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1. davistheater.com › the-theaterDavis Theater About - Davis Theater

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   4614 N Lincoln Ave,Chicago, IL 60625. Davis Theater History. The Davis Theater, originally known as the Pershing Theater, was built in 1918 and opened showing vaudeville and silent films. In the 1930s, the Pershing was converted to show talkies and was renamed the Davis Theater.

2. secretchicago.com › best-movie-theaters-chicago10 Best Chicago Movie Theaters Right Now

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   • Music Box Theatre
   • The Logan Theatre
   • The Pickwick Theatre
   • Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
   • Facets Cinematheque
   • Gene Siskel Film Center
   • The Davis Theater
   • Doc Films, University of Chicago
   • The New 400 Theater
   • AMC Theaters

   Opened in 1929, just months before The Great Depression, the neon letters of the historic Music Box Theatre have long lured cinephiles from across Chicagoland to enjoy independent, foreign, cult, and classic filmswithin its charming framework. The independent two-screen cinema in Wrigleyville is not a place to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster b...

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   After opening in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre, the Logan Theatre was taken over by the Vaselopolis family in 1922 and renamed. The family-owned business quickly became a local hub for the diverse Logan Square community and built a reputation for showing a wide range of both independent and blockbuster films—which is why it’s one of the best Chicag...

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   Another art deco gem, The Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, opened in 1928 as a vaudeville stage and movie theatre. The striking 100-foot tower and its main auditorium, built to resemble an Aztec or Mayan temple, earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Placesin 1975 and saw it selected as one of the Illinois 200 Greatest Places in 2018...

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   Another cinema that received extensive renovations recently was Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema in Lake View. The city’s first all-stadium seating theatre was given a makeover in 2015 and now offers high-back, leather-style seats across five different auditoriums. The remodeled concession area serves its famed fresh hot popcorn, while the cinema’s...

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   Another place you’ll find obscure indie flicks and foreign language films is Facets Cinematheque in Lincoln Park. Founded in 1975, the Lincoln Park movie theater is now the site of the annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festivaland the Chicago Latino Film Festival. Independent films, both American and foreign are shown at the cinema’s two...

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   Formerly known as The Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Gene Siskel Film Center was renamed in honor of the late Chicago Tribune film criticwho passed away in 1999 and is now operated by the School of the Art Institute. Home to film festivals such as the Black Harvest Film Festival, Asian American Showcase, Chicago Pale...

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   One of our favorite Chicago movie theaters, The Davis Theater, was built in 1918 and opened as the Pershing Theater before it was renamed the Davis Theater in the 1930s. For over 100 years, it has shown a variety of entertainment, ranging from puppet shows to silent films. After undergoing extensive renovations at the start of 2016, it now features...

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   While today’s country is swamped by big, glittering megaplexes, sometimes the best cinematic experiences aren’t in the glitzy gigantisms. The Documentary Film Group, aka Doc Films, a student-led, volunteer-run movie theater and film society at the University of Chicago, is a perfect example of that. Founded more than 80 years ago, Doc Films isthe o...

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   Calling itself the longest continually operating movie theater in Chicago, The New 400 Theater opened over100 years ago in 1913as the Regent Theater. In 1930, it was renamed the 400 Theater, then 400 Twin, then Village North Theatre, and Visionary Theatre. Throughout its nearly century of existence, the 400 Theater provided Rogers Park residents wi...

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   While there are a lot of Chicago movie theaters, AMC is one we all go to. Though not historic nor housed in particularly charming old buildings, one can’t deny the reliability of AMC movie theaters. AMC has been making viewing modern flicks on the big screen as easy as it gets for years,and you’ve got to show a bit of gratitude for that. With both ...

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3. www.yelp.com › biz › the-davis-theater-chicagoTHE DAVIS THEATER - Updated May 2024 - Yelp

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   Cinema. Closed 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day) See hours. See all 129 photos. Today is a holiday! Business hours may be different today. Review Highlights. “ You get to pick your seat when you buy a ticket, so I had time to eat and get drinks before the movie at Carbon Arc. ” in 23 reviews.

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4. www.timeout.com › chicago › filmThe 14 Best Movie Theaters in Chicago - Time Out

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   • Music Box Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Wrigleyville. For movie lovers who aren’t out to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters, there's no better theater than the Music Box, a two-screen cinema that shows the latest art-house films and documentaries.
   • Gene Siskel Film Center. Movie theaters. Independent. Loop. Named in honor of the late Chicago film critic, this theater is operated by the School of the Art Institute and showcases a wide range of movies, including indies, foreign films and celebrated classics.
   • Logan Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Logan Square. This renovated theater in the heart of Logan Square features an upgraded sound system, new screens and projectors, and perhaps best of all, a lobby bar and lounge that hosts events like live comedy and movie trivia.
   • Doc Films, University of Chicago. Movie theaters. Independent. Hyde Park. Founded more than 80 years ago, the University of Chicago's single-screen Doc Films theater is on record as the longest continuously running student film society in the country.

5. www.timeout.com › chicago › filmA map of Chicago's movie palaces, past and present - Time Out

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   Feb 22, 2011 · Many famed Chicago movie palaces live on in new forms, while of some, only a facade remains. Some still show movies. Use this handy map to locate and study up on the former movie palace in...

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7. www.fandango.com › chicago_il_movietimesMovie Theaters and Showtimes near Chicago, IL | Fandango

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   2 days ago · Find movie theaters and showtimes near Chicago, IL. Earn double rewards when you purchase a movie ticket on the Fandango website today.

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