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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · 5d

A deal that's too sweet to resist... This October, student memberships are just $20 🧛 coolidge.org/students

As a student member, you'll get:
• discounted tickets on every visit
• discounts on concessions
• free-to-member screenings and invites to special events
• and more

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Ollie Swasey @olliews.bsky.social · 17d

We just came back from an awesome double feature of Ghost Ship and The Fog screened on the deck of the USS Salem in Quincy, definitely one of the coolest @thecoolidge.bsky.social events I've ever been to

A photo of the USS Salem, a decommissioned Navy battleship, docked in a harbor at sunset.

A photo of an outdoor film screen at night. A man with a red beard is speaking on stage, and a title card on the screen reads "Coolidge After Midnite Presents Ghost Ship and The Fog Aboard the Sea Witch."

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · 22d

Did you already purchase tickets for our originally advertised 70mm presentation of this film? Never fear! Your ticket(s) will be automatically applied to the VistaVision presentation.

Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · 22d

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is now opening at the Coolidge in VistaVision! We've been selected as one of just 4 venues worldwide to screen Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film in one of the rarest formats ever. Opening Wed. 9/24. Get tickets now 🎞️ coolidge.org/vistavision 🎞️

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · 29d

This October, experience our series “Art House of Horror,” featuring ten masterworks of the genre on our big screen from HOUR OF THE WOLF to POSSESSION to A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and more! Get tickets and learn more at coolidge.org/horror!

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Sep 3

Introducing our new signature program: Cinema Masala!

This series is dedicated to celebrating India’s vibrant film history and is curated in partnership with acclaimed filmmaker and preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founding director of Film Heritage Foundation 🎞️ coolidge.org/masala

Cinema Masala

In India, a “masala film” (named for a blend of spices) mixes genres: action, romance, comedy, drama, musical. Masala films are enjoyed by all and are best seen on the big screen, where audiences can ...

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Sep 2

Registration is open for fall education at the Coolidge! Sign up for multi-week courses focused on a particular subject, or join us for one-off introductory seminars preceding repertory screenings! Learn more and reserve your seat today at coolidge.org/education 📝

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jul 23

How’s this for a makeover... (swipe to see the before photos)!
The sconces in Moviehouse 1 got some much-needed TLC.
Your support makes the preservation of our historic theatre possible. Thank you!

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Coolidge is thrilled to present this retrospective of eleven new restorations of Akira Kurosawa's work this August! See the full lineup and get tickets now at coolidge.org/kurosawa ⚔️

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 CLOSED TONIGHT 🚨

Due to a power outage, we will be closed tonight (Tuesday, July 8). Ticket refunds will be issued and KURONEKO will be rescheduled to a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 24

In this summer series, we'll revisit their joint body of work and inspirations, while looking forward to (hopefully) many more of their collaborations to come! Get tickets at coolidge.org/spikedenzel

Spike and Denzel

There are iconic duos, and then there are iconic duos...and legendary director Spike Lee and acclaimed actor Denzel Washington without a doubt deserve the italics. Through their decades-spanning creat...

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 24

Through their decades-spanning creative partnership, the two have made five movies together, the most recent being the upcoming film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, a remake of Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 24

There are iconic duos, and then there are ~iconic~ duos...and legendary director Spike Lee and acclaimed actor Denzel Washington without a doubt deserve the distinction.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 23

Co-presented in-kind by WBUR!

Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 23

Our Summer lineup of #BigScreenClassics is here! From 35mm presentations of SABRINA (1954) and BOYZ N THE HOOD (with a seminar!) to PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), DOG DAY AFTERNOON, and many more, there is no better way to beat the heat! coolidge.org/classics

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 16

Series art by Kagan McLeod!

Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 16

From Kenji Mizoguchi’s masterful UGETSU (1953), to the folk-horror fantasia DEMON POND (1979), through 2004’s hair-raising Hollywood horror THE GRUDGE, and more, "Kaidan Kimodameshi: Chilling Tales from Japan" will certainly send a shiver down your spine this July!
coolidge.org/kaidan

Kaidan Kimodameshi

Summer is a time for scares in Japan. As a way of chilling their bones in the heat, people challenge themselves to watch kaidan, or ghost stories. The Japanese word for this is: Kimodameshi.Some say t...

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 16

In partnership with the Japan Society of Boston, we’ve programmed five films from Japanese filmmakers spanning 50 years of supernatural storytelling.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 16

👺 New series alert 👺

Summer is a time for scares in Japan. As a way of chilling their bones in the heat, people challenge themselves to watch kaidan, or ghost stories. The Japanese word for this is: Kimodameshi.

coolidge.org/kaidan

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American Cinematheque @amcinematheque.bsky.social · Jun 7

It’s starting to get bleak over in Boston! ✈️🩶 #bleakweek at the Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social starts this Sunday so follow them + visit their website for the full lineup.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · Jun 3

When you come to the Coolidge, you’re keeping film alive in our community. But there’s even more you can do to ensure our programming continues to thrive: make a monthly gift. Your monthly gift provides a reliable source of support, helping us plan for the future.

Learn more at coolidge.org/donate.

“I support the Coolidge with monthly giving because it provides the most stability for an organization I care about deeply. I want the Coolidge to be there for all of us in hard times and happy ones, and I know the best way is to make even a small donation monthly.”
– Adrienne, a Coolidge supporter, on why she gives monthly

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · May 30

🔥 LAST CHANCE TO SEE SINNERS IN 70MM 🔥

Our incredible run of SINNERS in 70mm comes to an end on Wednesday, June 4, so be sure to catch Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece in this format before it leaves the Coolidge. coolidge.org/films/sinners-70mm

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · May 20

You play an integral role in making the Coolidge community special. Please consider a gift today. coolidge.org/give

Donate

Support the Coolidge, and ensure its future as a cherished, nonprofit community resource—the home of independent film and culture for Brookline and Greater Boston. Your 100% tax deductible contributio...

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · May 20

When you experience a film in one of our moviehouses, you’re free to take what you need, whether you want to interact more with our complex world or simply find solace in the beauty of film. We strive to be a place where everyone can find community.

Donate

Support the Coolidge, and ensure its future as a cherished, nonprofit community resource—the home of independent film and culture for Brookline and Greater Boston. Your 100% tax deductible contributio...

coolidge.org

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Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.social · May 20

The Coolidge matters now more than ever.

“Where did we fall in love with movies? At the movie theater. At a time in which our world can feel very divided, this is more important than ever. It’s a communal experience you simply don’t get at home.”
–Sean Baker, Oscar-winning filmmaker, ANORA

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