January-February Calendar Now Available

We're pleased to announce the new January-February calendar is now available online and at the Brattle box office! Have a peek at what will be featured on the big screen this winter! [updated 12/22/09]

Make A Donation, Receive A Gift!

Now through December 31, we are offering special gift incentives to those who make either a $250 or $500 tax-deductible donation to the Brattle Film Foundation's Annual Fund! [posted 12/18/09]

Added Show on New Year's Eve

We have added a 7:15 screening of LE COMBAT DANS L'ILE on Thursday, December 31. [posted 12/18/09]

TIME BANDITS Replaces LOST IN LA MANCHA

We are pleased to announce two rare screenings of Gilliam's TIME BANDITS on Sunday, December 20 at 5:00 and 9:30! Regrettably we must cancel screenings of LOST IN LA MANCHA. [posted 12/16/09]

2nd Q+A with Director Fred Wiseman Added

An additional Q+A with director Fred Wiseman has been added following the 6:00 PM show on Wednesday, December 16. [posted 12/11/09]

MYSTERY SING-A-LONG Canceled

We regret that we must cancel the Mystery Sing-A-Long. PANDORA & THE FLYING DUTCHMAN plays in its place at 9:30 PM. [posted 12/2/09]

LA DANSE Weekday Matinees Added

Due to anticipated demand for this film we have added matinees on Mon 12/14 at 2:00 PM, Wed 12/16 at 3:00 PM, and Thu 12/17 at 2:00 PM. Don't miss what New York Times critic A.O. Scott calls "one of the finest dance films ever made" during its exclusive one-week run at the Brattle! [posted 11/30/09]

Help Sponsor A Watch-A-Thon Participant

Our 2009 Watch-A-Thon fundraiser is now progress—help encourage our plucky cinephiles by pledging your support! Watch-A-Thon is an annual event which helps raise money for the Brattle Film Foundation by encouraging moviegoers to watch as many films on the big screen as possible during one month's time. The 2009 Watch-A-Thon continues through December 3. [posted 11/24/09]

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Showtime Cancellation for Wed 11/18

The 4:30 screening of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK scheduled for Wed 11/18 has been canceled. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 11/13/09]

New Winter Calendar!

Our new winter film calendar will hit the streets next week! Download this PDF and have a sneak peek at what's in store at the Brattle during November and December! [posted 10/23/09]

Halloween Line-Up Announced!

We've just confirmed our Halloween line-up, which includes Brattle fave EVIL DEAD 2 plus a special premiere screening of TRICK 'R TREAT!

Register Now for Watch-A-Thon '09!

We're now accepting registrations for our 4th annual Watch-A-Thon fundraiser, where you help raise money for the Brattle while doing what you love: watching movies on the big screen! [posted 10/21/09]

Now Serving Wine!

We are pleased to announce that we're now serving wine at our concessions stand! Try the red with an Edgar Allan Poe film, or pair the white with TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE, either way you're sure to enjoy our new Montepulciano and Sauvignon Blanc!

Dario D'Angelo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2007) - Montepulciano is the grape and Abruzzo is the region (about midway down Italy's East Coast).  The region is renowned for wines that offer trememendous bang for the buck and this one is a perfect example. Ripe and juicy with silky tannins and a luscious mouth-watering acidity. Black cherries and plums laced with juniper, black olive and leather and espresso.

La Fortuna Sauvignon Blanc (2009) - Certified Organic Fair Trade and even vegan (a verifiable one stop shop for the conscientious Brattle film-goer! More elegant than a typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, but more fun than its counterpart form the Loire, this wine is brimming with flavors of candied grapefruit, meyer lemon and lime zest, while flavors of grass, gardenia and cilantro add complexity. [posted 10/13/09]

Schedule Changes for Tue, Wed, Thu of this Week

We have a number of schedule changes for this week, including screenings on Tue 10/6, Wed 10/7, and Thu 10/8 - see below for complete details. [posted 10/5/09]

Tuesday, October 6: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER has been postponed until Wed 10/14, when it will screen on 35mm at 6:00 PM only with the short, FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1928 II).

Wednesday, October 7: THE AVENGING CONSCIENCE will feature an introduction by composer Martin Marks, however there will not be live accompaniment. Both THE AVENGING CONSCIENCE and AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLAN POE will be screened with digital projection, and tickets have been reduced to $5.50 for all seats.

Thursday, October 8: The Harvard Book Store reading feature Frank Warren has been canceled - please contact Harvard Book Store for additional information. A special screening of SUMMERHOOD will play in its place at 5:30 PM.

Special Introductions this Weekend!

Please join us at 7:30 shows this Friday and Saturday as we present two special introductions to Roger Corman's THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH! [posted 9/29/09]

Schedule Change for Sat 9/12

Regrettably we must postpone this month's installment of Element Of Cinema. Please join us Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 AM as we present free screening and discussion of Hiroshi Teshigahara's ANTONIO GAUDI and Michelangelo Antonioni's MICHELANGELO EYE TO EYE. [posted 9/10/09]

Toronto Film Festival Notes from Ned & Ivy

Catch up on news from the Toronto Film Festival as Brattle directors Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan report back on the Brattle's new Behind The Screen blog! [posted 9/8/09]

Film Notes Podcast #2: THE THIN MAN

The Brattle is pleased to present the first in our series of Film Notes Podcasts! Titled THE THIN MAN, this podcast supplements our special 70th anniversary screenings of the complete THIN MAN saga presented on our July-August calendar. We would like to extend a special thank you to Jason Rabin, Michael Ricca and Nina Vansuch for their time and talent. We hope they continue to share their love of the Brattle and passion for the movies with us for many years to come. Thank you!

• THE THIN MAN (11:18)
  

You can also download our podcast: Right-click the title (Mac users Control-click) and choose Save As/Download Linked File, then add it to your iTunes library. [posted 9/8/09]

Schedule Change for Mon 8/31

Just Added! 6:00 Premiere screening of SPACE CADET, a new sci-fi short from Paul Moore! As a result, today's 5:30 screening of I SELL THE DEAD has been canceled. [posted 8/27/09]

Schedule Change for Tue 8/25

We regret that due to print unavailability we will not be screening AGAINST ALL FLAGS - we will show THE SEA HAWK in its place at 5:00 and 9:30. We apologize for any inconvenience. [posted 8/25/09]

Schedule Change for Tue 8/18

We regret that due to unavailability, ROOTS OF HEAVEN will not be screening on Tue, Aug 18. Instead we will feature digital screenings of two films without 35mm prints available - THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH & ESSEX at 4:30 & 9:30 and GENTLEMAN JIM at 7:00. We apologize for any inconvenience. [posted 8/17/09]

Film Notes Podcast #1: Classic Gangsters

The Brattle is pleased to present the first in our series of Film Notes Podcasts! Titled Classic Gangsters, the podcast supports the series of the same name from our May/June calendar. We would like to extend a special thank you to Jason Rabin, Michael Ricca and Nina Vansuch for their time and talent. We hope they continue to share their love of the Brattle and passion for the movies with us for many years to come. Thank you!

To listen to our podcast, you can play it in your browser, or right-click to download and add it to your iTunes library. [posted 8/13/09]

Cancellation for Mon 8/17

Monday's matinee screening of ROOTS OF HEAVEN is canceled, however Tuesday's screenings are still tentative, so check back here on Monday for an update. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 8/14/09]

Cancellation for Mon 8/10

Alas, we were unable to secure DESPERATE JOURNEY for the Errol Flynn series. Please join us for FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK in its place at all published showtimes. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 8/7/09]

Schedule Change for Wed 7/29

Due to a shipping issue TOKYO! has been canceled, TOKYO SONATA will play in its place at published showtimes. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/29/09]

Film Substitution for Thu 7/23

Due to a shipping issue PUSHING HANDS has been postponed (date TBA). EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN will play in its place at the published showtimes. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/22/09]

Schedule Change: WE DO STAND UP Fri 7/17

Due to a scheduling error, WE DO STAND UP was listed on Fri 7/17—this event will take place on Fri 7/31 at 3:00. We regret any inconvenience. More information for this special comedy event will be published soon! [posted 7/13/09]

Schedule Change: Elements of Cinema Sat 7/11

Due to a scheduling conflict, REPULSION will not screen as originaly scheduled, and DR. STRANGELOVE will show in its place. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/10/09]

Showtime Correction for Sun 8/2

The 4:15 showtime for CHE: PART 2 listed in the print calendar is incorrect - this film will screen at 1:30 and 6:45 only. We regret any inconvenience. [posted 7/6/09]

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 have 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]