Grab that crazy aunt or uncle (everyone has at least one), throw on your ugliest holiday sweater, and get to the theater this month and next for the many films showing during the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re not up for a festive flick, no worries — the eggnog is optional. Gobble […]
The Wilmette Theatre’s mission is to provide quality programming not readily available elsewhere in the Chicago area. An important aspect of our programming is our partnerships with other not-for-profit organizations to present films and provide discussions. November is a very busy month for these programs. We are the exclusive suburban host of the Asian Pop-Up […]
Back-to-school season brings with it a big blockbustery batch of movie offerings at the theater. This fall, choose from a star-studded crop of new releases that is sure to include something for everyone. As always, there are also a couple of kid-tested, mother-approved options for the kids to watch when class lets out. Mark your […]
They might not pack the theaters like the latest rom-coms or action-adventure blockbusters, but contrary to widely held belief, documentaries are not all snoozefests. In fact, a documentary can be every bit as gripping as a mystery thriller, as funny as a slapstick comedy and as touching as a romantic drama. Don’t believe us? Check […]
While we all love cozying up to Netflix in the comfort of our homes, spending summer evenings under the stars is a must. Luckily, there’s a way to do both! With so many outdoor movie screenings offered in the Chicagoland area this summer, it’s time to ditch your couch and watch your favorite films outdoors. […]
Blockbuster season is finally about to arrive, bringing with it some of the most anticipated motion pictures of the entire year. Sci-fi aficionados, rom-com fans, superhero lovers, drama devotees, helicopter parents, horror buffs and everyone in between will find something to their liking in theaters this summer. Beat the oncoming heat and purchase a cushioned […]
This February, theaters will feature many a flower-bouquet-and-chocolate-box-filled chick flick for the romantics in our midst (and their unfortunate significant others, who may be dragged along to see said films). If your heart doesn’t flutter upon hearing the opening bars of Bette Midler’s “The Rose” or you have a voodoo doll of Nicholas Sparks at […]
The threat of another polar vortex aside, there is plenty to look forward to as 2014 comes to a close, especially in theaters. So when you’re not stuffing yourself silly with turkey and all the fixings or baking cookies for that annual exchange, set aside some time to take in a movie or two this […]
Sweet, silly summer—not exactly the time Oscar-contending movies are released, right?
Everyone’s got an opinion on this one, so there’s no safe answer.
