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<cite>Monsieur Lazhar</cite>
Next screening, 5:45pm

Monsieur Lazhar

directed by Philippe Falardeau starring Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart

Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors.

“Quietly intelligent and respectable, much like its protag, pic has clear crowdpleaser appeal in the arthouse arena, as evidenced by its recent Locarno audience award win.” —Boyd van Hoeij, Variety

Presented by Music Box Films.

<cite>Marley</cite>
Next screening, 9:45pm

Marley

directed by Kevin Macdonald

From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland) comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive.

“A generous, absorbing, family-authorized docu on the late, still-reigning king of reggae music.” —Variety

Chicago Premiere of <cite>Bailout</cite>
Today only, 8:00pm

Chicago Premiere of Bailout

directed by Sean Patrick Fahey in English starring John Titus, John Fox, Ruben Castillo, Sergio Mayora, Nicole Erhardt

Join actors John Titus, John Fox, Ruben Castillo, Sergio Mayora, Nicole Erhardt, director Sean Fahey and producer Kevin Schroeder at this special screening of Bailout. A feature documentary that explores the causes and effects of America’s financial crisis, Bailout reveals the state of America through the lens of its people.

<cite>Children of Paradise</cite>
Next screening, 4:00pm

Children of Paradise

directed by Marcel Carné in French starring Arletty,Jean-Louis Barrault,Pierre Brasseur,Pierre Renoir,María Casares,Gaston Modot,Fabien Loris

Set among the Parisian theatre scene of the 1820s and 30s, it tells the story of a beautiful courtesan, Garance, and the four men who love her in their own ways: a mime artist, an actor, a criminal and an aristocrat. A three-hour film divided into two halves, it was described in the original American trailer as the French answer to Gone with the Wind.

“Thanks to this restoration, its full achievements can once again be properly appreciated!” —Sight & Sound

Friday, May 18th

1:30pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
2:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
3:35pm
Monsieur Lazhar
5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:35pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?
midnight
The Room
midnight
The Outfit

Saturday, May 19th

11:30am
Monsieur Lazhar
11:30am
The Outfit
1:30pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
2:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
3:35pm
Monsieur Lazhar
5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:35pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?
9:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
midnight
The Outfit
midnight
Midnight Madness Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sunday, May 20th

11:30am
The Outfit
11:30am
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
1:35pm
Monsieur Lazhar
2:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
3:35pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:40pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?

Monday, May 21st

5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:30pm
Monsieur Lazhar
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:30pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
9:35pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?

Tuesday, May 22nd

5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:30pm
Monsieur Lazhar
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:30pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:30pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
9:39pm
Where Do We Go Now?

Wednesday, May 23rd

5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:25pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:30pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:30pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?

Thursday, May 24th

5:00pm
Where Do We Go Now?
5:25pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
7:20pm
Where Do We Go Now?
7:29pm
Monsieur Lazhar
9:30pm
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
9:40pm
Where Do We Go Now?

Special Announcements

The Cubs are back in town!

Cubs season is upon us, and we suggest everyone take as much public transit whenever possible. You can always check to see if there is a Cubs game by visiting either of the links below!

Meals & Deals

Blue Bayou

3734 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 871-3300

Great movies call for great food! Keep the conversation going before or after your film at the Blue Bayou Restaurant, located just across the street. Valet parking available on the weekends.

15% off your food! Bring in your ticket stub from the Music Box Theatre.

Safari Cup Coffee

3404 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 770-6162

Enjoy a free coffee upon presentation of any Music Box Theatre ticket for that day.

Chicago Reader Real Deal

The Chicago Reader has been a trusted partner for local business for nearly 40 years. Enjoy savings 50 to 80 percent at great establishments around the city.

Deleece Restaurant

3747 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 325-1710

Enjoy our mouthwatering new menu in our beautiful new surroundings. We look forward to seeing you at our new location just a few doors north of the Music Box Theatre.

Coobah

3423 N. Southport (773) 528-2220

Free parking in rear. Closed Dec. 24th.

Enjoy a 15% discount off your dine-in food with your ticket stub.

Candyality

3425 N. Southport Avenue (773) 472-7800

Candyality carries thousands of bulk items and sweet treats including gummies, sours, taffy, and more. Need M&Ms in 21 colors? We have that! How about your favorite flavor of Jelly Bellys? We carry over 30 flavors! Licorice? We’ve created Chicago’s first licorice bar offering a selection from many corners of the world.

Bring your ticket stub down to Candyality and get a 1lb bag of gummy bears ($11 value) free with any $10 or more purchase!

Mystic Celt

3443 N. Southport Ave. (773) 529-8550

Enjoy a 15% discount with your Music Box ticket on the day of the show.

Bull-eh-Dia’s

3651 N. Southport Ave. (Waveland Ave.) Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 404-2855

Enjoy a hot selection of Spanish tapas and sangrias at this Southport restaurant located just steps from the Music Box Theatre.

Cullen’s Bar and Grill

3741 N. Southport Ave (773) 975-0600

Located just north of the Music Box theatre, Cullen’s is a great place to grab some grub or drinks before or after a film!

Special Events

Chicago Premiere of <cite>Bailout</cite>
Wed 16 May

Chicago Premiere of Bailout

directed by Sean Patrick Fahey in English starring John Titus, John Fox, Ruben Castillo, Sergio Mayora, Nicole Erhardt

Join actors John Titus, John Fox, Ruben Castillo, Sergio Mayora, Nicole Erhardt, director Sean Fahey and producer Kevin Schroeder at this special screening of Bailout. A feature documentary that explores the causes and effects of America’s financial crisis, Bailout reveals the state of America through the lens of its people.

Midnight Madness Presents: <cite>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</cite>
Sat 19 May

Midnight Madness Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

directed by Jim Sharman starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Richard O'Brien, Charles Gray, Meatloaf, Barry Bostwick

Our monthly screening of this cult classic is never for the faint of heart.

Premiere VII
Fri 1 Jun

Premiere VII

DePaul’s School of Cinema and Interactive Media presents an evening of our school’s best student films followed by a short awards ceremony.

<cite>Found Footage Festival</cite>
Sat 16 Jun

Found Footage Festival

in English

This is it! The live taping of our all-new Volume 6 DVD will happen at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre.

Up Next

<cite>Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog</cite>
opens Fri 18 May

Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog

directed by Sai Yoichi starring Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina, Teruyuki Kagawa

Based on a true story, Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog is the sweet tale of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter to his selection as a guide dog shortly after his first birthday. After training at a school for guide dogs, Quill is paired with a blind man named Watanabe who at first is reluctant to rely on him. But Quill’s great patience, gentleness and skill eventually win him over and they become inseparable friends.

“A warm-hearted, visually charming, and ultimately thought-provoking tribute to the ways, little and large, that these creatures improve our lives.” —Georgia Straight

Presented by Music Box Films.

<cite>Where Do We Go Now?</cite>
opens Fri 18 May

Where Do We Go Now?

directed by Nadine Labaki in Arabic starring Claude Baz Moussawbaa

Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, Where Do We Go Now? follows the antics of the town’s women to keep their men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers.

 

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