March 2024

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Fri, March Fri, Mar 1, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Sat, March Sat, Mar 2, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Oscar Documentary Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

137 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Sun, March Sun, Mar 3, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Mon, March Mon, Mar 4, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Oscar Documentary Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

137 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Tue, March Tue, Mar 5, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Wed, March Wed, Mar 6, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Malcolm X
Film Series

Melanin, Roots, and Culture

Music Box Theatre is proud to bring to you our Black History series, “Melanin, Roots and Culture,” for the month of February. Our five-film series emb... Read more

Reality Raps

Life within the Lens

Part of: Melanin, Roots, and Culture

The Music Box Theatre invites everyone to “Life Within the Lens”, a celebration of Black Chicago filmmakers. This short film screening will feature so... Read more

88 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Thu, March Thu, Mar 7, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Bingo

Music Box Bingo

On the 1st Thursday of the month (unless noted), join us in the Music Box Lounge 7-10 PM for the infamous MUSIC BOX BINGO! Hosted by your good-time ga... Read more

180 mins
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Fri, March Fri, Mar 8, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Sat, March Sat, Mar 9, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Sun, March Sun, Mar 10, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Mon, March Mon, Mar 11, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Tue, March Tue, Mar 12, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Wed, March Wed, Mar 13, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Malcolm X
Film Series

Melanin, Roots, and Culture

Music Box Theatre is proud to bring to you our Black History series, “Melanin, Roots and Culture,” for the month of February. Our five-film series emb... Read more

Reality Raps

Life within the Lens

Part of: Melanin, Roots, and Culture

The Music Box Theatre invites everyone to “Life Within the Lens”, a celebration of Black Chicago filmmakers. This short film screening will feature so... Read more

88 mins
DCP
Animated Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

97 mins
DCP

Thu, March Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Live Action Shorts

2024 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 16th. With all three categories offered – Animated,... Read more

133 mins
DCP

Fri, March Fri, Mar 15, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Corruption

Corruption

Some men crave power, others success, but no man is able to resist temptation... Williams (Jamie Gillis) owes a debt. A debt he may not be able to rep... Read more

Roger Watkins (as Richard Mahler)
79 mins
DCP
The Room movie still
May 24

The Room

This “electrifying American black comedy about love, passion, betrayal and lies” stars (and was directed, written and produced by) the mysterious Tomm... Read more

Tommy Wiseau
99 mins
DCP

Sat, March Sat, Mar 16, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
Big Shark

Big Shark

Three firefighters: Georgie, Patrick, and Tim must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark, can New Orleans survive?

Tommy Wiseau
99 mins
DCP

Sun, March Sun, Mar 17, 2024

The End of Evangelion

The End of Evangelion

This final movie version was created as an alternative ending to the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION TV series, remaking the final two episodes from the serie... Read more

Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki
87 mins
DCP
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, w... Read more

Denis Villeneuve
166 mins
70mm
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
MBT Trivia

Music Box Movie Trivia

What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more

120 mins
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Maniac Cop 2

Maniac Cop 2

The Brewed celebrates its second anniversary with the William Lustig classic "Maniac Cop 2" in 4K. Inspired by Hong Kong action films and starring eve... Read more

William Lustig
90 mins
DCP

Mon, March Mon, Mar 18, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
The Big Lebowski movie still

The Big Lebowski

From the Coen Brothers comes The Big Lebowski—the hilariously comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, and a guy named… T... Read more

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
120 mins
DCP

Tue, March Tue, Mar 19, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
Highs and Lows
Film Series

Highs & Lows - A Film Series

Films of a higher tier, those stamped with the seal of Art, usually accrue a more serious following than many of the movies being made on a supposedly... Read more

They Live

They Live + O.C. & Stiggs

Part of: Highs & Lows - A Film Series

Summertime in mid-80’s America - - Reaganomics are in full swing across the nation, as illegal arms deals are significantly escalated, tax cuts for th... Read more

203 mins
35mm

Wed, March Wed, Mar 20, 2024

Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP

Thu, March Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Glitter & Doom

Glitter & Doom

In a fantastical summer romance set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, GLITTER & DOOM follows the love-at-firs... Read more

Tom Gustafson
116 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars

Part of: Cinema Morricone

In 1975, Disneyland opened Mission to Mars, a cost-conscious update of their Flight to the Moon attraction, which simulated interplanetary travel usin... Read more

Brian De Palma
114 mins
35mm
The End of Evangelion

The End of Evangelion

This final movie version was created as an alternative ending to the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION TV series, remaking the final two episodes from the serie... Read more

Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki
87 mins
DCP
Drop Dead Gorgeous movie still

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Written by Lona Williams and directed by Michael Patrick Jann, 1999’s DROP DEAD GORGEOUS follows Minnesotan teenage beauty queens vying for the title... Read more

Michael Patrick Jann
97 mins
35mm

Fri, March Fri, Mar 22, 2024

For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

The Untouchables movie still

The Untouchables

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Federal agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) fights crime and corruption during Prohibition in Chicago. Unable to take down legendary crime boss Al Capone... Read more

Brian De Palma
119 mins
35mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
Days of Heaven movie still

Days of Heaven

Part of: Cinema Morricone

A screen poem about life in America at the turn of the century. A story of love and murder told through the voice of a child and expressive images of... Read more

Terrence Malick
94 mins
35mm
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

Part of: Cinema Morricone

In 1968, the elderly David "Noodles" Aaronson (Robert De Niro) returns to New York, where he had a career in the criminal underground in the '20s and... Read more

Sergio Leone
229 mins
35mm
The Thing movie still

The Thing

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Master of horror John Carpenter and frequent collaborator Kurt Russell take you to a remote outpost in Antarctica, as a group of American research sci... Read more

John Carpenter
109 mins
35mm

Sat, March Sat, Mar 23, 2024

Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

A Fistful of Dollars

A Fistful of Dollars

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Wandering gunfighter Joe arrives in the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among sheriff John Baxter and the three Rojo br... Read more

Sergio Leone
99 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More

For a Few Dollars More

Part of: Cinema Morricone

In the Wild West, a murderous outlaw known as El Indio (Gian Maria Volonte) and his gang are terrorizing and robbing the citizens of the region. With... Read more

Sergio Leone
132 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Film Girl Film Festival
Film Festival

Film Girl Film Festival

The Festival was founded by Andrea Thompson, who became inspired when people in the local film community and Hollywood insiders alike started having i... Read more

the mother of all lies

The Mother of All Lies

Part of: Film Girl Film Festival

On a handmade set recreating her Casablanca neighborhood, young Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir enlists family and friends to help solve the troubl... Read more

111 mins
DCP
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly movie still

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Part of: Cinema Morricone

The Man With No Name and Tuco are gunmen who admire each other professionally but dislike each other personally. Encountering a group of dying soldier... Read more

Sergio Leone
161 mins
DCP
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! 2

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Pedro Almodóvar’s colorful and controversial tribute to the pleasures and perils of Stockholm syndrome, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is a rambunctious dark... Read more

Pedro Almodóvar
101 mins
35mm
Rocky Horror Picture Show movie still

Rocky Horror Picture Show

This notorious horror parody — a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things — tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad... Read more

Jim Sharman
100 mins
35mm

Sun, March Sun, Mar 24, 2024

Master and Commander
Film Series

The Chicago Film Society Presents

The Chicago Film Society comes to the Music Box for all-celluloid screenings of classic & underseen features, short subjects, trailer reels, and other... Read more

Humoresque

Humoresque

Part of: The Chicago Film Society Presents

Publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst founded Cosmopolitan Productions to boost the screen career of his mistress Marion Davies, but the studio f... Read more

Frank Borzage
75 mins
35mm
Perfect Days

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and tak... Read more

Wim Wenders
123 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

Cinema Paradiso movie still

Cinema Paradiso

Part of: Cinema Morricone

In this beloved tribute to the life-changing power of cinema, the young Toto finds a second home at his small village’s theater and befriends the agin... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
123 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
MBT Trivia

Music Box Movie Trivia

What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more

120 mins
The Battle of Algiers movie still

The Battle of Algiers

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Algiers, 1957: French paratroopers inch their way through the labyrinthine byways of the Casbah to zero in on the hideout of the last rebel still free... Read more

Gillo Pontecorvo
121 mins
35mm
Film Girl Film Festival
Film Festival

Film Girl Film Festival

The Festival was founded by Andrea Thompson, who became inspired when people in the local film community and Hollywood insiders alike started having i... Read more

something like intimacy

Chicago Shorts Block

Part of: Film Girl Film Festival

SOMETHING LIKE INTIMACY (17 mins)Jessica, a striking yet timid woman stands alone at a halloween party while people mingle. Her phone rings, revealing... Read more

95 mins
DCP
The Bird With the Crystal Plumage movie still

The Bird With the Crystal Plumage

Part of: Cinema Morricone

A staggeringly assured first feature, CRYSTAL PLUMAGE establishes the key traits that defines Argento's filmography, including lavish visuals and a fl... Read more

Dario Argento
98 mins
DCP

Mon, March Mon, Mar 25, 2024

For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

Cinema Paradiso movie still

Cinema Paradiso

Part of: Cinema Morricone

In this beloved tribute to the life-changing power of cinema, the young Toto finds a second home at his small village’s theater and befriends the agin... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
123 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Machine Gun McCain

Machine Gun McCain

Part of: Cinema Morricone

California mobster Charlie Adamo (Peter Falk) pulls strings to get his old lieutenant, Hank McCain (John Cassavetes), out of the prison where he's spe... Read more

Giuliano Montaldo
96 mins
35mm
The Mercenary

The Mercenary

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Sergei Kowalski (Franco Nero), a mercenary only out for himself and a few dollars, joins up with a Mexican peasant-turned-revolutionary, Paco Roman (T... Read more

Sergio Corbucci
111 mins
35mm

Tue, March Tue, Mar 26, 2024

Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

The Mercenary

The Mercenary

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Sergei Kowalski (Franco Nero), a mercenary only out for himself and a few dollars, joins up with a Mexican peasant-turned-revolutionary, Paco Roman (T... Read more

Sergio Corbucci
111 mins
35mm
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The Untouchables

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Federal agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) fights crime and corruption during Prohibition in Chicago. Unable to take down legendary crime boss Al Capone... Read more

Brian De Palma
119 mins
35mm
Red Sonja 1

Red Sonja

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Power-hungry Queen Gedren (Sandahl Bergman) captures the priestesses guarding the Talisman, a mystical orb that created and can destroy the world. But... Read more

Richard Fleischer
89 mins
35mm

Wed, March Wed, Mar 27, 2024

Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

Red Sonja 1

Red Sonja

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Power-hungry Queen Gedren (Sandahl Bergman) captures the priestesses guarding the Talisman, a mystical orb that created and can destroy the world. But... Read more

Richard Fleischer
89 mins
35mm
Days of Heaven movie still

Days of Heaven

Part of: Cinema Morricone

A screen poem about life in America at the turn of the century. A story of love and murder told through the voice of a child and expressive images of... Read more

Terrence Malick
94 mins
35mm
The Thing movie still

The Thing

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Master of horror John Carpenter and frequent collaborator Kurt Russell take you to a remote outpost in Antarctica, as a group of American research sci... Read more

John Carpenter
109 mins
35mm

Thu, March Thu, Mar 28, 2024

For a Few Dollars More
Film Series

Cinema Morricone

Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a musician equally at home with classical and pop melodies when he reluctantly, almost ashamedly, t... Read more

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly movie still

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Part of: Cinema Morricone

The Man With No Name and Tuco are gunmen who admire each other professionally but dislike each other personally. Encountering a group of dying soldier... Read more

Sergio Leone
161 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Showcase of Shorts VI

Stacey and Michael's Showcase of Shorts VI

A collection of short films programmed by Stacey Miner and Michael Holub.SHORTS FEATURED IN THIS PROGRAM1. DREAMER (30 mins)2. SECONDS (4 mins)3. LUNA... Read more

63 mins
DCP
Ennio

Ennio

Part of: Cinema Morricone

Giuseppe Tornatore, director of the beloved CINEMA PARADISO, turns his camera on his longtime collaborator Ennio Morricone (1928 – 2020) in a moving a... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
156 mins
DCP

Fri, March Fri, Mar 29, 2024

Ennio

Ennio

Giuseppe Tornatore, director of the beloved CINEMA PARADISO, turns his camera on his longtime collaborator Ennio Morricone (1928 – 2020) in a moving a... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
156 mins
DCP
Limbo

Limbo

Jaded police detective Travis (Simon Baker) arrives in the remote Australian Outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of a local Indi... Read more

Ivan Sen
108 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Beetlejuice movie still

Beetlejuice

After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unabl... Read more

Tim Burton
92 mins
35mm
Almost Human

Almost Human

When a small-time criminal (a fearless performance by Tomas Milian) kidnaps a wealthy industrialist’s daughter, he’ll trigger a depraved spree of clas... Read more

Umberto Lenzi
99 mins
DCP

Sat, March Sat, Mar 30, 2024

Ennio

Ennio

Giuseppe Tornatore, director of the beloved CINEMA PARADISO, turns his camera on his longtime collaborator Ennio Morricone (1928 – 2020) in a moving a... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
156 mins
DCP
Limelight
Film Series

To Avoid Any Misunderstanding: The Other Charles Chaplin

Is any actor more closely entwined with his character than Charles Chaplin? From his second screen appearance, Chaplin simply was The Little Tramp—bow... Read more

A Woman of Paris

A Woman of Paris

Part of: To Avoid Any Misunderstanding: The Other Charles Chaplin

Having built his career as both an actor and director of silent cinema with comedic short films starring his wildly popular Little Tramp character, Ch... Read more

Charles Chaplin
90 mins
DCP
Limbo

Limbo

Jaded police detective Travis (Simon Baker) arrives in the remote Australian Outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of a local Indi... Read more

Ivan Sen
108 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Stop Making Sense movie still
Opens May 25

Stop Making Sense

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by criti... Read more

Jonathan Demme
88 mins
DCP

Sun, March Sun, Mar 31, 2024

Ennio

Ennio

Giuseppe Tornatore, director of the beloved CINEMA PARADISO, turns his camera on his longtime collaborator Ennio Morricone (1928 – 2020) in a moving a... Read more

Giuseppe Tornatore
156 mins
DCP
Limelight
Film Series

To Avoid Any Misunderstanding: The Other Charles Chaplin

Is any actor more closely entwined with his character than Charles Chaplin? From his second screen appearance, Chaplin simply was The Little Tramp—bow... Read more

A Woman of Paris

A Woman of Paris

Part of: To Avoid Any Misunderstanding: The Other Charles Chaplin

Having built his career as both an actor and director of silent cinema with comedic short films starring his wildly popular Little Tramp character, Ch... Read more

Charles Chaplin
90 mins
DCP
Limbo

Limbo

Jaded police detective Travis (Simon Baker) arrives in the remote Australian Outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of a local Indi... Read more

Ivan Sen
108 mins
DCP
Late Night with the Devil

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts the syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to ins... Read more

Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
93 mins
DCP
Building Bombs

Building Bombs + Honeymoon in Oak Ridge

BUILDING BOMBS (2024, 55 min)Academy Award nominated Building Bombs, in a new 4k film restoration, revisits the glory days of the atomic age, its lega... Read more

Mark Mori, Susan J. Robinson
75 mins
DCP
Film Girl Film Festival
Film Festival

Film Girl Film Festival

The Festival was founded by Andrea Thompson, who became inspired when people in the local film community and Hollywood insiders alike started having i... Read more

egghead & twinkie

Egghead & Twinkie

Part of: Film Girl Film Festival

After coming out to her parents, seventeen-year-old Twinkie takes off on a road trip to meet her online crush with the help of her nerdy best friend,... Read more

103 mins
DCP