A Chicago film institution
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 293 1447
http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org
info@chicagofilmmakers.org
Review © 2007, Wcities
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A Chicago film institution |
5243 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60640 +1 773 293 1447 http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org info@chicagofilmmakers.org |
In business for 27 years, this media arts organization has become a Chicago institution. Its mission is to provide "an opportunity for artists to make films outside the mainstream marketplace, to distribute and exhibit this work, as well as to build audiences and to increase media attention for it." To that end, it offers a $50 co-op membership that provides access to equipment, including 16mm production and post production equipment, information, resource and education. Equipment access is available on a 24 hour basis. Screenings of innovative independent film and video makers are held at the Kino-eye Theater, often with the artists there in person to discuss their work with the audience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Cure Your Summertime Blues! |
Lake Shore Drive & Monroe Street Grant Park Chicago, IL 60604 +1 312 744 3315 http://metromix.chicagotribune... |
This is a popular film fest that shows classic films in Grant Park each Tuesday throughout the summer. City dwellers congregate under the stars with picnic baskets and blankets to enjoy sunset showings of films on a 50-foot by 34-foot screen. Admission is free, and food and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the park. Past films have included, 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'The Maltese Falcon', 'West Side Story' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema & Video Resource Center |
1517 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Cinematheque: +1 773 281 9075 / Video rental: +1 800 532 2387 http://www.facets.org rentals@facets.org |
Well known to locals, this is also a great place for the tourist looking for something that cannot be found in many cities. Spread over two floors, this is the premier film and video center in Chicago. Two screening rooms show foreign, art and experimental films that cannot be seen anywhere else, even at the Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago. Not just for film screenings, the center also has the most comprehensive selection of videos to rent anywhere. If you do not have access to a VCR and still want to see that rare, silent gem, Facets can probably order it for you. Call the recorded information line or see website for current film schedules and reviews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
First-Class Movie Theater |
164 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 +1 312 846 2600 http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/ |
For decades, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been a mecca for cinemaphiles around the world. Today, renamed for Gene Siskel, the beloved Chicago film critic, the place is as bustling as ever. On offer are everything from first-run Hollywood hits to the most obscure foreign films, revered and forgotten classics, low-budget independents, and a continuing stream of special programs and festivals. A cafe and gallery keeps crowds lingering long after the end credits roll. See website for showtimes, event calendar and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Revival of pre-depression grandeur |
221 North Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 +1 847 782 2366 http://www.geneseetheatre.com/ |
The Genesee Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Waukegan. Designed by the famous architect Edward P. Steinberg, the building originally housed this theater, 11 retail spaces and 44 apartments. 'Man About Town' debuted here on June 25, 1939. Jack Benny, a native of Waukegan and Dorothy Lamour starred in this play. Restoration work on this vaudeville theater began in 2001 and it was reopened to the public on 3rd December, 2004 with a much-applauded curtain raiser by Bill Cosby. Performances by Ringo Starr, Jewel, Led Zeppelin etc are slated for this years calendar. For further information, visit the website or call the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Performance Space |
1532 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 210 Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 227 6117 http://www.guildcomplex.org info@guildcomplex.org |
This theater company hosts award-winning literary shows, and hosts poetry readings every Tuesday and Wednesday night. While open microphone nights are generally held here, the guild does sponsor some special events. The readings are known for their fusion performances such as poetry with music, or music with visual arts. Poetry books from the theater's publishing wing, Tia Chucha Press, are always available at its weekly events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Inner-City Multiplex |
210 W. 87th Street Chicago, IL 60620 +1 773 783 8711 http://www.icetheaters.com |
This inner-city multiplex has 14 screens for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please see their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Inner-City Movie House |
3330 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60624 +1 773 265 1010 http://www.icetheaters.com |
This inner-city movie house has 10 screens for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please see their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
First-Rate Movie Experience |
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 595 5629 http://www.imax.com/chicago |
Quite often, this IMAX theater presents films in 3-D, but it also shows classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey from time to time. The 3-D experience combines computer-generated images and action-packed adventures on a massive theater screen spanning six stories, the largest screen in the city. Headsets with liquid crystal lenses and personal headphones enhance the sounds and effects, pulling you into the story closer than any other theater experience currently available. If you think 3-D is blurry images, headaches and bad movies, think again. Review © 2007, Wcities |
North Side Stadium Seating |
2600 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60647 +1 773 394 1601 http://www.kerasotes.com |
This theater on the North Side was built with weekend crowds and convenience in mind. It offers ample parking with a ramp connected to the theater. The theater shows first-run films on its 14 screens, but also some independent and art-house films. Stadium seating allows you to see the screen from any seat, but some may find it a bit cramped. Four of the theaters are quite large and can hold a crowd of 500 each. Also, a game room and two private party rooms are available for the kids. See website for showtimes, ticketing and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Movies & More |
1471 W. Webster Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 327 3100 http://www.kerasotes.com |
This cineplex has 11 screens for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please see their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Stadium Seating, Independent Film |
282 N. Clark Street (at Diversey) Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 509 4949 http://www.landmarktheatres.com/ |
This theater, one of the flagship attractions in the historic Century Shopping Centre, has three screens that feature independent and foreign films for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please see their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Second-Run Movies |
2646 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 +1 252 0628 |
This second-run movie house has four screens for your viewing pleasure. Tickets are cheap because the films here are several weeks (and sometimes months) old. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please call. Review © 2007, Wcities |
One of the biggest movie screens in the city |
330 East Ohio Street Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 642 0723 |
Cross your fingers that the movie you want to see is playing here. If it is a big, noisy Hollywood blockbuster, chances are it is. As far as cineplexes go, this is the best. Boasting a mammoth screen, the main auditorium (theater one) also has the sound system to match. On occasion, it even shows restored classics such as "My Fair Lady" and "Vertigo." Call first and ask if your show is playing in theater one. If it isn't, it is in the run-of-the-mill auditorium upstairs, and you may be better off going someplace more convenient. Call for show times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Movie House |
3733 N. Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 871 6604 http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ musicbox@musicboxtheatre.com |
From the music played before the show starts, to the live organ music played on the weekends, to the twinkling stars and wispy clouds projected overhead, a trip to this theater can be a romantic trip through time. Every month, the schedule is crowded with a huge variety of films, including foreign films, American art films and classics. The theater has been known to show such outlandish things as a 1970s 3-D adult film for the midnight and cult crowd. See website for showtimes, event calendar and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Five-Story Movie Screen |
Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 +1 773 684 1414 http://www.msichicago.org/ |
This Omnimax branch, located within Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, has one absolutely colossal perforated aluminum screen for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please see their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Electrifying performances... |
23 East Galena Boulevard Aurora, IL 60506 +1 630 896 6666 http://www.paramountarts.com/ kathyg@paramountarts.com |
Located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, this theatre boasts of incredible performances in drama, comedy and dance. The interior of the theatre is gorgeous with high ceilings and gold painted pillars. Come here and get inspired by amazing theatrical shows and intelligent actors. Look forward to the Aurora troupe's performance of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl from Mexico and BLAST!, which is the one of the best choreographed theatrical performances of the season. Parking is easily available. You can order tickets online or purchase them from the Box Office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Size Matters |
300 Parkway Drive Lincolnshire Chicago, IL 60669 +1 800 792 8244 http://www.regalcm.com/mls.asp groupsales@regalcinemedia.com |
Watch big events on Regal Cinema's gigantic screens. You can buy tickets for everything from live music concerts to major-league soccer events. Super-size your viewing pleasure at Regal Cinema. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Performances with a view |
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier Chicago, IL 60611 +1 800 595 7497 / +1 312 595 7437 npgenlinfo@mpea.com |
Enjoy world-class musicians, inspiring new artists and classic and contemporary theater and dance against the backdrop of Chicago's famous skyline at this performance complex on Lake Michigan. One of Navy Pier's most popular attractions, this outdoor family-friendly pavilion enclosed by a vaulted roof provides an intimate setting for 1,500 people. Occasionally, classic movies are presented, as well. Admission: Ticket prices vary. Tickets are also available 2p-8p Tu-Su at the Skyline Stage Box Office. Call for performance times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Concerts & Films |
3145 North Sheffield Chicago, IL 60657-4416 +1 773 472 0366 / +1 773 472 0449 http://www.victheatre.com/ victheater@aol.com |
The people who patronize the Vic Theatre do not seem to mind that it is somewhat rundown, dreary, dilapidated, dank and falling apart. It is all part of the charm of a crumbling once-luxurious five-story vaudeville house with floors and stairways of Italian marble. Customers pack in to hear various rock acts like Skinny Puppy, the Black Keys and Jackson Browne. On non-concert nights (which means three to four nights a week), the Vic is home to "Brew & View," an ongoing series of second-run and cult films (during screenings of which, moviegoers can drink cheap booze and smoke pack after pack of Marlboros. It is just like your living room back home, with a bigger screen, better acoustics, a balcony (with wonderful sight lines) - and a funkier smell. The Vic can easily accomodate 1400 people with seating for 1000. See Vic website for concert calendar. See Brew & View website for movie showtimes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local Movie Theater |
1548 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 +1 312 642 2403 |
Located across from the Chicago Historical Society, this movie theater shows a wide variety of second run and art house flicks at discount prices. People line up down the block for the cult movies shown at midnight on Friday and Saturday. Do not expect much comfort, though. All four screens are pretty run-down, but you will have a fun time, nonetheless. And with its eclectic range of selections, almost everyone can find a movie to enjoy. Showtimes vary, call for information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
First-run Rogers Park theater |
6746 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626 +1 773 764 9100 http://www.villagetheatres.com... |
Movie-goers will find this to be a very cool first-run theater, with regular midnight shows like "Blade Runner" (Directors Cut), "Rocky Horror" and "The Wall." The theater experienced a major renovation, dividing the formerly one-screen theater into several small auditoriums. It now features tiered seating and DTS sound. At $7 a ticket, it is also the cheapest first-run house in town, so skip the multiplex monopoly and patronize this terrific, local business. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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