Coolidge Corner Theatre

Director in person 🚨 On Sat. 12/13 & Sun. 12/14, THE SECRET AGENT director Kleber Mendonça Filho will join us for discussions following screenings of his thrillingly unpredictable shape-shifting epic starring Wagner Moura (NARCOS). coolidge.org/events/secret-agent-filmmaker-kleber-mendonca-filho

The Impact Award was established to honor cinema’s vital and courageous voices, honoring film artists who demonstrate artistic bravery and persistence of vision, and whose work inspires social change.

Long recognized as one of cinema’s most vital and courageous voices, Panahi has continued to create internationally celebrated work despite restrictions on his ability to travel and make films in his home country.

“I did say that my films are not screened in Iran, but I see some of my fellow Iranians here, and I dedicate this award to you.” –Jafar Panahi

On Tuesday, November 25, we were honored to present internationally renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi with the inaugural Coolidge Impact Award!

Enshrine your name—or favorite movie quote or an important date—in this special place that has meant so much to so many for so long. Be a part of Coolidge history today and name a seat at coolidge.org/seats 🎞️

That’s why after two decades of wear and tear on the old ones, we’re finally getting new Moviehouse 1 seats in early 2026! They’ll have that same Art Deco feel you love, just with extra comfort and accessibility—with additional wider seats and accessible bays.

When you settle into a seat in our beloved, historic Art Deco Moviehouse 1, that sense of wonder you feel is more than 90 years in the making… So it’s high time the seat you settled into was a little more comfortable. coolidge.org/seats 🎞️

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Due to widespread outages, our website is down. We are working to get back online and will update you when things are resolved! 💻

ENCORES ADDED 🌟

🏆 Coolidge Impact Award: encore screening of IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT with an extended intro from Jafar Panahi on Tue., 11/25 at 7:30pm
🏆 Coolidge Award: encore screening of BLUE MOON with an extended intro by Ethan Hawke on Wed., 12/3 at 2:30pm
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The Coolidge Impact Award was created to celebrate a film artist who demonstrates artistic bravery and persistence of vision, and whose work inspires social change.

Coolidge Impact Award The Coolidge Impact Award was created to celebrate a film artist who demonstrates artistic bravery and persistence of vision, and whose work inspires social change.

Announcing Jafar Panahi as the inaugural honoree of The Coolidge Impact Award 🏆 coolidge.org/impact

As one of world cinema’s most vital and courageous voices, Panahi joins us in person on Tues., 11/25, for a screening of IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT + Q&A, followed by the award presentation.

To further celebrate, we’ve programmed select screenings representing Hawke’s filmography across the decades, including DEAD POETS SOCIETY, BEFORE SUNRISE, TRAINING DAY, BOYHOOD, and FIRST REFORMED. Get tickets and see the full lineup at coolidge.org/hawke

Join us on Wed., 12/3, for An Evening with Ethan Hawke, with a conversation and award presentation. Earlier in the day, Hawke will intro a screening of BLUE MOON, his 9th collaboration with Richard Linklater, in which he delivers a career-defining performance as legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart.

One of cinema’s most distinctive and quietly brilliant actors, Hawke has spent the past four decades pursuing roles and projects that span genres, defy audience expectations, and explore the creative process.

The iconic actor, filmmaker, producer, author, and friend, Ethan Hawke, is the next recipient of the Coolidge Award for his extraordinary contributions to film culture! Get tickets for all events at coolidge.org/hawke!

Tomorrow is the last day of the Coolidge’s fiscal year! Don’t miss your chance to have your donation DOUBLED by giving before midnight on October 31! coolidge.org/donate

LAST CHANCE! Register for our multi-week “Global Resistance: Challenging Autocracy One Film at a Time” class today! Sessions begin on Wednesday, November 5. See you there! coolidge.org/events/global-resistance-challenging-autocracy-one-film-time

Seminar: Odds Against Tomorrow

Noirvember is right around the corner, so jump in the line and get your tix for my @thecoolidge.bsky.social seminar on the Harry Belafonte heist movie classic, ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW. After my lecture, see Mr. B as you've never seen him before on the big screen!

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Succumb to the student deals

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

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."

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

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.

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 🎞️

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!

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 ...

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

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 📝

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!

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 ⚔️

🚨 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!

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...

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