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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, great programming, great theater. I'm deducting one star, however, due to the fact that they do online ticketing through Ticketmaster, meaning a $10 movie ticket costs $16 if you buy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I not have reviewed my favorite place yet? This movie theater is one of the reasons I want to live in Chicago forever!! I always feel so culturally enriched when I go there, the kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look, if you want to see "weird" or foreign films or documentaries, this is the place to go! (Facets also has some great stuff, but the Siskel Center gets points for better advertising -- I know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a member of Spertus so I got a 2 for 1 price to see Being Jewish in France. I had never been to this theater before so I was excited to check it out. Not your typical Showplace cinema by any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The admission just went up to $10 per person, for the privilege of sitting in a tiny theater listening to arm chair film critics air out all of their dirty laundry with their outside voices. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a theater for people who are very passionate about indie films, documentaries, and the like. I appreciate that the film was only $9, and the space was comfortable.I was there to see "A Wink &...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the reason people live in cities. When you put 2.8 million people in the same city, there's gotta be at least 20 that want to go see the random documentary that I want to see on a Thursday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like a Perrier lime, espresso, beer, and popcorn to go with my documentary thank you. State/Lake is such a convenient location to get your short run unique movies.From the Singing Revolution to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Obscure movies, sure. Upscale theater feel, definitely! We went there to a special showing of an infertility presentation (courtesy of Fertility Centers of Illinois). The employees at the film center...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went for the EU Film Festival as well. i think this place is romantic...on the busy street, people everywhere, and then you go up this huge set of stairs, and it's this clean, quiet lobby. your date...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Places like the Gene Siskel Film Center remind me why I'm a "city person". The fact that a documentary on the role of the Grande Duchesse Charlotte of Luxembourg during the Second World War can draw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Specific to the recent EU film festival---Do they employ ushers? What is management doing? Why is it tyranny of the elderly? Where are the all the people under the age of 60, and not white? So, so,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a film geek's paradise, plus the beverage selection (coffee/tea/wine/beer) and the layout makes it really enjoyable. I wish I could go more often.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cinema I've been to.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time about 2 weeks ago, it is a very nice place and a great alternative for something to do in the evenings.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easy to get to, great films, appropriate pricing, comfy seating, the possibility to buy coffee or tea (looseleaf!) or beer or wine to take into the movie with you: in short, awesome. Love it.I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i bought the membership in april of 08 for $75. me & my spouse pay $5 to see unlimited films, we get 8 free boxes of popcorn. it paid for itself during a run of first time ever shown japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a really good selection ot foreign films each month. I try to get to at least one, even though I'm interested in a zillion of them.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for the first time just a while back to see Truffaut's 'L'Enfant Sauvage' and i must say, first of all, that the film was not impressive and that second, Siskel Film Center is a very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean floors at a Film House? Wow, this is the antidote to the local Spin-a-plex! Every once and awhile, it's nice to see an "art" film in a comfortable setting. I love the Music Box & Facets, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should have become a member but I had no idea how much I'd be going to the Gene Siskel Film Center. They just keep drawing me back in with great films, most that you really cannot see anywhere else...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a relatively inexpensive and fulfilling place to go. Gene Siskel Film Center has great documentaries and unique movies. I like it because its not mainstream and you can drink wine while...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know Chicago too well, but was looking for a movie to watch to keep my frozen nose from falling off and my boyfriend's snot from freezing his nostrils shut, that is when we ran into the Gene...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else on earth could I go to fraudulently use a student ID to ogle David Bowie's package in Labyrinth on the big screen? My sister was spitting with jealousy. Rocking seats were comfy though my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the other night to see Dear Zachary. Read the reviews and it looked pretty good. The theater isn't very big at all. More like a screening room so the show sold out pretty quickly, though I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best and most accessible art/revival house in the city with overall outstanding and diverse programming, occasional and usually excellent guest speakers, and top notch projection.This is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to a movie premier here in the fall of 2006. Its a neat place but to be honest I'm not sure why you would go there for anything other than an event.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here plenty of times. its always confortable. the folks who work there are kind and genuine. They have a wide variety to satisfy your cinematic needs.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, awesome, awesome! I have seen so many great unique movies here from 1930's classics to music documentaries. You can drink alcohol and the prices for popcorn are reasonable. The theater is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to two films at GSFC. One of them ("Passion of the Mao") sucked big balls, and the other ("Death in Venice") was pretty cool. Indie movies are hit-or-miss, so I can't really judge them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A veritable sanctuary for the history and preservation of film as an artistic medium; consistently offers diverse, interesting, well-planned programming to rival any theater in the world, from new...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I call the Siskel the loneliest place in the world, because every time one of us goes (alone, of course), the theatre is filled with other people who are alone. I kind of like it that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's like going to a movie without all of the typical movie theater annoyances. The place is very clean and quiet. The people are there to see a specific film and are all very respectful of each...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite spot in the city. As a film junkie who works in the business, it's nice to meet people who share the same passion that I do. It's kind of become an escape for me. A place where I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out the Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.palestinefilmfest.com/) to see a couple of flicks. The total running time was about 1.5 hours for two films. It cost $9, which was reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw my all-time favorite movie here: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Respectful Moment of Silence for Mr. Kubrick and Mr. Clarke, Please and Thank you). Gave me a whole new appreciation for the magnitude of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its sick. They are film nazis. Everything is handled professionally from my amateurish standpoint, my projectionist friend says they are up to professional nazi standards and then some so I am sure I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater shows films unlikely to be seen on more commercial screens. Be careful however, I have inadvertently ended up watching a silent documentary that consisted of only single frame shots, no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is just another one of the many great urban cultural offerings that make Chicago a fantastic, rich place to live. The Siskel Film Center offers a cool selection of up and coming films , with Q...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater, they participate in many, many film festivals in Chicago if not all of them and show a lot of unique films. And the space is very clean and well proportioned to the size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this theater showed more films to show but then I would be here all the time. A lot of the best movies I've seen have come from here. The only downside is the location where parking is bad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this theatre with a friend not knowing what to really expect. We came to see the Great Communist Bank Robbery. Obscure, right? (So obscure you're probably saying yes because you've never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admittedly hate going to the movie theater. I'm a film snot a times (okay, a lot of the time) and I'm a cheap bastard to boot. However, I like this theater a lot.It's a beautiful, immaculate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice theatre. I saw an amazingly fun Blaxploitation Movie Trailer Festival here that was truly a sight to behold. The theatres are clean, albeit a bit stiff and uncomfortable, but it's nice to be able...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We watched a documentary here with a bunch of classmates and it was a great experience. They have unique selection of films and lots of charity events here. Don't miss the opportunity to check out all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to see a film. This was the only place showing Darkcon at the time. Went right after work with some friends and it was awesome. I couldn't think of a better place to see this film. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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The movies shown at the Siskel Center represent the finest movies made: they cover every genre, topic, technique one could wish to see. This is a place to discover new worlds and appreciate the history of...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've seen many wonderful movies here that I would have never been able to otherwise. Every month has a different theme and they play films from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to see good/interesting films with people who appreciate that it's a good movie is a really nice experience. In average movie theaters, you're lucky if you have an enjoyable experience- people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got around to seeing a film at the Siskel Film Center, and I must say that the experience was quite pleasurable. It didn't hurt that the film was the wonderful Helvetica. It also didn't hurt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All things considered, this is probably my favorite place in Chicago to see a movie. It's the city's top revival theater and a cinephile's dream. There is always something interesting playing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better location in the Chicagoland area to view foreign and independent film than the Siskel Film Center. SFC is a clean, well-run, establishment that offers $5 movies ($9 for non-members)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am alittle bias- i have worked here and am dating one of the managers here. I think its a great spot. They always show films that no one in the city has shown, or will at least show them first. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, my thanks to fellow Yelper V C. for alerting me to the Asian American Arts Showcase. I had heard of it before, but had never checked it out. The showcase features visual, cinematic,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a superb art cinema theater adjacent to the Lake red line and elevated Brown/Purple line stops -- Here, the Art Institute of Chicago shows many critically acclaimed foreign films as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really small, but the people you meet are incredible. An ecclectic theater to say the least and the staff are very friendly. I would go here more often if I had a life!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly think this is the best movie theatre I've ever been to. Ever. What makes the Film Center unique, you ask? It's not just because they show the latest in foreign and indie flicks, hold...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see films you won't see anywhere else. Plus, the place is clean, comfortable and I'd be willing to bet you a dollar that you won't ever hear any cell phones ringing in the theatres....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
January was an orgy of Kieslowski, a thoughtful, subdued, occasionally dryly ironic orgy, but an orgy nevertheless. I had to become a member.The theater is clean, the cafe well lit, the popcorn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of this place is pretty cool. It's like going to an old school theatre with a modern twist. The show I saw gave me the opportunity to hear the film maker's commentary from his own point...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this center - great place to see obscure foreign films. The seats are comfortable, and the building itself is beautiful, modern and clean. AND you can drink a beer or a glass of wine with your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best theater in the city bar none. very modern, very clean, with relatively cheap ticket prices, interesting movie selection, occasionally even great movie selection. However, the screen I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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The Siskel Film Center approaches film almost the way the Steppenwolf does theater -- very informative, with the artists and the art of the film in mind. Students in the area owe it to themselves to ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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This theatre is a tribute to Gene and his love for films of all styles and backgrounds. Most of the films are indie. They also show foriegn films and have a lot of screenings here for local up and com...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw "The Party's Over" here (starring Philip Seymour Hoffman) when nobody else was showing it. Really a nice, modern center (yet still very cozy) with comfortable seats. Check out the little plaques...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Gene Siskel Film Center is an excellent place to take in something a little different. If you're into variety films that are off the beaten path and pretty much as far away from Hollywood as you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gene Siskel Film Center does so much, even if it's not always good, and even if they're bound to lose money on some things. But they provide options, and I think that's suggestive of the type of work...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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It's terrific that they have this beautiful film center to honor the memory of the late Gene Siskel. He was beloved by so many people, myself included. I had the pleasure of briefly working with Gen...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a film there last summer that some friend's of mine were in. A great place to go see films that often don't play elsewhere.I appreciate having this Film Center in Chicago, it's classy and named...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
almost passed it up the first time i came but i luv it. go check it out
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now featuring a retrospective of Marilyn Monroe films, this film center is thoughtful and responsive to present day politics and culture.http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic selection, great seating, and a cultured crowd. I love when they discuss the movie afterwards, and the candy selection is...interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great improvement over the tiny theater in the ass end of the Art Institute. It's much easier to access, and it serves beer! Their music series has been amazing, including the Minutemen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this theatre. It runs great films from all over the world, from Chicago directors and has a great way of always having something for any thoughtful somebody. Unlike facets (which I also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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The Gene Siskel Film Center is a fitting tribute. It shows excellent movies, even though it's only about two at a time... they still are top notch. It's right downtown on State street so its quite easy to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Siskel Film Center has been at their State Street location for a few years, they have two auditoriums - one big, one small - where they show a variety of art, foreign, and classic films. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's pretty cool that a theater like this could exist, even in a big city like Chicago. The building front is so tall and narrow, you hardly even notice it's there sometimes. Wouldn't it be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Many years ago, I had the pleasure of briefly working with Gene (and his former film critic partner, Roger Ebert). I can tell you from personal experience that Gene was a good and talented man. I am so happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a wonderful place, named after our late, great Gene Siskel. I had the pleasure of briefly working with Gene (and his former film critic partner, Roger Ebert) many years ago. I can tell...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is a tribute to Gene and his love for films of all styles and backrounds. Most of the films are indie. They also show foriegn films and have alot of screenings here for local up and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Named after the famous movie critic, the Gene Siskel Film Center plays artsy and eclectic movies for people who appreciate the movies. One can even order a great beer to go along with the popcorn. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this center is just spectacular. It's a fine venue for screening some films that people interested in movies [that were even less expensive to make than theatrically-released Indies] can see....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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