Music Box Theatre http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Newsletters en brian@musicboxtheatre.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-02T16:06:15+00:00 Friday, July 2nd http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-july-2-2010 THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is a literary and cinematic hit, and we have several events planned for those of you who can’t wait for the opening of the highly anticipated sequel, THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE, on July 9.

This Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 we present a FREE screening of MILLENNIUM: THE STORY, a documentary portrait of author Stieg Larsson and the world-wide phenomenon that is the MILLENNIUM trilogy.

To attend this FREE screening, simply pick-up your ticket at the box office that day (seating is limited to theater capacity). A limited number of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO posters, DVDs and Blu-rays will be given away at each screening!

Then on Thursday, July 8 at 9:10 we present a double feature of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, followed by a special midnight premiere of THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE.

Be the first to see the next installment in the Lisbeth Salander saga! Tickets are now on sale at the box office.

Happy Fourth of July,
Brian

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]]> 2010-07-02T10:06:15-06:00 Friday, May 21st http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-may-21st-2010 Happy Friday Everyone!

I’m pleased to announce that today marks the first day of our NEW summer calendar, so pick up a copy at the theatre or click on the pdf link in the top right corner. ———->

Tonight we open the “powerful yet delicate” MOTHER AND CHILD with an all-star ensemble including Annette Bening, Naomi Watts, and Samuel L. Jackson.

In June we’ll be bringing the 50th anniversary restoration of Jean-Luc Godard’s BREATHLESS complete with newly revised subtitles.

Scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter to test your knowledge of the calendar and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Bull-eh-dia’s Tapas Restaurant!

See you at the movies this summer!

Paige

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]]> 2010-05-21T11:36:04-06:00 Friday, May 7th http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-may-7th-2010 Hey Everyone,

Join us this Mother’s Day weekend! On Friday, the heart-warming documentary BABIES opens. Check out this adorable trailer!

We are giving away FREE TICKETS if you send us a photo of your baby. Please scroll down to the bottom for more details.

On Sunday, Hell in a Handbag Productions will be helping us present MOMMIE DEAREST, complete with running commentary and our very own Joan. Our neighboring restaurant, Blue Bayou, will also be offering 15% off to anyone with a MOMMIE DEAREST ticket or stub, who comes in for Sunday Brunch.

Hope to see you at the movies!

Paige

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]]> 2010-05-07T11:03:41-06:00 Friday, April 30th http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-april-30-2010 This week we present a suspenseful, clever film noir from Australia that introduces us to a fresh new filmmaking talent, director Nash Edgerton.

THE SQUARE has been positively compared to other modern noirs like “Blood Simple” and “A Simple Plan.”

Edgerton is part of new Australian collective called Blue-Tongue Films. You can learn more about them in this recent New York Times’ article.

As an added bonus, the film is preceded by Egerton’s award-winning short film SPIDER.

So while you are enjoying the nice weather this week, I hope you’ll take a few hours to explore the dark-side of human nature in the land down under.

Best regards,

Brian

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]]> 2010-03-26T12:33:49-06:00 Thursday, March 11th http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-march-12-2010 Hey Everyone,

Congrats to Jeff Gittel and Ingrid Anderson—they are our first two winners of $100 gift certificates to Bull-eh-dia’s Tapas Restaurant, just for buying their RED RIDING Trilogy passes online!

And the give-away continues until midnight Friday—one in every ten people wins a certificate while supplies last. So buy your Trilogy pass (good for all three films) online before midnight Friday, March 12 to be eligible to win. At that time, the give-away ends and Trilogy passes will only be available at the theatre box office.

Our distribution arm, Music Box Films, has an exciting blog hunt contest going on for their upcoming film THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, opening in Chicago next Friday, March 19th. Scroll to the bottom to learn more.

Have a great weekend at the movies!

Paige

P.S. Roger Ebert just gave the RED RIDING trilogy FOUR STARS!

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]]> 2010-03-11T16:21:42-06:00 Thursday, February 25th http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-february-26-2010 Hi Guys,

I’m excited to say that at tonight’s midnight premiere of NORTH FACE we’ll have an audience member drawing to give away another $100 gift certificate to Bull-eh-dia’s Tapas Restaurant, so please come join us for this awesome climbing adventure film.

Also, we’re now offering a listing of our discount partnerships around the neighborhood on our website, such as Bull-eh-dia’s, Blue Bayou and Uncle Dan’s. Please click on Local Partners on our website to find out more about the great deals you can get on Southport with your Music Box movie ticket stubs.

Hope to see you tonight at the movies!

Best,
Paige

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]]> 2010-02-25T14:22:45-06:00 Thursday, February 11th http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-february-12-2010 Hey Movie Lovers,

Congratulations to KIMIKO OSTROZOVICH! You are the winner of a $100 gift certificate for Bull-eh-dia’s Tapas Restaurant! Thanks to everyone for participanting in our Spanish-language film contest. See below for info about future contest opportunities.

Love is in the air all weekend at MBT, whether you’re coming for THE ROOM, THE HOTTEST NIGHT OF WINTER, CASABLANCA, or all 3. A portion of each CASABLANCA ticket will go to Gilda’s Club, a support community for those living with cancer.

Lastly, I’m happy to announce that our SPRING CALENDAR will be unveiled next week so please look out for it!

See you at the movies!

Paige

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]]> 2010-02-11T10:58:29-06:00 Friday, January 22nd http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/newsletters/friday-january-22-2010 I just returned from the Sundance Institute’s Art House Convergence, the annual conference of Art House operators from across the country that precedes the Sundance Film Festival. It’s a great opportunity for us to get together and exchange ideas on how best to serve our communities.

Everyone was buzzing about the Festival’s new initiative, Sundance Film Festival USA. I was pleased to announce that our screening of JACK GOES BOATING on January 28, featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman in person, has SOLD OUT!

Attention all REPO fans: don’t miss your opportunity to meet co-creator and star Terrance Zdunich at Saturday’s midnight performance.

Clair Denis’ beautiful new film 35 SHOTS OF RUM opens Friday. Check out Roger Ebert’s 4 STAR review.

Best regards,
Brian

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