Watch: Chicago's Music Box Theatre Featured in Cinema Video Series

"We have the ability to give the experience of 35mm, 70mm, 16mm... We care about it." Theater association Cinema United has revealed the first of their 2025 videos in their Behind the Screens series, taking a quick look at some iconic movie theaters around the US. This video was launched at the CinemaCon expo for movie theaters in Las Vegas this week. "This series shines a long overdue light on people who embody what is really special about theatrical exhibition," states Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. "[The series] puts a human face on why going to the theatre is an incredible experience. Their passion and commitment to movie fans shines through in every video. It is no wonder that people from across the [film] industry have reacted so positively to their stories." The first of their new videos highlights the landmark Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. A world famous cinema, the Music Box has been showing movies for the last three decades - though it was originally built in 1929. Eventually restored as a two-screen cinema in Lakeview, Chicago. You'll hear more from general manager Ryan Oestreich in the video below - enjoy. Cinema United will […]

Apr 1, 2025 - 00:00

Watch: Chicago's Music Box Theatre Featured in Cinema Video Series

"We have the ability to give the experience of 35mm, 70mm, 16mm... We care about it." Theater association Cinema United has revealed the first of their 2025 videos in their Behind the Screens series, taking a quick look at some iconic movie theaters around the US. This video was launched at the CinemaCon expo for movie theaters in Las Vegas this week. "This series shines a long overdue light on people who embody what is really special about theatrical exhibition," states Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. "[The series] puts a human face on why going to the theatre is an incredible experience. Their passion and commitment to movie fans shines through in every video. It is no wonder that people from across the [film] industry have reacted so positively to their stories." The first of their new videos highlights the landmark Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. A world famous cinema, the Music Box has been showing movies for the last three decades - though it was originally built in 1929. Eventually restored as a two-screen cinema in Lakeview, Chicago. You'll hear more from general manager Ryan Oestreich in the video below - enjoy. // Continue Reading ›