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July 08, 2021

Favorite throwback movies to be screened during two new series

The 20th Anniversary Series will celebrate films that debuted on the big screen in 2001, including 'Legally Blonde' with Reese Witherspoon

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The drive-in will screen popular picks from 20 years ago and the Film Center will show blockbusters in 4K resolution.

Throwback movies picked by the Philadelphia Film Society will be screened during two different series starting this summer. 

The 20th Anniversary Series will celebrate films that debuted on the big screen in 2001. "Legally Blonde," "Josie and the Pussycats" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be shown at the PFS drive-in theater at the Navy Yard this July.

The Blockbusters in 4K Series will take place at the Philadelphia Film Center. All films in this series will be presented in 4K on the largest screen in Center City. The first collection of remastered films to be screened will be the Indiana Jones movies.


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20th Anniversary Series at the Drive-In: July Lineup

"Legally Blonde"
Tuesday, July 13
Tickets


"Josie and the Pussycats"
Tuesday, July 20
Tickets


"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"
Tuesday, July 27
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Ticket prices are $12 per person, or $8 for PFS members, and $7 for children ages 12 and under.

Blockbuster in 4K Series at the Film Center: July Lineup

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
July 15-18
Tickets


"Raiders of the Lost Ark"
July 16-18
Tickets


"Indian Jones and the Last Crusade"
July 17-18
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Tickets are $13 per person, or $9 for PFS members, and $8 for children ages 12 and under. The Film Center is located at 1412 Chestnut St.

Other movies in both series will be announced on the PFS website.


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