Download the New Fall Calendar!

Our new September–October calendar comes to you through the magic of the internet in convenient PDF format—stay tuned for the print version and additions to our online schedule very soon! [posted 9/1/10]

Dear Noir Fans

To all those who have commented on the issues during our summer Film Noir series – I offer my sincerest apologies and share your frustration. In an effort to make our summer classic film program truly special, I was apparently a bit too enthusiastic about screening rare and restored prints because there can frequently be issues with these kinds of screenings. Between last minute shipping and rights issues – and just plain bad luck – I admit the series was disappointing. But all of these issues came from various sources in an amazing confluence of problems.

On the other hand, and this is not an excuse but an effort to look on the bright side, we were able to screen some rare 35mm films that haven't shown at the Brattle in over 10 years – including SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT, BORN TO KILL, and WOMAN IN THE WINDOW. And even a few that haven't screened in over 20 years, if ever, JOHNNY EAGER, JOHNNY ANGEL and SLEEPING CITY!

Now, as I said, that doesn't outweigh the disappointment of missing out on the titles that were M.I.A.. I'm especially upset that we had to skip THE PROWLER and THE BIG COMBO (it was on the cover of the calendar for pete's sake!). As noted below, we are trying to reschedule these for October. They will not, however, be listed on the next calendar because they couldn't be confirmed as of press time.

Finally, I'm a huge fan of Film Noir. It is one of my favorite genres of film. Rest assured that you will be seeing (and I do mean actually seeing) many excellent films of this type at the Brattle in the very near future. I hope that we can make it up to those of you who are understandably upset about the "cursed" summer series. You can be sure that the "Noir 100" series will live in infamy here in our office.

Best wishes,
Ned Hinkle,
Creative Director,
Brattle Theatre

[posted 9/1/10]

Late Cancellation: “The Big Combo”

We regret that due to a shipping issue we will be unable to screen The Big Combo. The Sleeping City will screen in its place at published showtimes on Mon 8/30 and Tue 8/31. [posted 8/3/10]

Accessibility Update

The Brattle's elevator is back in service following repairs to equipment damaged during flooding in July. We regret any inconvenience the outage may have caused. As always, please contact our box office manager at 617 876-6838 before your visit if you have questions or need assistance. [posted 8/27/10]

Late Cancellation Tue 8/24

Please note that The Big Sleep will replace Key Largo at today's 5:15 and 9:15 PM shows. We regret any inconvenience.

‘There Will Be Blood’ Postponed

Because it's going to take us a little longer to perfect our milkshake recipe, we've had to postpone our screenings of THERE WILL BE BLOOD to Sept 2. In it's stead, however, we're pleased to present another of the astounding films from 2007: David Cronenberg's EASTERN PROMISES.

Added Late Shows for Mann/Stewart

We have added late shows to our schedule for films playing Friday, August 13–Sunday, August 15. See our calendar for details. [posted 8/12/10]

‘Reckless Moment’ Canceled

We regret that we will be unable to screen THE RECKLESS MOMENT due to rights clearance issues. Consequently, WOMAN IN THE WINDOW will show as a single feature on Mon 8/16 & Tue 8/17. Also, there will be no 5:00 PM show on Mon 8/16, however WITW will screen at all published showtimes on Tue 8/17. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 8/11/10]

‘Street of Chance’ Substitution

Due to a mix-up at the distribution facility, we were sent the wrong print of STREET OF CHANCE. As a result we will be screening a somewhat different film from 1930, starring William Powell and Kay Francis. We regret any inconvenience due to this late substitution. [posted 8/9/10]

10th on the 10th!

The Brattle Film Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and we want to say thanks for your support by offering special deals on the 10th of each month! On Tuesday, August 10th we're offering a special concessions deal: Buy a large popcorn and large soda together for just $7! Stay tuned for more special 10th anniversary promotions and events on our September–October calendar! [posted 8/9/10]

Monday 8/9 is Member Monday!

Are you a Brattle member? Bring a guest on us! Just present your valid membership card at the box office and your guest gets in for free on Monday, August 9th. Not yet a Brattle member? You should be! If you come to the Brattle more than once a month then you can save on admission, plus you'll enjoy great perks like our monthly Member Mondays. And remember, we're non-profit, so Brattle membership is a great way to support us while watching classic films like Metropolis and Street of Chance. Click here to find out how you can become a Brattle Member. [posted 8/6/10]

Wendy & Lucy Canceled on Wed 8/4

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be unable to screen Wendy & Lucy on Wed 8/4 as originally scheduled. George Washington will show in its place at published showtimes. [posted 8/3/10]

Accessibility Update

The Brattle's elevator is still out of service due to water damage from the storm on Saturday, July 10. We regret that we are currently not accessible to patrons requiring elevator service. An update will be posted to our website once the problem has been resolved. Please contact our box office manager at 617 876-6838 before your visit if you need assistance. [posted 7/28/10]

Screenings TBA on Wednesday 8/4

Please note that screenings for Wednesday 8/4 are TBA. [posted 7/28/10]

Bell X1 to Play on October 8th

Bowery Boston presents a special live performance by Bell X1 on Friday, October 8th at the Brattle. [posted 7/23/10]

$10K Summer Fundraising Challenge

Now thru August 15th, all donations and membership proceeds up to $10,000 will be matched by an anonymous donor. Help us make our goal!

Showtime Correction for VENGEANCE on Fri 8/20

The showtime for VENGEANCE on Friday, August 20 was listed incorrectly in one section of our printed calendar. VENGEANCE screens at 9:30 PM, not 10:00 as listed. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/7/10]

Schedule Change for Tue 7/6

We regret that due to a print availability issue we are unable to screen MAD DOG MORGAN. EASY RIDER will show in its place at scheduled times. [posted 7/6/10]

Schedule Changes Sat 7/3 & Sun 7/4

Screenings of The American Dreamer have been canceled. The Trip will screen in its place on Sat 7/3 at 5:30, and The Glory Stompers will screen in its place on Sun 7/4 at 5:00. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/2/10]

Trailer Smackdown Deadline Extended

The deadline to enter the 2010 Trailer Smackdown contest has been extended to Tuesday, July 13th – see contest rules for details and registration information. [posted 6/28/10]

July-August Calendar

Hot off the press! Our new Summer calendar is now available at the box office, and will soon be available online. Members & subscribers should receive copies early next week. Download a PDF if you'd like!

In addition to our tribute to Dennis Hopper, look for a Film Noir Centennials series on Mondays & Tuesdays, a Best of the Oughts repertory series on Wednesdays & Thursdays, plus a new 35mm print of The Evil Dead, Trailer Treats - our annual summer member appreciation event, plus special events, area premieres, & much, much more! [posted 6/24/10]

Interim Calendar Available

An interim calendar for early July will soon be available at our box office, or download a PDF copy. The interim calendar covers progams & events through July 8th. [posted 6/21/10]

Christopher Hitchins Reading Canceled

Due to unforeseen circumstances today's Harvard Book Store reading with Christopher Hitchins has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit www.harvard.com for information. [posted 6/16/10]

Elements Canceled Sat 6/12

We regret that we must cancel our Elements of Cinema screening on Sat 6/12 - we regret any inconvenience. [posted 6/11/10]

$10 Brattle T-Shirts!

Holy Moly! The Brattle Film Foundation is turning 10, and to celebrate we're offering up all our t-shirts for just 10 bucks on June 10th! So come on down to the Brattle today after work and try some on, or order from our online selection, and help us celebrate 10 great years! [posted 6/9/10]

Chris Welles Feder Visit Postponed

We regret that due to the ongoing tornado watch and associated flight delays, Chris Welles Feder's visit to the Brattle will be postponed to a later date. Ticketholders please check your email for information. [posted 6/6/10]

Schedule Change on Mon 6/7

The date for the Harvard Book Store reading with Sebastian Junger has changed and will now take place on Monday, June 7 at 6:00. The premiere of The DocYard will move to 8:00 in order to accommodate the change. [posted 5/17/10]

Schedule Change on Sun 6/6

We've had to adjust showtimes for Sunday, June 6 in order to leave enough time for the Q+A with Orson Welles' daughter, Chris Welles Feder. The Q+A will take place between the 1:15 and 3:45 shows, and copies of Chris Welles Feder's new book, In My Father's Shadow, will be available for sale at an exclusive discount price for those in attendance. [posted 5/5/10; updated 5/24/10]

Just Announced: George Romero in Person!

Director George A. Romero will be on hand Tue 5/4 at 10:30 PM to introduce the latest in the 'Dead' series, SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD! This is a free screening - get all the details here! [posted 5/3/10]

[Updated 5/4/10] See a pic of George Romero on the Brattle's Behind The Screen blog!

New Calendar Arrives Friday

The Brattle's new May-June calendar will be available at the Brattle box office beginning this Friday! The first few weeks have already been uploaded to our online calendar, or you can download a PDF from our Calendar Archive page. [posted 4/21/10]

Home Run in Harvard Square: Venue Change

The Cambridge Center for Adult Education's spring baseball series, HOME RUN IN HARVARD SQUARE, has changed venues. These events will now take place at CCAE, next door to the Brattle. [posted 4/21/10]

Schedule Changes for Jim Henson's Fantastic World, April 16–19

Here is a consolidated list of changes to the Jim Henson/Muppets program playing this weekend.

• LABYRINTH Fri 4/16 screens at 10:00 PM (not 9:30 as originally scheduled)
• MUPPETS MUSICAL MOMENTS screens in place of MUPPETS 101 on Sat 4/17 at 3:30 PM
• THE DARK CRYSTAL 9:30 show on Sat 4/17 is canceled (will screen as scheduled on Mon 4/19 at 3:30 & 7:30)

We regret any inconvenience that may result from these schedule changes. [posted 4/15/10]

The Dark Crystal Canceled Sat 4/17

We have canceled our Saturday 4/17 9:30 PM screening of THE DARK CRYSTAL, but hope you will join us on Monday, April 19 as we present it in a double feature with LABYRINTH at 3:30 and 7:30 PM. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 4/9/10]

Twin Peaks T-Shirt Available April 8th!

The Brattle's 20th Anniversary Twin Peaks T-shirt will be available at our Season 1 screenings beginning Thursday, April 8th! [posted 4/7/10]

Labyrinth Showtime Change for Fri 4/16

The showtime for the LABYRINTH screening on Friday, April 16 has changed from 9:30 to 10:00 PM. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 4/2/10]

Member Monday on April 5th!

Discover the best of Kurosawa and introduce a friend to the Brattle! Next Monday April 5th, we invite Brattle members to bring a guest for free to our RED BEARD/THRONE OF BLOOD double feature! Present your valid Brattle membership card at the box office and enjoy Member Monday at the Brattle! [posted 3/31/10]

Harvard Book Store Presents Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant will perform from and discuss her new album "Leave Your Sleep" at the Brattle on April 28. Tickets will go on sale exclusively at Harvard.com on April 5. Visit the Harvard Book Store online or call (617) 661-1515 for more information. [posted 3/29/10]

Schlock Around The Clock Postponed

We're postponing the Schlock Around The Clock Movie Marathon originally scheduled for Saturday, April 3, but watch for a date to be announced in coming weeks. We regret any disappointment, but we promise it'll be worth the wait! [posted 3/26/10]

Video: James Ivory at the Brattle

Legendary film director James Ivory visited the Brattle stage for an extended discussion about his long and storied career. Mr. Ivory was joined on stage by Brattle directors Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan on March 6, 2010. [posted 3/24/10]

Special Discount Offer from Criterion

The Criterion Collection has created the gorgeous collector's set AK 100: 25 FILMS BY AKIRA KUROSAWA. And for a limited time, you can save money on your purchase while supporting the Brattle Theatre. Buy AK 100: 25 Films by Akira Kurosawa at criterion.com by April 22, enter the code AKBRAT at checkout, and you'll not only save 25% off the retail price of $399.95, you'll also be making a $25 contribution to the Brattle!

This deluxe, linen-bound set includes timeless masterpieces from one of cinema's greatest directors, films like Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and High & Low. Featuring twenty-five of the films he made over the course of his fifty years in movies—from samurai epics to postwar noirs to Shakespeare adaptations—AK 100 is the most complete set of his works ever released in this country, and includes four rare films that have never been available on DVD. [posted 3/24/10]

Time Correction: The Verdict, Thu 3/18

Due to an editing error, THE VERDICT was listed in the Brattle's printed calendar at 5:00 and 8:00 PM on Thu 3/18. THE VERDICT will screen at 8:00 PM only. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 3/15/10]

LOST BOYS Screening Added Fri 3/12

Like many, we at the Brattle were shocked to learn of the untimely death of actor Corey Haim. We present this screening of the 80s comedy/horror classic THE LOST BOYS as a special tribute to his memory. [posted 3/10/10]

RED SHOES Cancellation for Fri 3/12

We have canceled the Friday, March 12th 9:45 PM screening of THE RED SHOES so that we may offer a tribute to late actor Corey Haim. We sincerely regret any inconvenience. [posted 3/10/10]

March Elements of Cinema Canceled

We regret that the Elements of Cinema program originally scheduled for Saturday, March 13 must be canceled because of a schedule conflict. Please join us for Elements of Cinema on Saturday, April 10 when we will present the 1997 Errol Morris documentary, FAST, CHEAP & OUT OF CONTROL. [posted 3/10/10]

Recent Brattle Photos

Photos from recent events at the Brattle are cropping up online! Check out the Oscar Party photo gallery on Boston.com; the photo gallery on the Boston Phoenix site; James Ivory visits the Brattle on March 6, from the Boston Herald; and see photos of Elliott Gould and Mrs. Robert Altman from January on the Brattle's Flickr page! [posted 3/10/10]

Jeremy Renner Interview at the Brattle Theatre

Loren King interviewed Jeremy Renner on the Brattle stage during the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards on February 6, 2010. Jeremy Renner stars in the Academy Award winning film, The Hurt Locker, and received the award for best actor at this year's BSFC Awards. [posted 3/8/10]

Schedule Changes for Saturday, March 6th

Due to some unfortunate (and unusually complicated) print shipping issues we are forced to change the schedule for the screenings of REMAINS OF THE DAY and HOWARD'S END on Saturday, March 6.

• HOWARD'S END now screens at 1:30pm in a digital presentation
• REMAINS OF THE DAY now screens at 4:15 in 35mm
• The EVENING WITH JAMES IVORY at 7:00pm remains unchanged

We apologize for this inconvenience and remain committed to screening the best films in the best possible format available. [posted 3/5/10]

Sunday Eye Opener Returns March 28

The Sunday Eye Opener features sneak-peeks and undistributed films followed by audience discussion. Join us Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. [posted 3/5/10]

Showtime Corrections for CHILDREN OF INVENTION

Due to an event cancellation on Mon 3/1, showtimes have changed to 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Showtimes in our print calendar for Thu 3/4 were listed incorrectly and should read 5:30 and 7:30 PM. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 2/26/10]

New Calendar Now Available!

The Brattle's Spring 2010 calendar has just arrived and is available at the Brattle box office. A sampling of coming programs is available now on our Calendar page, or download a PDF of the complete calendar. [updated 2/17/10]

Cancellation for Friday, February 19th

The 9:00 PM screening of M. HULOT'S HOLIDAY on Friday, February 19th has been canceled—we regret any inconvenience. [posted 2/15/10]

Tonight's CCAE Event Canceled

Tonight's event with Diane Paulus has been canceled due to the weather. Please visit CCAE.org for additional information. [posted 2/10/10]

FANTASTIC MR. FOX Canceled Feb 7

We regret that we must cancel our screening of FANTASTIC MR. FOX due to extended bookings at other theaters. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE will screen in its place at 7:00. [posted 2/3/10]

BSFC Members to Introduce Films Feb 7–11

The Brattle is pleased to welcome members of the Boston Society of Film Critics as they introduce screenings at main shows during our Best Of 2009 repertory series, Sun 2/7–Thu 2/11! [posted 1/28/10]

MYSTERY TEAM Special Guests Announced

Join us in welcoming co-writer/actor D.C. Pierson and producer Meggie McFadden at 7:30 PM shows of MYSTERY TEAM on Fri, Jan 29 & Sat, Jan 30! [posted 1/28/10]

BSFC Awards Special Guests Announced

The Boston Society of Film Critics will honor Jeremy Renner, star of THE HURT LOCKER, along with other guests including Philadelphia Cousins, niece of chef and author Julia Child, accepting an award on behalf of Meryl Streep, plus emcee Joyce Kulhawik and other guests (TBA). [posted 1/25/10]

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Sat 1/9 Elements Of Cinema Program Change

We regret that due to a shipping problem THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN will not be screened as previously announced. PILLOW TALK will screen in its place. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 1/8/10]

Elliott Gould in Attendance Jan 23

Please join us in welcoming actor Elliott Gould to the Brattle on Saturday, January 23 for a Q+A following our screening of Robert Altman's THE LONG GOODBYE! Tickets on sale now! [posted 1/6/10]

Sally Kellerman & Michael Murphy Jan 23

Michael Murphy and Sally Kellerman will also come to the Brattle on Saturday, January 23 for a Q+A following our screening of Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud! Tickets on sale now! [posted 1/6/10]

January-February Calendar Errata

Regrettably several errors and typos were found in our latest calendar after it went to press—please find corrections below. [posted 12/18/09; updated 1/4/10]

• January 6 - Harvard Book Store presents Daniel Pink (Mr. Pink's name was misspelled)
• January 7 - Harvard Book Store presents Atul Gawande (Mr. Gawande's name was misspelled)
• January 8 - Harvard Book Store presents Mika Brzezinski (Ms. Brzezinski's name was misspelled)
• Jan 10 - Calendar side: Showtimes listed below HOOKED ON WHO refer to screenings of SMALL CHANGE. HOOKED ON WHO screens at 9:30 PM only.
• January 31 - World Music/CRASHarts presents Damon & Naomi: 1001 Nights (CRASHarts was misspelled)