Coolidge Corner Theatre

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

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.

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.

Co-presented in-kind by WBUR!

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

Series art by Kagan McLeod!

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...

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

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

👺 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

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.

“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

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.

🔥 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

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

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.

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

We're still finalizing the titles for the double feature this year! Stay tuned, we'll announce Mt. Auburn a little bit later in the summer.

Visible Mysteries: Queer Cinema Five Mondays, June 16 to

💜 PLUS 💜 Take our class running in tandem with this series to further explore their themes and form! The class pass gets you access to all five films in the series, plus pre– and post-film discussions. coolidge.org/events/visible-mysteries-queer-cinema

💜 New series & class coming this June and July 💜

From Almodóvar to Dunye, we're highlighting five films in queer canon that both negotiate and play with perceptions, transparencies, disguises, and manifestations. coolidge.org/queercinema

Your days are numbered.
Danny Boyle’s #28DaysLater returns to the big screen for one night only on May 21, featuring exclusive first-look content from #28YearsLater. Get tickets now! coolidge.org/films/28-days-later

Things begin with a DANCER IN THE DARK and DOGVILLE double feature with special guest Siobhan Fallon Hogan, an actor in both films (as well as two more we’re showing later in the lineup, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN and FUNNY GAMES)! See the full lineup and get tickets at coolidge.org/bleak 🖤

This weeklong series from June 8–15 spotlights a harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, and nihilism, featuring the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.

Each year, American Cinematheque in Los Angeles screens a week-long program of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity. This year, Bleak Week has expanded to include seven more cinemas, including the Coolidge! coolidge.org/bleak

When you attend a screening, take a class, bring a friend to the movies, become a member, or make a donation, you're ensuring arts nonprofits like us keep thriving. Despite orders from the federal government, we will continue to show art that challenges you, censorship, and the status quo.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

As a nonprofit, it is our mandate to entertain, inform, and engage. Your support makes deeper introspection and conversation with the arts possible for everyone. Thank you.

Education programs like Coolidge Classroom are intentionally designed to promote media literacy and build empathy, but these core values are no longer “agency priorities.”

We still believe they’re not just a priority, but a necessity.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS, AND TO YOU

These NEA funding cuts send a clear message: the current administration does not value arts education and the underrepresented stories it highlights.

Coolidge Classroom will continue thanks to our community of donors, but we stand in solidarity with arts organizations across the country who have lost critical support.