Now Playing
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.
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 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.
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
Wednesday, May 16th
- 4:00pm
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Children of Paradise
- 5:45pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 7:45pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 8:00pm
- Chicago Premiere of Bailout
- 9:45pm
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Marley
Thursday, May 17th
- 3:59pm
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Children of Paradise
- 5:45pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 7:45pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 8:00pm
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Children of Paradise
- 9:45pm
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Marley
Friday, May 18th
- 1:30pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 2:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 3:35pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:35pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- midnight
- The Room
- midnight
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The Outfit
Saturday, May 19th
- 11:30am
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 11:30am
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The Outfit
- From the Neo-Noir collection
- 1:30pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 2:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 3:35pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:35pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 9:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- midnight
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The Outfit
- midnight
- Midnight Madness Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sunday, May 20th
- 11:30am
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The Outfit
- From the Neo-Noir collection
- 11:30am
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 1:35pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 2:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 3:35pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:40pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 9:40pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
Monday, May 21st
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:30pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:30pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 9:35pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
Tuesday, May 22nd
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:30pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:30pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:30pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 9:39pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
Wednesday, May 23rd
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:25pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:30pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:30pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:40pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
Thursday, May 24th
- 5:00pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 5:25pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 7:20pm
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Where Do We Go Now?
- 7:29pm
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Monsieur Lazhar
- 9:30pm
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
- 9:40pm
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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 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: 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
DePaul’s School of Cinema and Interactive Media presents an evening of our school’s best student films followed by a short awards ceremony.
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.
Spring 2012 Calendar
Up Next
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.
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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