The Music Box Podcast

#23 Horror Coming to MBT This October + Andy From DePaul Sep 25, 2018

Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Claire Alden– Membership & Group Sales Manager Andy Stasiulis– Full Time Faculty Member at DePaul Univ School of Cinematic Arts Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 1:56 70mm Film Festival– ending Sept 27 8:28 Mandy– holding over thru Oct 4 This week’s SHOWS: 12:31 Pick of the Litter– Opens Fri, Sept 28 18:10 Let the Corpses Tan– Opens Fri, Sept 28 21:28 The Room & RHPS– Fri & Sat, Sept 28-29 @Midnight 22:18 Dracula (Universal Horrors Series)– Sat & Sun, Sept 29-30 @11:30am 30:51 Advance Notice: Somm 3- Tues, Nov 27 33:52 This Old Theater: Andy’s experiences @ Music Box Theatre 44:48 QUICK REVIEW Please rate our podcast & feel free to email us your comments/questions www.musicboxtheatre.com

#22 70mm Explained, Shows Coming Up and Steph's Corner Sep 11, 2018

Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Julian Antos– Technical Director, Programmer of 70mm Film Festival Buck LePard– Senior Operations Manager Stephanie Berlin– PR Manager 1:48 Currently playing: Hereditary– Ending Sept 12 The Apparition– Thru Sept 20 Three Identical Strangers– Holding again! Madeline’s Madeline– Holding again! This week’s SHOWS: 3:12 70mm Film Festival– Sept 14 thru Sept 27 16:36 Mandy– Opening Fri, Sept 14 18:42 Get My Gun– Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15 @Midnight 19:18 Advance Notice: (10th Anniversary) The Best of the Hump Festival– Oct 10 thru Oct 12 20:44 Stephanie’s Corner: She is JAZZED 24:03 QUICK REVIEW Please rate our podcast & feel free to email us your comments/questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#21 The French Tom Hanks + The Real Tom Hanks on MB Screens! Sep 05, 2018

Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Starring: Kathleen Sachs– Marketing/Publicity Manager Music Box Films Buck LePard– Senior Operations Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager 0:52-2:20 Currently playing: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood– Ending Sept 8 Skate Kitchen– Ending Sept 8 Three Identical Strangers– Thru Sept 12 Madeline’s Madeline– Thru Sept 13 This week’s SHOWS: 2:39 THE APPARITION- Opens Sept 7 7:18 Wayne’s World 2- Sept 7 & 8 @Midnight 11:11 What Keeps You Alive- Sept 7 & 8 @Midnight 12:19 Staff Pick Matinee: The Burbs- Sept 8 & 9 @11:30am 15:03 Silent Cinema: City Girl- Sept 8 @11:30am 16:21 Cat Video Festival- Sept 9 @Noon & 2:30pm 17:13 Advance Notice: 20th Anniversary Screening THE BIG LEBOWSKI w/author Adam Nayman- Oct 17 @7pm 20:08 This Old Theater: Kat talks Publicity & Marketing a film 38:08 QUICK REVIEW Please rate our podcast & feel free to email us your comments/questions www.musicboxtheatre.com

#20 Madeline’s Madeline, Hereditary + MB Working Stories Aug 28, 2018

Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Kyle Cubr– Operations Manager Stephanie Berlin– PR Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 0:48 Custody– Ending Aug 30th 1:46 Skate Kitchen– Holding over thru Sept 6th 1:57 Three Identical Strangers– Holding over thru Sept 6th 2:19 Scotty & the Secret History of Hollywood– Holding over thru Sept 6th This week’s SHOWS: 2:43 Madeline’s Madeline– Opens Fri, Aug 31st 12:03 Hereditary– Opens Fri, Aug 31st 16:46 Mind Game– Fri, Aug 31st & Sat, Sept 1st @Midnight 20:02 Staff Pick Matinee: Sunset Blvd– Sat, Sept 1st & Sun, Sept 2nd @11:30am 25:33 The Smallest Show on Earth w/ member’s appreciation– Mon, Sept 3rd 27:26 Advance Notice ticket sales: Hocus Pocus Hex-A-Long 30:15 This Old Theater: Music Box Stories 45:29 QUICK REVIEW As always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments/questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#19 The Other Side of Theatrical+New Films Playing This Week Aug 22, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Voices: Brian Andreotti- Director of Programming Music Box Theatre Ryan Oestreich- General Manager Lisa Holmes- Director of Home Entertainment Music Box Films 1:01 Currently screenings: 1:56 THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS- two more shows Aug 25th-26th 3:23 SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD- holding through Aug 30th This week’s SHOWS: 4:12 SKATE KITCHEN – opening Fri, Aug 24th 9:51 CUSTODY – opening Fri, Aug 24th 15:39 Midnights SUMMER OF ‘84 & LETHAL WEAPON 18:36 Staff Matinee: AMERICAN GRAFFITI – Sat, Aug 25th & Sun, Aug 26th @11:30am 20:04 ISLE OF DOGS – Sun, Aug 26th @4:30pm 22:05 Advance Notice ticket sales: CatVideoFest – Sept 9th 24:57 This Old Theater: Conversation with Lisa Holmes 50:40 Review of upcoming movies As always please rate our podcast and feel free to email us your comments/questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#18 Alan Rode on Noir City Chicago and Pt.2 w/ Dennis Scott Aug 15, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box Podcast (MBP) where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Ryan Oestreich - General Manager Alan Rode - Author, Film Historian and Board Member of Film Noir Foundation (Special Interview) Dennis Scott - House Organist (This Old Theater Pt. 2) Intro: 1:23 Currently Playing 2:35 New Screenings 3:23 Conversation with Alan Rode on Noir City Chicago Film Fest Aug 17-23 28:54 How to Find Advance Ticket Information 29:18 This Old Theater Pt. 2 with Dennis Scott 47:21 Review of upcoming films this week As always please rate our podcast and feel free to email us your comments/questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#17 Summer of '84, Nico, 1988, + Organist Dennis Scott Pt. 1 Aug 07, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box Podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre (Chicago.) Let’s introduce ourselves: Dennis Scott– House Organist Steve Prokopy– Film Critic Extraordinaire Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 4:02 The King & The Captain– Ending Aug 9 5:08 Three Identical Strangers– Through Aug 16 This week’s SHOWS: 6:29 Scotty & the Secret History of Hollywood– Opens Fri, Aug 10 12:33 Nico, 1988– Opens Fri, Aug 10 14:15 Summer of ‘84– Fri, Aug 10 & Sat, Aug 11 @Midnight w/ writer Stephen Smith 19:03 Silent Cinema: The Blue Bird– Sat, Aug 11 @11:30am 20:39 Staff Matinee: Cabaret- Sun, Aug 12 @11:30am 22:22 Chicago Film Society Presents The Green Snake- Mon, Aug 13 @7pm Advance Notice ticket sales: 22:49 Midnights coming up this calendar. This Old Theater: 39:10 Interview w/ Dennis Scott, House Organist (Pt. 1) 56:38 Review of upcoming movies As always please rate our podcast and feel free to email us your comments/questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#16 The Captain, 70mm Festival, Concessions/Bar Confessions Aug 01, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. This week's show features: Drake Newnum– Lounge Manager Kyle Cubr– Operations Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 3:23 The King– Through August 9th 4:17 Three Identical Strangers– Through August 9th 5:41 Review Stephen King Festival This week’s SHOWS: 11:30 The Captain– Opening Friday August 3rd 16:53 The Mist in B&W– Fri & Sat at Midnight 19:44 Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song– Fri & Sat at Midnight 21:16 Curtiz Matinee: Flamingo Road– Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am 22:06 Rudy- Monday at 7pm with Michael Phillips and the real life Rudy (Daniel Ruettiger) Advance Notice ticket sales: 24:20 70mm Film Festival– September 14– 27th This Old Theater: 39:10 Concessions and Bar Confessions 57:51 QUICK REVIEW of the movies coming up As always please rate our podcast and feel free to email us your comments or questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#15 Stephen King's Greetings From Castle Rock + 48 Hour Film Jul 24, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. This Week’s show features: Buck LePard – Senior Operations Manager Kyle Westphal – Theatrical Sales Coordinator MBF and Programming Associate MBT Stephanie Berlin – Press Release and Promotions Currently playing: 3:02 Three Identical Strangers – through August 2nd 5:37 The King – through August 2nd This week’s SHOWS: 9:32 Greetings from Castle Rock: Stephen King Film Festival; Friday, July 27 to Saturday, July 28 18:32 48 Hour Film Project; Sunday, July 29 to Monday, July 30 19:57 Noah’s Arc Sunday, July 29 @11:30am 27:32 Robin Williams Series Concludes with Jumanji Tuesday, July 31 @7pm Advance Notice ticket sales: 33:08 10th Annual Noir City Film Festival Friday, August 17 to Thursday, August 23 42:05 Stephanie's Q: What is a movie you’ve seen recently that stuck out? And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments or questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#14 THE KING, Robin Williams, Curtiz, + a little MBP history Jul 18, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast! where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Guests: Kyle Westphal– Theatrical Sales Coordinator MBF and Programming Associate MBT Brian Andreotti– Director of Theatrical Distribution at Music Box Films and Director of Programming Music Box Theatre Ryan Oestreich – General Manager Current: THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS – thru July 26th AMERICAN ANIMALS and EATING ANIMALS – thru July 19th This week’s SHOWS: THE KING – opens Friday July 20th director Eugene Jarecki in person on Friday 7pm and Saturday 2pm Midnights THE ROOM and RHPS – Friday + Saturday Silent Cinema: THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS – Saturday at 11:30am Curtiz Matinee: KENNEL MURDER CASE on Sunday at 11:30am Robin Williams Series continues with WORLD’S GREATEST DAD on Tuesday at 7pm This Old Theater And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments or questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#13 Westwood, Eating Animals, Yellow Submarine, + 70mm Fest Jul 11, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about upcoming Music Box Theatre film screenings you might be interested in seeing. www.musicboxtheatre.com This Week’s show features: Claire Alden – Group Sales and Membership Manager Rebecca Lyon – Assistant Technical Director Ryan Oestreich – General Manager What are we currently playing: 1:37 Damsel – ending Thursday July 12th 2:00 American Animals – holding over through July 19th 3:58 Three Identical Strangers – holding through July 19th This week’s SHOWS: 9:45 Westwood – opening Friday July 13th Ryan 09:38 Eating Animals – opening Friday July 13th Claire 14:11 Yellow Submarine – Fri & Sat at Midnight and Sunday at 2pm 15:59 Drop Dead Gorgeous – Fri Advance Notice ticket sales: 70mm Film Festival – September 14 – 27th Music Box of Horrors – October 13th This Old Theater: The Real Story of Whitey And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments or questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#12 Three Identical Strangers, Mad Max + a MB Ghost Story Jul 03, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago www.musicboxtheatre.com This Week’s show features: Kyle Cubr – Operations Manager Michael Roffman – President and Editor of Consequence of Sound Ryan Oestreich – GM of Music Box Theater Lindsey Jacobs - Music Box Films 1:47 “American Animals” + “Damsel” until July 12th 3:33 “Three Identical Strangers” opens July 6th 5:03 Midnight Movie: “Mad Max: Fury Road” 7:52 Michael Curtiz Retrospective this weekend with “SEA HAWK” 10:00 Robin Williams Series 25th anniversary “Mrs. Doubtfire” July 10th 14:14 “Aladdin” and the hours of Robin Williams unused dialogue 17:00 The Stephen King Festival 29:00 This Old Theater: Ghost Story And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments or questions. www.musicboxtheatre.com

#11 Cinepocalypse, Damsel + Interview with Robert Cargill Jun 27, 2018

Hi and welcome to the Music Box podcast (or MBP) where we talk about all things Music Box Theater in Chicago. On today’s shows we talk about the Cinepocalypse Genre Film Festival, Damsel, weekend matinee and midnight shows as well as a special guest appearance from writer Robert Cargill Steve Prokopy – Head Film Critic, Third coast review Drake Newnum – Lounge and beverages manager Ryan Oestreich – General Manager, Music Box Theater 01:56 “American Animals”, “The Mountain” 03:27 Cinepocalypse Mayhem! 16:15 “Judgement Night” + “Juice” 18:20 “Empathy Inc.” + “Bounce” 21:00 “The Appearance” World Premiere 23:40 Opening “Damsel” on June 29th 29:15 Michael Curtiz Retrospective continues this weekend 30:10 “Spring Breakers” Midnight this weekend 32:10 Robin Williams Series kicks off with “Aladdin” 39:30 This Old Theater: Interview between Steve Prokopy and Robert Cargill And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments or questions.

#10 Cinepocalypse Film Festival June 21 - 28 Jun 19, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these particular films. This Week's Hosts: Steve Prokopy - Film Critic Drake Atticus Newnum - Lounge Coordinator Ryan Oestreich - General Manager 2:15 "American Animals" and "Mountain" 4:30 Cinepocalypse 10:30 Drake introducing the Cinepocalypse after party 13:30 What Steve is most excited to see 17:30 What Ryan is most excited to see 45:10 Advance Notice - Stephen King Film Festival 47:00 This Old Theater: How we program a Film Festival For full show notes and times please head on over to https://www.musicboxtheatre.com

#9 Tuesdays with Robin Williams Series + How We Book Movies Jun 13, 2018

Hi and welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theater in Chicago. Starring: Buck LePard – Senior Operations Manager Julian Antos – Technical Director Ryan Oestreich – General Manager Currently playing: American Animals – through June 21st Cold Water – ends June 14th The Guardians – ends June 14th Filmworker – ending June 14th This week’s SHOWS: 6:00 “Mountain” 6:10 Silent Cinema with Dennis Scott on Saturday with an 11:30am “FEEL MY PULSE” 7:35 Michael Curtiz Retrospective continues Sunday with an 11:30am Matinee of “VIRGINIA CITY” 9:39 Midnight this weekend – “THE ROOM” and “RHPS” 12:50 CFS presents “RIO BRAVO” 16:45 Opening Night of Cinepocalypse – “THE DOMESTICS” Advance Notice ticket sales: 18:55 Tuesdays with Robin Williams Series July 3 - July 31 at 7pm This Old Theater: 25:40 How we book movies And as always please rate our podcast, and feel free to message us your comments or questions.

#8 American Animals, Olivier Assayas' first film, and Institutional Memory. Jun 05, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box Podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theater in Chicago. Today we are discussing the films we have opening on Friday June 8th, “American Animals” and “Cold Water”, as well as our Michael Curtiz retrospective with Alan Rode. Starring: Claire Alden – Membership and Group Sales Manager Rebecca Lyon – Assistant Technical Director Ryan Oestreich – General Manager Current Screenings: Kubrick Film Series – “Barry Lyndon”, “The Shining”, “Eyes Wide Shut”, “Full Metal Jacket” Holding over: “The Guardians” – through June 14th “Filmworker” – through June 14th Opens Friday: “American Animals” “Claire” “Cold Water” Michael Curtiz Retrospective with Alan Rode This Weekend's Midnight Screening - “Lowlife” Advance Notice for upcoming midnight screenings: “Spring Breakers”, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, and “Drop Dead Gorgeous” This Old Theater segment Please rate our podcast, and feel free to email us your comments!

#7 2001, 70mm Shorts, and Cinepocalypse! May 22, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these particular films. Curtiz and Cinepocalypse, so much film to talk about! Ryan Oestreich - General Manager Kyle Westphal - Programming Associate Josh Goldbloom - Artistic Director of Cinepocalypse What's Playing: The Rider, Let The Sunshine In, and 2001: A Space Odyssey What's Opening This Week: The Guardians, Phenomena, and 70mm Shorts Program Advance Notice: Curtiz and Cinepocalypse For full show notes and times please head on over to www.musicboxtheatre.com

#6 "2001: A Space Odyssey" 70mm 'Unrestored' by Chris Nolan May 15, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these particular films. This Week's Hosts: Ryan Oestreich - GM of Music Box Theater Julian Antos - Technical Director Buck LePard - Senior Operations Manager 4:30 Christopher Nolan's Unrestoration of 2001 on 70 mm starting May 18th-29th 15:30 "The Last Picture Show" 19:30 Advanced ticket notice! 25:00 "Best Friends" 28:00 "Ferrel" 30:00 This Old Theater: The story of theater 2 43:30 Recap of upcoming screenings For full show notes and times please head on over to www.musicboxtheatre.com

#5 Mother's Day Screening of "Mommy Dearest" with Dick O'Day May 10, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these particular films. This Week's Hosts: Ryan Oestreich - GM of Music Box Theater Kyle Cubr - Operations Manager Stephanie Berlin - Public Relations Manager Richard Knight aka Dick O'Day - Guest Host/Programmer 2:30 What's Playing 9:30 What's Coming Up 15:00 Richard Knight aka Dick O'Day talking about hosting the Mother's day screening of "Mommy Dearest" 22:00 Advance Ticket Notice - Kubrick series in 35 MM! 31:00 Stephanie's Corner 36:00 This Old Theater as remembered by Richard Knight/Dick O'Day 51:00 Quick recap of What's Coming Up For full show notes please head on over to www.musicboxtheatre.com

#4 The Sixth Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival May 4-10 May 02, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films. You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with us. This Week's Hosts: Ryan Oestreich - GM of Music Box Theater Kyle Westfall - Programming Associate at Music Box Theater and also for Music Box Films in Distribution and Acquisitions Steve Prokopy - Chief film critic at Third Coast Review. Formerly "Capone" at Ain't It Cool News. Bootlegger. For full shownotes please head on over to https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/

#3 Why Ira Glass keeps coming back to screen his films at the Music Box plus our upcoming screenings with Steph and Claire Apr 25, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Hosts: Ryan Oestreich - Gm of music box theater Stephanie Berlin - PR & Promotions Manager of Special Events at Music Box Films Claire Alden - Membership and Group Sales Manager at Music Box Theater 2:20 Upcoming screenings 3:30 Claire’s thoughts on "The Rider" opening Friday, April 27th 9:00 Steph's thoughts on “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami" opening Friday, April 27th #Documentary 12:20 Music box staff pics - Steph's pick "Silence of the Lambs" April 29th at 11:30 pm 13:30 Midnight screenings this weekend will be "Dark City" on 35mm 17:30 “2001: A Space Odyssey” tickets go on sale April 23rd at noon for screenings on May 18-23 18:00 What it’s like running PR for an art house theater. 26:00 Stephanie's corner - Very excited to see Music Box films grow. 30:20 This Old Theater with Ira Glass talking about his new film "Come Sunday" 40:00 Recap

#2 Screening the 50th anniversary print of “2001: A Space Odyssey” and is there a Music Box Ghost? Apr 18, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies!Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films.You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with us.Hosts:Ryan - Gm of music box theaterDrake - Lounge Coordinator0:00 Intro w Drake Atticus Newnum2:00 Current theater screenings - “Ready Player One” on 70 MM thru April 19th and “Back to Burgundy” until Apr 264:00 This weekend theater screenings "The Endless" from the creators of the Lovecraftian modern cult classic “Spring” 6:30 Silent Cinema program this weekend is showing “Million Bid" a 1927 film by Michael Curtiz. Thought lost for years. Print found in Italy. finding + showing lost prints. Plays this Satur

#1 How we set up “Ready Player One” on 70mm (playing thru April 19th) Apr 10, 2018

Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies!Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films.You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with us.Hosts:Ryan - Gm of music box theaterJulian - Tech Director - maintains all the film and digital projection equipment hereBuck - Senior operations manager1:30 How we set up “Ready Player One” on 70mm (playing thru April 19th)4:00 Why we added the huge screen for 70mm screenings (because it’s awesome!)9:00 “1945” screening - Ferenc Török the director was here to present the film. 10:30 “Basket Case” playing in 4K for midnight shows this weekend11:30 “Back to Burgundy” Screening and Tasting - taught us a lot about wine. Tasting

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