, and childlike emotional illiteracy. His only hope is to get a job on the railway. Staged at The Bridge Theatre, London. Starring Rory Kinnear and Oliver Chris. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. Tickets: $18 General; $16 Members Art on Screen Ambler: Jan 28 Sun 12:30 County: Feb 11 Sun 12:30 CountyTheater.org In addition to up-to-date movie listings and information about upcoming films and programs, the CountyTheater website also offers a quick and easy way to become a member. Our weekly update. Sign up at our website and we ll send you our weekly . David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts 1 hr 30 min One of Britain s greatest living painters, David Hockney s works feature in major collections all over the world. Two blockbuster exhibitions from the Royal Academy of Arts London, Landscapes and Portraits and a Still Life, provide the backbone to this revealing film celebrating a unique and cutting-edge talent. Get access to these sold out exhibits narrated with Hockney s own words as he explains what lies behind his artistry. Tickets: $14 General; $12 Members Join in the conversation. Become a fan of the County Theater on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or check out our blog at RenewTheaters.org/blog

7 Special programs WINTER 2017 H National Theatre Live Ambler: Feb 25 Sun 12:30 County: Mar 18 Sun 12:30 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 3 hr 35 min w/ one intermission This thrilling revival of Tennessee Williams Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is a searing, poetic story of a family s fight for survival. The cast includes Sienna Miller, Jack O Connell, and Colm Meaney. Directed by Benedict Andrews, known for his smash hit A Streetcar Named Desire which was broadcast through NT Live in Note: Production contains nudity. Tickets: $18 General $16 Members Affiliated Membership Benefits All members of our theater are entitled to members tickets at all Renew Theaters (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as at participating Art House Theaters nationwide. For more information, visit our website. Art on Screen Ambler: Mar 25 Sun 12:30 County: Apr 8 Sun 12:30 Cezanne: Portrait of a Life 1 hr 25 min Featuring interviews with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d Orsay Paris, as well as correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Paul Cézanne lived and worked, shedding light on the toweringly influential artist. Tickets: $14 General $12 Members Ambler: April 8 Sun 12:30 County: April 22 Sun 12:30 Hamlet 3 hr 30 min w/one intermission A return engagement of Benedict Cumberbatch s 2015 performance in the title role of Shakespeare s great tragedy. Compelled to avenge his father s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. This critically-acclaimed production was directed by Lyndsey Turner. Tickets: $18 General $16 Members National Theatre Live ENCORE

8 SEE HOLLYWOOD S BIG NIGHT ON THE BIG SCREEN! HOLLYWOOD AWARDS PARTY SUNDAY, MARCH 4 COUNTYTHEATER.ORG/AWARDSPARTY ANNOUNCING A BIG CHANGE TO One Saturday a month all year long we ll be screening new and classic films that the whole family can enjoy (plus additional shows in December)! Come early at 10am for fun kids activities before the show at 10:30am. Tickets are only $5, $3 for kids age 15 and under, and admission is free for members and their children. COUNTYTHEATER.ORG/KIDS

9 2017 ANNUAL APPEAL Support the County Dear Friends of the County Theater, The County Theater is working diligently towards its largest expansion! In the meantime, your community cinema is still operating in the here and now, working to improve your film experience. This last year, thanks to your support, we purchased upgraded assistive listening and closed captioning devices! Though we are preparing for the future, we are attentive to the County Theater s current sustainability. Did you know only 50% of our funding comes from ticket and concession sales? The County Theater could not flourish without your gifts! Please consider making a tax-deductible Donation to continue the County Theater s mission to show diverse, high quality films for community enrichment! Your contribution makes all the difference! Make your tax-deductible Gift today in one of two ways: (1) by mail, using the form below, or (2) online at CountyTheater.org/donate. THANK YOU. Kim Rainey President John Toner Executive Director County Theater Annual Gift I/We wish to make a 100% tax deductible contribution of: $50 $100 $500 $5,000 $ (other) Name(s) Address Phone Enclosed is my check, or Please charge my Visa Mastercard AMEX Discover Card Number Exp. Date Signature Checks payable to: County Theater, Inc. Mail to: P.O. Box 779 Doylestown, PA Or Contribute online at CountyTheater.org County Theater, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN ). The official registration and financial information of County Theater, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, Registration does not imply endorsement. Questions? If you or your tax advisor have questions about your gift or need further documentation, please contact us at

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11 GIFT CARDS & MEMBERSHIPS George Bailey EXP: 12/2018 PROD. COUPLE Give the gift of film! Gift cards and memberships available at the theater and online at countytheater.org/gifts. Proudly serving Bucks County for more than 40 years, Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists provides state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive orthopedic techniques designed to decrease pain and shorten recovery times so you can get back to doing what you love. Schedule an appointment today at BucksOrtho.com or contact us at (215) DOYLESTOWN 800 W State Street, Suite 204 WARRINGTON The Health & Wellness Center 847 Easton Road, Suite 2750

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14 Business Sponsors 1. Happ Contractors, Inc. 201 Airport Blvd Doylestown Full service construction company proud to have renovated the County Theater in Scott A. Dinesen, D.O. & Associates 599 W State St, Suite 301 Doylestown Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility. New patients welcome Paganini Trattoria 81 W State St Italian Cuisine in a contemporary European setting. Fresh pasta, fine wines, homemade desserts, cappuccino, and espresso. 4. Pags Cocktail/Wine Bar & Pag s Pub & Pizza W State St Café Pag s Pub offers a hand-picked collection of rare whiskeys and 24 rotating drafts of eclectic craft beers. Food includes brick oven pizzas, select Mediterranean dishes and grass-fed, non-gmo local farm burgers. Paganini s Wine Bar features over 40 wines available by the glass as well as an extensive bottle list. The ambience reflects a romantic old European style bar with a fireplace which burns throughout the cold winter days. 5. Domani Star 57 W State St Tues Fri 11:30am 2:00pm Lunch Tues Thurs & Sun 4:00pm 9:00pm Dinner Fri Sat 4:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Sunday 9:00-1:00 Brunch $30 prix fixe menu: Tuesday Thursday A family owned and operated BYOB trattoria located in the heart of the Doylestown Historic District Ari D. Spectorman, CFP,ChFC, CIMA The Doylestown Private Wealth Group, A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., 48 W Oakland Avenue, ari.d.spectorman@ampf.com Fee-based financial planning, asset management, domestic partnership, retirement, estate, tax, protection & investment planning with a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists : 800 West State Street Doylestown & 847 Easton Road Warrington Providing exceptional care to Bucks County for over 40 years, to patients of all ages. BCOS has board certified and fellowship-trained physicians in orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, concussion care, pain management and rehabilitation. Our physicians use state-of-the-art minimally-invasive techniques designed to reduce pain, shorten recovery times and produce outstanding results HONEY Inspired American Dining 42 Shewell Ave Doylestown Dinner only. Now 7 nights a week starting at 5pm. Husband and wife owned dining spot featuring an extensive small plates menu perfect for sharing with friends or that special someone. Enjoy an all American wine and beer list and unique specialty cocktails. Attentive and informed service in a beautiful environment Mary Lou Erk, Broker Associate, ABR,CRS,GRI,e-PRO,SRES, CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist) Specializing in relocation from condos to castles and new construction! Coldwell Banker Hearthside, Doylestown office ext. 129 cell N. Main St., Doylestown, Pa Around the Block or Around the World, Relocation is my Business. Work with Erk. Mary Lou supports the County Theater. 10. Murphy Hearing Services Dr. Patrick M. Murphy, Au.D., M.Ed., CCC-A, FAAA 330 N. Main St., Doylestown Hours by appointment only Free parking behind office Dr. Murphy has been serving Doylestown and Bucks County since 1987, with over 200 area physicians referring their patients. You can expect an experienced attentive consultation, complete audiological evaluation, counseling, and aural rehabilitation

15 HISTORIC DOYLESTOWN P = Parking 11. Chambers 19 & The Other Side 19 N Main St Doylestown M-Th 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sunday Brunch 9am-1:00pm; Sun 1-9pm Proudly celebrating our 13th year in Doylestown, located just around the corner from the County Theater. We offer a relaxed, casual atmosphere to enjoy everything from homemade soups and sandwiches to specialty burgers and salmon. Looking for a quick bite? Join us before or after the show for drinks and appetizers, coffee and dessert. Also Available: private parties, catering off-premise, Sunday Breakfast Buffet, fundraising events, Monday Trivia Night, and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights New Hope Genevieve s Kitchen 19 E. State St Welcome to Genevieve s Kitchen, located across from the County Theater. An eatery where friends & family gather in our relaxed, warm environment for a seasonally inspired menu offering, using only the freshest ingredients and keeping food pure, simple and good. Join us for lunch, brunch, or dinner enjoying food prepared in the simplest fashion influenced by Italian and Mediterranean flavors. (BYOB, Catering and Private Parties Available.) Alan Reed & Co. Hair Care Professionals 30 S Pine St Tu-Th: 9-8; F: 9-6; Sat: 9-3 Where the basics are everyday luxuries. Custom cuts for every man, woman, and child. Personalized service and a quiet atmosphere. Interested in becoming a Business Sponsor? Call x Dr. Lauren Nappen Ah-h-h-justing to Life 3346 Durham Rd Mechanicsville The perfect blend of the vibrational healing arts to move you from getting well to being well to well being. 15. Laurence H. Stone, D.D.S. General and Cosmetic Dentistry 311 Hyde Park, Mechanicsville Rd You might not be in the movies, but you can dazzle with a Hollywood smile. Take it from a fellow movie lover our personalized service administered by caring professionals will get you noticed. We also offer Zoom whitening to brighten your smile in just an hour. 16. Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives 129 S Main St New Hope Open Daily Custom & ready-made bags, briefcases, belts, and wallets. Made on premises. Fine collection of gentlemen s folding knives by the finest bladesmiths.

16 Closely Watched Films P. O. Box 779, Doylestown, PA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 21 FREEPORT, OH RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED CountyTheater.org MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Please check your mailing label for the expiration date of your membership. It may be time to renew. Previews 102 Dec Feb 2018 Design: The Steve Williams Design Office, Pipersville, PA stevewilliamsdesignoffice.com... M E M B E R S H I P F O R M... Become a member of the nonprofit County Theater The County Theater is open to the public. However, you can become a member of the nonprofit County Theater and show your support of good films and a cultural landmark and get a reduced ticket price. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your membership is valid for one (1) year from your date of joining. Basic Annual Membership o $50 Individual o $75 Couple/Dual o $40 Senior (62+ years) o $65 Senior Couple (62+ years) o $40 Young Person (under 25 years) Basic membership benefits: Reduced admission to all main films Tax-deductibility Member s admission to Hiway, Ambler, and Garden Theaters Family Benefit - Member s children under 18 may attend for reduced members admissions Sustaining Annual Membership o $110 Producer (one person) o $100 Senior Producer (62+) (one person) Individual Producer (one person) receives 4 free tickets + basic benefits o $150 - Producer Couple o $130 - Senior Producer Couple (both 62+) Producer Couple receives 4 free tickets + basic benefits o $220 Executive Producer Couple o $200 Senior Exec. Prod. Couple (both 62+) Executive Producer Couple receives 8 free tickets + basic benefits for couple o $500 Mogul* Free admission for one named member + 2nd named individual membership with basic benefits o $1,000 Angel* (Couple) Receives free admission for two Angel members + basic benefits *Mogul and Angel memberships have a monthly payment option. Contact us for details. NAME(S) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (CELL) $ Total Membership Fee $ Extra Gift $ Total CHARGE: o MasterCard o VISA o Discover o AMEX CHECKS TO: County Theater. Inc. MAIL TO: P. O. Box 779, Doylestown, PA JOIN ONLINE AT: CountyTheater.org/membership Membership cards will be mailed to you. Membership is valid for one (1) year from date of joining. Card Number: Exp. Date Signature Join or renew online at CountyTheater.org/membership 102C