Music Box Theatre

If you want watching a movie to feel less like a movie and more like a night out, then Music Box is for you. Curating a great list of films and special events with midnight movies and the comfortable lounge, it's a fun place to be with friends while catching a movie you may not be able to grab at your standard theater. It's a classic for a reason and you should add it to your awesome Chicago location rotation!

The Music Box is one of the city's hidden gems. From cult classics such as "Blood Simple" to its eclectic mix of new indie releases and everything in between ("Space Jam" anyone?), film lovers must visit this iconic movie house. The Music Box Lounge, combined with the theater's vintage ambiance, easily turn a simple trip to the picture show into a worthwhile filmgoing experience. And, its nostalgic midnight showings are always a good fallback when your other weekend plans fall through.

Don't ever go away! Fantastic movies, local interests, and wonderful atmosphere.

Music Box is definitely one of Chicago's best jems. There's something romantic about seeing a movie in a vintage theater. But this isn't the just any old theater, it offers screenings, both indy and commercial, it does marathons, and film festivals. If your finger is on the pulse of cinema this place will warm your heart. It's also probably one of the only places in the country that you can witness a fight over film history breakout in the middle of a movie!

God bless the Music Box, a gorgeous old two-screen movie palace run by passionate film fans who remain committed to keeping the place up to date. It's one of the most magical places in town to see both first-rate indie films and midnight grindhouse flicks; recent updates including the new lounge opened off the lobby in 2015 make it an even more enticing place to hang out.

As multiplexes continue to spring up in Chicago, the independent Music Box Theatre has doubled down on its commitment to cutting edge art house screenings, special events and unique experiences. It's the only place in town where you can see 70mm films projected on a screen while enjoying a bag of popcorn (topped with real butter!) and a local beer. The adjacent lounge offers a reason to arrive extra early for the show.

The Music Box is one of my favorite theaters in Chicago. It's the perfect movie theater for an old school cinematic viewing experience. The Music Box offers stellar programing by providing screenings in rare formats like their 70mm film festival. This theater is a classic. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out.

There's something special about going to a movie theatre for a true film experience. I recently went to see Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" and was not disappointed–from the opening overture to the intermission and beyond, it was just what the movie called for. Can't beat their special screenings and director's cuts.

The Music Box is a special place. Going there for their special events like the Christmas moving screenings is an experience all ages will love. I saw "It's a Wonderful Life" there this year and, even though I'd never seen the film before, I immediately got caught up in the excitement as the packed house played along, from Christmas carols before the film to quoting some of the best parts. Added perk: there's a full bar.