This what our favorite critics are saying about Best Foreign Language Film Nominee A SEPARATION. It’s a virtual lock for the Oscar (or is it?) and the Music Box has the exclusive engagement in Chicago! Check it out this weekend and let us know what you think!

Also, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’re planning lots of fun events. Check out the schedule here!

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Do you have your tickets yet for Sundance USA 2012? We’re premiering Julie Delpy’s new film 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK, starring Chris Rock. This year, we’re hosting co-star and co-writer Alexia Landeau who will present the film and stick around for a post-screening Q&A! Tickets are on sale here!

Opening this week is NORWEGIAN WOOD based on the novel by Haruki Murakami and a brand new print of THE WAGES OF FEAR. Check out our friend Roger Ebert’s Great Movie review here!

Also stay tuned, because next week open Oscar-favorite A SEPARATION. Get excited.

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Who’s ready for another edition of Second Saturday Silent Cinema? This Saturday, we’re bringing you King Vidor’s 1928 classic SHOW PEOPLE, starring Marion Davies! Show starts at 12:00pm, with organ accompaniment!

We’re just about 24 hours away from THE RETURN OF CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER! He’s here both Friday and Saturday night to presents his films ‘It is fine. EVERYTHING IS FINE” (Fri.) and “What is it?” (Sat.) Both performances will be followed by Q&As and book signings! Get your tickets here!

Last but not least, time is running out to get your tickets to SUNDANCE USA 2012. We’re hosting actress Julie Delpy’s new film 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK starring Chris Rock. As in past years, a special guest from the film is going to drop by to say ‘hi’ and participate in Q&A session after the film! Purchase your tickets here!

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Use the code “Camp” when purchasing tickets online in advance for either Second Saturday Silent Cinema Presents: Show People or National Theatre Live Presents: The Collaborators to receive $5 off each ticket! Please note, this coupon is not valid for at door sales or previous purchases. It is only valid for online purchases for these two events for the next 48 hours! You may learn more about these events by clicking the links below. If you are ready to buy now, you can do so by CLICKING HERE

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Just eight short days from now, Crispin Hellion Glover will be at the Music Box Theatre to present his two films “It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE” and “What is it?”. You know Glover from Alice in Wonderland, Hot Tub Time Machine, Charlie’s Angels and… what’s that other one? Oh, yeah – Back to the Future! Purchase your tickets to both nights – January 13 and 14 – here!

Also, opening tomorrow is THE CONQUEST, about French President Nicholas Sarkozy’s rise to power and Takeshi Kitano’s new thriller OUTRAGE.

Oh, and don’t forget — tickets to Sundance USA 2012 featuring Julie Delpy’s film 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK are on sale now. Get yours here!

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We’re just two short days away from our annual New Year’s celebration NEW YEAR’S ON THE S.S. POSEIDON. We’re showing the 1970s disaster epic THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and we’ve timed it so the wave hits exactly at Midnight! Boarding begins at 11:00pm sharp, so throw on your finest cruisewear and come on over! Tickets available here.

Also coming up is THE RETURN OF CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER! Everyone’s favorite 80s cult icon returns to the Music Box on January 13 and 14 to present his films. Both shows will be accompanied by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets available here!

Have a great holiday!

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As Christmas approaches, we have some very special events to tell you about. From December 25 thru January 4, we bring you HITCHCOCK FOR THE HOLIDAYS – over a dozen of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest titles, including Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Birds. Check out the full schedule here!

Still looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Not anymore! Board the Music Box Theatre for a special screening of THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE! We’ve timed it so the wave hits exactly at the stroke of Midnight! Purchase your tickets here!

Also opening tomorrow is Music Box Films’ very own children’s fantasy film MISS MINOES! Check out the purr-fect, meow-tastic trailer here!

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BREAKING… We just found out that our Sundance USA 2012 title is… 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK, directed by Julie Delpy and starring Chris Rock! As always, we’ll be hosting the talent on the night of the event, January 26, 2012. Tickets are already going fast, so purchase yours here!

For the three of you haven’t heard – we kick off our 28th Annual Music Box Christmas Show tomorrow! That’s seven days of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and WHITE CHRISTMAS!

Next Monday and Tuesday, we present our annual Alternative Christmas Double Feature with EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and the hilariously campy, classic cult film SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS. Get your tickets here!

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Music Box Films is very pleased to bring you its newest film – YOUNG GOETHE IN LOVE – starring Alexander Fehling and Miriam Stein. Our friend, Roger Ebert, says YOUNG GOETHE is a film with boundless energy. Find out for yourself tomorrow!

And don’t forget, tickets to the 28th Annual Music Box Christmas Show are selling fast! We’re the only theater in town bringing you two Christmas classics: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and WHITE CHRISTMAS

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