Summer Calendar Now Available!

The Brattle's July-August calendar is now available from the Brattle Theatre box office, and will appear online starting on Monday. Can't wait? Download a PDF. Members and donors should receive calendars in the mail early next week. Become a member and have the Brattle calendar delivered to your mailbox, plus receive many other benefits! [posted 6/26/09]

Follow us on Twitter!

Do you know what today's secret word is? You can win tickets and other great prizes by following us on Twitter! We've got two feeds to choose from: Brattle Theatre has daily schedule updates, special announcements, and contests; Brattle Events has just the special announcements and contests. [posted 6/26/09]

Trailer Smackdown Deadline Extended

Entry deadline for this year's Trailer Smackdown has been extended from Friday, July 2 to Monday, July 6. This gives you an extra weekend to perfect your trailer goodness! [posted 6/26/09]

Now Serving CBC at our Concessions Stand!

And so it begins... The Brattle is very pleased to announce that beer sales will finally begin with tonight's 6:00 screening of Coraline! On tap are CBC's HefeWeizen and Cambridge Amber Ale. Stay tuned for announcement of a special screening event in celebration of our new beer and wine license! [posted 6/10/09]

Coming Soon: Beer & Wine!

The moment we here in the office have been anticipating for months is almost upon us! We’re not sure exactly when, but, having successfully navigated the channels of bureaucracy, we can say the day is imminent when we will be adding beer and wine to our concessions menu!

So what do we need from you? Why... To tell us which beer related film you want to celebrate with, of course! Do you prefer the Canadian antics of Bob & Doug Mackenzie in STRANGE BREW or the quintessentially American antics of everyone in ANIMAL HOUSE? Perhaps the surreal, retro-style of Guy Maddin’s SADDEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD is more to your taste. On the other hand, maybe the zombie infested zaniness of SHAUN OF THE DEAD is more your cup of… um… beer. And, of course, there’s the sheer madness of Broken Lizard’s BEERFEST!

Whatever your preferred flavor of lager might be, we’re inviting you all to vote on which movie will be shown in a special screening with beer-a-flowing as soon as we have all of the proper permits in hand - which could be as soon as next week! [posted 6/5/09]
 » Head on over to our poll to choose your favorite!

GHOSTBUSTERS Postponed

We regret that we must postpone the screening of GHOSTBUSTERS scheduled for Saturday, June 6 - GREMLINS will show in its place at the original showtimes. Look for GHOSTBUSTERS to be rescheduled sometime in July. [posted 5/29/09]

Updated: CineMental Presents (6/27)

Join CineMental and the Brattle as we welcome director Tara Hurley for Q+A following the screening of Happy Endings? You can't clap with one hand on Wed 6/17. [posted 5/27/09]

Late Addition: Kate Clinton Reading

Kate Clinton will read from her new book, "I Told You So," on Wed 5/27 at 6:00 PM. Presented by the Center for New Words and Harvard Book Store.

Late Addition: Australian Short Film Today

Added after our calendar went to press, be sure not to miss this special event featuring the year's best in short filmmaking from Down Under! Australian Short Film Today takes place Tue 5/19 at 7:00 PM [posted 5/13/09]

Encore Premiere: Speaking In Code

Tickets are on sale now for this special encore premiere screening of electronic music documentary Speaking In Code! Speaking In Code takes place Thu 5/21 at 7:00 PM [posted 5/13/09]

Elements Of Cinema This Saturday!

Join us at the Brattle this Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 AM as we present a free screening of the classic animated tale, Walt Disney's Cinderella. [posted 5/4/09]

Trailer Smackdown 2009 Announced

Do you have what it takes to direct the next trailer to screen at the Brattle? We challenge YOU to come up with the best trailer of the year in our Brattle Trailer Smackdown! [posted 5/4/09]

Preview Screening: The Limits Of Control
The Brattle is pleased to announce a free preview screening of the new film from Jim Jarmusch! Screening takes place Monday, May 4 at 7:00 PM and is open to the public, no pass required. [posted 5/1/09]

NEW! May-June Calendar

Now available at the box office - coming soon to brattlefilm.org. Check out the calendar PDF if your curiosity is exceptionally piqued! [posted 4/27/09]

IFFB Festival Schedule Posted

The 7th Annual Independent Film Festival of Boston runs April 22-28, with films playing at the Brattle April 24-26 - See what's playing at the Brattle! [posted 4/8/09]

Schlock Around The Clock Films Announced

The Brattle is pleased to announce the lineup for Schlock Around The Clock! This all-night program of films features some curious dredgings from collections near and far - we will endeavor to entertain you as we sail the seas of cheese... [posted 3/30/09]

IFFB Festival Passes Now On Sale

Festival Passes are now on sale at iffboston.org, plus stay tuned for their announcement of this year's exciting festival lineup! [posted 3/30/09]

Canceled Films of Paprika Steen, Mon 3/23

Unfortunately, Paprika Steen has taken ill and on the advice of her physician will not be in attendance at this weekend's events. Consequently we have opted to cancel the two films scheduled to coincide with her appearance on Monday, March 23. We regret any inconvenience and wish her the best for a speedy recovery. [posted 3/20/09]

Vote for the Brattle

The Boston Phoenix is running their 2009 'Best' poll and they want to know which art house theater is your favorite - is it the Brattle? Vote today! [posted 3/16/09]

New Cookies!

We're pleased to announce that we now serve cookies and macaroons from Crema Cafe, located in Brattle Square. We're sure you'll love these new treats so be sure to try one during your next visit! [posted 3/16/09]

Chlotrudis Announces Special Guest

The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film has has confirmed that actor/director Paprika Steen will appear as an honored guest at the 2009 Chlotrudis Awards on Sunday 2/22 at the Brattle Theatre. Learn More» [posted 3/11/09]

Chlotrudis Announces Award Nominees

The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film has announced their complete list of nominees for the 2009 Chlotrudis Awards. Learn More» [posted 3/11/09]

Bugs Bunny Film Festival Showtime Changes (Summary)

Sun 2/15 ALL BUGS REVUE: screening at 12:00, 2:00, 8:00, and 10:00 (not 12:30, 2:30, 7:30, 9:30 as originally scheduled).
Thu 2/26 LOONEY TUNES REVUE: all shows canceled.
We regret any inconvenience these changes may cause. [posted 2/13/09]

The Sunday Eye Opener Begins March 1

Rejoice! It's the return of the Sunday Eye Opener, our weekly series of special sneak peeks and undistributed indie films. Click here to find out how you can join us! [posted 2/4/09]

Tue 2/3 Screenings of BALLAST Canceled

Screenings of BALLAST scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 have been canceled due to a print distribution problem -- ASHES OF TIME REDUX will screen in its place at 5:30, 7:30, 9:30. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 1/30/09]

Sun 2/15 Bugs Bunny Film Festival Showtimes Change

Please note that showtimes for the Bugs Bunny Film Festival on Sunday, February 15 have changed: ALL BUGS REVUE will screen at 12:00, 2:00, 8:00, and 10:00. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 1/28/09]

Fri 1/23 THIS HAPPY BREED Canceled

Due to a shipping problem at the previous venue, we will be unable to screen THIS HAPPY BREED; IN WHICH WE SERVE will screen in its place. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 1/23/09]

Gift Cards Now Available

We now offer reusable, rechargeable Brattle Theatre Gift Cards at our concessions stand! [posted 12/23/08]

NEW! January-February Calendar Now Available

The Brattle's January-February film calendar is now available at the Brattle Theatre box office. Look for details to appear online next week. Also available in PDF (1.2MB) if you just can't wait! [posted 12/20/08]