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The theater that movie buffs would design for themselves, given the chance. After climbing a wide staircase to the second floor, you see a lobby that looks more like an art gallery than a movie theater. This...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Siskel Film Center is a veritable sanctuary for the history and preservation of film as an artistic medium. They consistently offer the most diverse, interesting, and well-planned programming to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I call the Siskel the loneliest place in the world, because every time one of us goes (alone, of course), the theatre is filled with other people who are alone. I kind of like it that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a haven for movie lovers. Showing unique and quality films is this venue's strength. The facility is clean and you won't have to worry about hearing another movie blaring through the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's like going to a movie without all of the typical movie theater annoyances. The place is very clean and quiet. The people are there to see a specific film and are all very respectful of each…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite spot in the city. As a film junkie who works in the business, it's nice to meet people who share the same passion that I do. It's kind of become an escape for me. A place where I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out the Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.palestinefilmfest.com/) to see a couple of flicks. The total running time was about 1.5 hours for two films. It cost $9, which was reasonable…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw my all-time favorite movie here: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Respectful Moment of Silence for Mr. Kubrick and Mr. Clarke, Please and Thank you). Gave me a whole new appreciation for the magnitude of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its sick. They are film nazis. Everything is handled professionally from my amateurish standpoint, my projectionist friend says they are up to professional nazi standards and then some so I am sure I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in the city! I've seen really obscure, interesting films here. Very diverse on genre and subject matter. It's a good second or third date idea. You can easily see if your…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater shows films unlikely to be seen on more commercial screens. Be careful however, I have inadvertently ended up watching a silent documentary that consisted of only single frame shots, no…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is just another one of the many great urban cultural offerings that make Chicago a fantastic, rich place to live. The Siskel Film Center offers a cool selection of up and coming films , with Q…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater, they participate in many, many film festivals in Chicago if not all of them and show a lot of unique films. And the space is very clean and well proportioned to the size of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this theater showed more films to show but then I would be here all the time. A lot of the best movies I've seen have come from here. The only downside is the location where parking is bad…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this theatre with a friend not knowing what to really expect. We came to see the Great Communist Bank Robbery. Obscure, right? (So obscure you're probably saying yes because you've never…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admittedly hate going to the movie theater. I'm a film snot a times (okay, a lot of the time) and I'm a cheap bastard to boot. However, I like this theater a lot. It's a beautiful, immaculate…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice theatre. I saw an amazingly fun Blaxploitation Movie Trailer Festival here that was truly a sight to behold. The theatres are clean, albeit a bit stiff and uncomfortable, but it's nice to be able…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Film Center is one of the main reasons Chicago is one of the best cities in America for cinematic arts. The programmers at the Film Center have done some of my favorite retrospectives I've ever…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We watched a documentary here with a bunch of classmates and it was a great experience. They have unique selection of films and lots of charity events here. Don't miss the opportunity to check out all…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very civilized place to watch a movie. I love this place, they always show interesting movies. I've seen The Untold Story of Emmett Till, Up For Grabs (documentary about the crazy fight over Barry…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to see a film. This was the only place showing Darkcon at the time. Went right after work with some friends and it was awesome. I couldn't think of a better place to see this film. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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The movies shown at the Siskel Center represent the finest movies made: they cover every genre, topic, technique one could wish to see. This is a place to discover new worlds and appreciate the his
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've seen many wonderful movies here that I would have never been able to otherwise. Every month has a different theme and they play films from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to see good/interesting films with people who appreciate that it's a good movie is a really nice experience. In average movie theaters, you're lucky if you have an enjoyable experience- people…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got around to seeing a film at the Siskel Film Center, and I must say that the experience was quite pleasurable. It didn't hurt that the film was the wonderful Helvetica. It also didn't hurt…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All things considered, this is probably my favorite place in Chicago to see a movie. It's the city's top revival theater and a cinephile's dream. There is always something interesting playing.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better location in the Chicagoland area to view foreign and independent film than the Siskel Film Center. SFC is a clean, well-run, establishment that offers $5 movies ($9 for non-members)…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place must have some sort of good corporate or philanthropic sponsorship. I was here in November 06, seeing Satantango. From looking over their program, that showing wasn't a fluke -- they have a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am alittle bias- i have worked here and am dating one of the managers here. I think its a great spot. They always show films that no one in the city has shown, or will at least show them first. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful little theatre, clean, and enriching. Have a potbelly's sandwich, then catch a movie!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, my thanks to fellow Yelper V C. for alerting me to the Asian American Arts Showcase. I had heard of it before, but had never checked it out. The showcase features visual, cinematic,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a superb art cinema theater adjacent to the Lake red line and elevated Brown/Purple line stops -- Here, the Art Institute of Chicago shows many critically acclaimed foreign films as well as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
czy comfortable and very clean. Ienjoy the movie selections as well
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really small, but the people you meet are incredible. An ecclectic theater to say the least and the staff are very friendly. I would go here more often if I had a life!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly think this is the best movie theatre I've ever been to. Ever. What makes the Film Center unique, you ask? It's not just because they show the latest in foreign and indie flicks, hold…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see films you won't see anywhere else. Plus, the place is clean, comfortable and I'd be willing to bet you a dollar that you won't ever hear any cell phones ringing in the theatres.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
January was an orgy of Kieslowski, a thoughtful, subdued, occasionally dryly ironic orgy, but an orgy nevertheless. I had to become a member. The theater is clean, the cafe well lit, the popcorn…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of this place is pretty cool. It's like going to an old school theatre with a modern twist. The show I saw gave me the opportunity to hear the film maker's commentary from his own point…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this center - great place to see obscure foreign films. The seats are comfortable, and the building itself is beautiful, modern and clean. AND you can drink a beer or a glass of wine with your…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best theater in the city bar none. very modern, very clean, with relatively cheap ticket prices, interesting movie selection, occasionally even great movie selection. However, the screen I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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The Siskel Film Center approaches film almost the way the Steppenwolf does theater -- very informati...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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This theatre is a tribute to Gene and his love for films of all styles and backgrounds. Most of the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw "The Party's Over" here (starring Philip Seymour Hoffman) when nobody else was showing it. Really a nice, modern center (yet still very cozy) with comfortable seats. Check out the little plaques…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Gene Siskel Film Center is an excellent place to take in something a little different. If you're into variety films that are off the beaten path and pretty much as far away from Hollywood as you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gene Siskel Film Center does so much, even if it's not always good, and even if they're bound to lose money on some things. But they provide options, and I think that's suggestive of the type of work…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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It's terrific that they have this beautiful film center to honor the memory of the late Gene Siskel....
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a film there last summer that some friend's of mine were in. A great place to go see films that often don't play elsewhere. I appreciate having this Film Center in Chicago, it's classy and named…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
almost passed it up the first time i came but i luv it. go check it out
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now featuring a retrospective of Marilyn Monroe films, this film center is thoughtful and responsive to present day politics and culture. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic selection, great seating, and a cultured crowd. I love when they discuss the movie afterwards, and the candy selection is...interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great improvement over the tiny theater in the ass end of the Art Institute. It's much easier to access, and it serves beer! Their music series has been amazing, including the Minutemen…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this theatre. It runs great films from all over the world, from Chicago directors and has a great way of always having something for any thoughtful somebody. Unlike facets (which I also…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Siskel Film Center has been at their State Street location for a few years, they have two auditoriums - one big, one small - where they show a variety of art, foreign, and classic films. Their…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's pretty cool that a theater like this could exist, even in a big city like Chicago. The building front is so tall and narrow, you hardly even notice it's there sometimes. Wouldn't it be…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a wonderful place, named after our late, great Gene Siskel. I had the pleasure of briefly working with Gene (and his former film critic partner, Roger Ebert) many years ago. I can tell…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is a tribute to Gene and his love for films of all styles and backrounds. Most of the films are indie. They also show foriegn films and have alot of screenings here for local up and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Named after the famous movie critic, the Gene Siskel Film Center plays artsy and eclectic movies for people who appreciate the movies. One can even order a great beer to go along with the popcorn. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this center is just spectacular. It's a fine venue for screening some films that people interested in movies [that were even less expensive to make than theatrically-released Indies] can see.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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