The movie theater at 1412 Chestnut St. has been closed for the past four months as crews gutted the lobby and upgraded the historic space, currently the home base of the Philadelphia Film Society. Now it's ready for it's close-up, just in time for its owner's annual film festival next week.

What will movie buffs find when they walk through the double doors of the Film Society Center? The changes start on the sidewalk. The redesign moved the box office to a street-facing spot between the main entrance and ADA-compliant entrance, which formerly cut through the lobby. Now it winds around the side of the bar area, depositing visitors next to the doors to the theaters. MORE: Legoland adds 'Durantula' to Phillies ballpark display for Red October

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