Ritz At The Bourse

Philadelphia


The place to come to see independent and art-house movies as well as special-event screenings such as those offered by National Theatre Live and the Royal Opera House from the UK. Every Friday at midnight they also screen cult movies such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Landmark runs a couple more cinemas in the area that show highbrow movies: Ritz 5 and Ritz East.


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