Art House Theater Day: Raising Arizona

Unable to have a child of their own, ex-con H.I. “Hi” McDunnough (Nicolas Cage) and ex-cop Ed (Holly Hunter) purloin one of the quintuplets born to a local furniture magnate. But their newfound familial bliss is disrupted by the law, the criminal Snoats brothers, and th......More

Unable to have a child of their own, ex-con H.I. “Hi” McDunnough (Nicolas Cage) and ex-cop Ed (Holly Hunter) purloin one of the quintuplets born to a local furniture magnate. But their newfound familial bliss is disrupted by the law, the criminal Snoats brothers, and the Lone Biker of the Apocalypse. Celebrate Art House Theater Day with this madcap Coen Brothers classic! All attendees who arrive by 7:00 pm will qualify for a special prize giveaway! Visit with Moviejawn in the atrium, and pick up their latest zine! Art House Theater Day is in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Night! Stroll along Lancaster Avenue for treats, specials, and fun happenings at the local shops and restaurants. Art House Theater Day honors the legacy of independent theaters as advocates for cinema arts. In an age where media is more digital than tangible, more solitary than social, art house theaters create spaces for filmgoers to congregate and connect with intrepid, creative filmmaking. For the entirety of Art House Theater Day, all members with membership cards will receive a free small popcorn!

Downton Abbey Premiere Event

Join us for BMFI’s Downton Abbey Premiere Event the night before its official opening! Prior to watching this fall’s most anticipated movie we’ll enjoy a reception fit for the Dowager Countess with bites from A Taste of Bri......More

Join us for BMFI’s Downton Abbey Premiere Event the night before its official opening! Prior to watching this fall’s most anticipated movie we’ll enjoy a reception fit for the Dowager Countess with bites from A Taste of Britain and cocktails crafted by Stateside Vodka . Costumes are encouraged at this premiere event! Don your favorite fascinator chicest cloche or tea-worthy white gloves to experience this grand evening in our historic Downton-era theater. In this feature-length continuation of the Masterpiece series the Crawleys prepare for a royal visit with the help of their steadfast crew stirring up scandal romance and intrigue at Downton. The reception begins at 7:30 pm in BMFI’s atrium and the film begins at 8:30 pm. Tickets are limited and advanced purchase is recommended. BMFI’s Downton Abbey Premiere Event is sponsored in part by A Taste of Britain Stateside Vodka and SAVVY Main Line. Downton Abbey will officially open at BMFI on Friday September 20. Tickets for future shows will be available for purchase on Tuesday September 17. Visit BrynMawrFilm.org for details and showtimes.

Deconstructing The Beatles Abbey Road - Bryn Mawr, PA

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is a masterpiece filled with classic Beatles songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable side two song suite. Join B......More

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is a masterpiece filled with classic Beatles songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable side two song suite. Join Beatleologist Scott Freiman as he takes the audience on a journey track-by-track when Abbey Road screens at Bryn Mawr's Bryn Mawr Film Institute September 21st. Abbey Road was the last time that the Beatles recorded together at EMI Studios — soon-to be — christened Abbey Road Studios after the album’s release. Despite the bittersweet atmosphere that surrounded the recording sessions, The Beatles’ outstanding songs and performances together with George Martin’s orchestrations produced an album that continues to be regarded as one of the best albums ever created.

Short Attention Span Cinema 9

Although they are rarely screened outside of film festivals short films deserve anything but short shrift. These easily digestible mini-movies are often “calling cards” for burgeoning directors who want to showcase their talents in a modest form. Martin McDonagh (THREE ......More

Although they are rarely screened outside of film festivals short films deserve anything but short shrift. These easily digestible mini-movies are often “calling cards” for burgeoning directors who want to showcase their talents in a modest form. Martin McDonagh (THREE BILLBOARDS . . .) and Terry George (HOTEL RWANDA) are among those who won Oscars for their early shorts. Short films may not require the same investment in character development that features do but viewers’ emotions can be effectively evoked nevertheless. A good short film works with quiet efficiency to hook viewers carry them through the story and deliver a satisfying payoff the best shorts prompt us to reassess our conceptions of cinema. This seminar will showcase a handful of recent short films like “All Inclusive” (2018) “May” (2019) “The Neighbors’ Window” (2019) and “That’s My Jazz” (2019) that will leave students with a greater appreciation of this underestimated format. Monday September 23 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Instructor: Gary M. Kramer Author and Film Critic

Volunteer Training for See Hear Feel Film

Help us bring See · Hear · Feel · Film, BMFI's innovative visual literacy program, to third-graders in our community. Message us to attend the volunteer training session on Tuesday, September 24. Since 2005, BMFI has presented See • Hear • Feel • Film (SHFF), an arts ......More

Help us bring See · Hear · Feel · Film, BMFI's innovative visual literacy program, to third-graders in our community. Message us to attend the volunteer training session on Tuesday, September 24. Since 2005, BMFI has presented See • Hear • Feel • Film (SHFF), an arts education program designed to instill third-graders with a foundation in visual literacy. Using short films from around the world, SHFF helps students become conscientious viewers and impassioned storytellers in a world increasingly crowded with screens and moving images. The continued success of this program would not be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers. We're looking for education-minded individuals interested in volunteering for the SHFF program during the fall season. You will work with students, leading group activities during school field trips to BMFI on select weekday mornings. Volunteer training will take place on Tuesday, September 24, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and is mandatory for all new volunteers. You do not need to be available for all the school visits, but we ask that you commit to at least three SHFF sessions, which will take place at BMFI on weekday mornings between the end of September and mid-December. We will be hosting many school trips, so volunteers will have plenty of flexibility in determining their schedule. To learn more about SHFF, please visit the BMFI website or view this short informational video. Please note that volunteers will be required to undergo a PA Child Abuse History Clearance check. If you are interested in volunteering for SHFF, please email Jill Malcolm at JMalcolm@brynmawrfilm.org. In your email, please include your name, email address, phone number, and confirmation that you can attend the volunteer training at BMFI on Tuesday, September 24. You will receive an e-mail reply with instructions for completing the required PA clearance, for free, online. Unable to volunteer, but know someone who would be perfect? Please share this event with them! We are grateful for your support for Bryn Mawr Film Institute and your dedication to film education.

Margaret Atwood: Live In Cinemas

Since its 1985 release, Margaret Atwood’s seminal dystopian novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE has been adapted into an Emmy-winning show and become a symbol of women’s rights and resistance. In this expansive filmed interview, Atwood discusses her extraordinary career, the lega......More

Since its 1985 release, Margaret Atwood’s seminal dystopian novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE has been adapted into an Emmy-winning show and become a symbol of women’s rights and resistance. In this expansive filmed interview, Atwood discusses her extraordinary career, the legacy of the handmaids, and the new, long-awaited sequel, THE TESTAMENTS. THE TESTAMENTS will be available for purchase on site from Main Point Books. All attendees who arrive by 7:00 pm will qualify to win a copy of THE TESTAMENTS! General Public $20, BMFI Members $18, Students $10

Talk Cinema

Talk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobson a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative independent and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished mod......More

Talk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobson a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative independent and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished moderators. Subscriptions for the current season are available only at TalkCinema.com or by calling 914.737.7654. BMFI Members should call 610.527.4008 x109 for instructions on receiving their subscription discount. Day of Show Admission: General Public $20.00 Students with ID $10.00

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

Open Screen Monday

On the first Monday of every month at 9:15 pm BMFI invites area filmmakers to bring their films of 10 minutes or less to show on the big screen. Admission to each session is free. To have your film added to the screening schedule bring it to the theater box office at an......More

On the first Monday of every month at 9:15 pm BMFI invites area filmmakers to bring their films of 10 minutes or less to show on the big screen. Admission to each session is free. To have your film added to the screening schedule bring it to the theater box office at any time after 8:00 pm the day of the screening. You may also sign up using the Open Screen Mondays submission form available at http://brynmawrfilm.org/about/contact.php?e=Open+Screen+Monday. Films are shown in the order registered.

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

Talk Cinema

Talk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobson a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative independent and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished mod......More

Talk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobson a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative independent and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished moderators. Subscriptions for the current season are available only at TalkCinema.com or by calling 914.737.7654. BMFI Members should call 610.527.4008 x109 for instructions on receiving their subscription discount. Day of Show Admission: General Public $20.00 Students with ID $10.00

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

Open Screen Monday

On the first Monday of every month at 9:15 pm BMFI invites area filmmakers to bring their films of 10 minutes or less to show on the big screen. Admission to each session is free. To have your film added to the screening schedule bring it to the theater box office at an......More

On the first Monday of every month at 9:15 pm BMFI invites area filmmakers to bring their films of 10 minutes or less to show on the big screen. Admission to each session is free. To have your film added to the screening schedule bring it to the theater box office at any time after 8:00 pm the day of the screening. You may also sign up using the Open Screen Mondays submission form available at http://brynmawrfilm.org/about/contact.php?e=Open+Screen+Monday. Films are shown in the order registered.

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010