Thursday, June 2nd
- 2:00pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:15pm
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Weiner
- 4:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Sunset Song
- 8:00pm
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Sunset Song
- 9:45pm
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Weiner
Friday, June 3rd
- 2:15pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 7:15pm
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Weiner
- 9:30pm
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Weiner
- 10:00pm
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Grindhouse Trailers
- A part of Grindhouse Film Festival
- midnight
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Green Room
- midnight
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The Final Girls
Saturday, June 4th
- 11:30am
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The Red Shoes
- A part of Foreign Masterpieces
- 12:15pm
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Weiner
- 2:15pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 7:00pm
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The Mystery of Chess Boxing
- A part of Grindhouse Film Festival
- 7:15pm
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Weiner
- 9:00pm
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Shaolin vs Wu Tang
- A part of Grindhouse Film Festival
- 9:30pm
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Weiner
- midnight
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Green Room
- midnight
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The Final Girls
Sunday, June 5th
- 11:30am
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The Red Shoes
- A part of Foreign Masterpieces
- 12:15pm
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Weiner
- 2:15pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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The Gates of Hell
- A part of Grindhouse Film Festival
- 7:00pm
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Secret Screening
- A part of Grindhouse Film Festival
- 7:15pm
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Weiner
- 9:30pm
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Weiner
- 9:45pm
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Green Room
Tuesday, June 7th
- 2:15pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Green Room
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 7:00pm
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The Adventures of Pericles
- A part of The Stratford Festival Presents
- 7:00pm
- There Will Be Blood
Wednesday, June 8th
- 2:00pm
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Green Room
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 4:00pm
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Sunset Song
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 7:15pm
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Weiner
- 7:30pm
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XRT/Goose Island Music in Motion Film Series presents Stop Making Sense
- 9:30pm
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Weiner
- 9:45pm
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Green Room
Thursday, June 9th
- 2:15pm
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Sunset Song
- 2:30pm
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Weiner
- 5:00pm
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Green Room
- 5:00pm
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Weiner
- 7:00pm
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The Red Shoes
- 7:15pm
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Weiner
- 9:30pm
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Weiner
- 9:45pm
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Green Room
Special Announcements
Music Box Theatre has launched a Membership Program!
We are thrilled to announce that the Music Box Theatre has a newly-created Membership program! That’s right! You can now be a Member of the Music Box Theatre! Becoming a Music Box Member is a great way to support all of the quality programming we offer throughout the year and receive exclusive discounts and benefits!
IDA Wins Best Foreign Film Oscar!
Now you can buy your tickets online!
The Music Box Theatre has developed a new ticketing solution and now tickets can be purchased for most screenings online! As always, you can visit our Showtimes page (by clicking above) and see any upcoming screenings we have scheduled. Generally, the full showtime schedule is published on Wednesdays for the following Friday through Thursday. A partial schedule may be available further in advance for special events.
Partners
South Shore Opera Company
The South Shore Opera Company, founded in 2008, is one of Chicago’s best local opera companies unrivaled in its artistic performances. The company formed in partnership with founder Dr. Marvin Lynn and the Advisory Council of the South Shore Cultural Center as an arts anchor partner with the Center and the Chicago Park District. Thanks to that partnership, the company is now Arts Partner in Residence the South Shore Cultural Center, one of Chicago’s landmarks. In its infancy of five years, the company has achieved unequaled success in attendance, with over 1000 at our inaugural concert in 2009, and averaging more than 500 since that time.
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Affordable, college-level training with accomplished industry and independent filmmakers.
Block Cinema
Block Cinema screens classic and contemporary films and is dedicated to providing the Northwestern campus, the North Shore and Chicago with a quality venue for cinema. Block Cinema is sponsored in part by a generous gift from James B. Pick and Rosalyn M. Laudati.
Tango Sur
3767 N Southport Ave 773-477-5466
A simple Argentine storefront tucked away at the north end of the hot Southport strip.
LM Restaurant Group
703 309 1856
Founded in 2009 by Nicole and Stephan Outrequin Quaisser, LM Restaurant Group is the unifying force behind Bistronomic, Brasserie by LM, Cafe Creme, Troquet River North and LM Catering. What started as a single concept, named after the couple’s two children, Luc and Mary, LM Restaurant Group is now synonymous with authentic French cuisine in Chicago. Each unique concept aims to provide a true French dining experience while showcasing a range of French fare in an approachable way. Additionally, all restaurants offer an array of private dining options guaranteed to make any gathering a success.
Mosaic School
Chicago Mosaic School gives artists, teachers, and enthusiasts a place to explore all facets of mosaics- from classical reproduction to contemporary abstraction.
CustomEyes
773.871.2020
Custom Eyes has been serving the north side of Chicago since we opened on Southport in 2003. Our goal has always been to provide the highest level of service from the moment you walk through the door.
2015 Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest running international competitive film festival in North America, we proudly celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2014. Now in our 51st year, we continue to celebrate our past, present and future.
Film is a transformative medium, giving expression to different ways of thinking while confirming our shared stories and common humanity. Presenting more than 150 narrative feature, documentary and short films from over 50 countries, the 51st Chicago International Film Festival – held October 15-29, 2015 – will bring the world to Chicago.
Music Box Films
A highly acclaimed distributor of foreign and independent film in theatrical, DVD and television markets in the United States.
Founded in 2007, Music Box Films has quickly established itself as one of the leading distributors of non-English language feature films in the US in theaters, on DVD/Blu-ray and via Video-on-Demand.
Music Box Memberships
For two decades the Music Box Theatre has been Chicago’s premiere venue for independent, foreign, cult and classic films. Built in 1929, the Music Box has the largest theatre space operated full-time in Chicago. Joining the Music Box is a great way to support the historic theatre and receive exclusive discounts and benefits.
Southport & Irving
4000 - 4006 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60613 773-857-2890
Southport & Irving is a nostalgic neighborhood establishment offering fine food and drink. Celebrating regional Midwestern flavors, our menu is rooted in American classics and comfort, driven by seasonal produce and local fare. Always welcoming to large parties, Southport & Irving offers table style dining options for dinner, brunch, and private events.
University of Chicago
Renowned French film director and visual artist Agnès Varda will spend Oct 8–15 in residence at the University of Chicago as part of a major weeklong celebration of her work.
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is an international leader and recognized pioneer in arts and media education.
Dablon Vineyards
Believing that exceptional wine comes from exceptional grapes and their unique terroir, our grapes are hand-nurtured from the time they are planted, until the grapes are harvested. Our people are committed to creating quality products. Our wines are produced in our hillside facility and stored in an underground cellar.
111 W Shawnee Rd
Baroda, MI 49101
(269) 422-2846
Films of the Future
We review films before we see them.
Films of the Future is a weekly podcast recorded in Chicago, Illinois. It’s recorded in the present but you’re probably listening to it in the future so by then it will be the past. Even then, the movie may not have been released yet so there’s definitely some weird time stuff going on.
Films of the Future is hosted by Kendall Bruns and Alan Metoskie.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street 312.846.2800
For almost 40 years, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has presented world-class independent, international, and classic cinema.
Blog
Music Box Films is looking for a Marketing & Publicity Assistant!
by Buck LePard, Fri 6 May 2016, 1:59pm
Music Box Films, our distribution arm, is seeking an organized and enthusiastic Marketing & Publicity Assistant who will contribute in a variety of ways to connect their films to audiences.
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