Gene Siskel Film Center Reviews

great films, conversations, and prices. one of the best places for film in the city.

My favorite place in the city for independent and foreign films. Best membership too. If you like movies become a member. Best money spent supporting a great organization.

I love the diversity of films shown. There is always something for everyone at the Siskel Film Center!

Great films, great place, at prices you really can't beat in the city (especially for students)

I've been there just once but still remember this amazing place for its location which has a great view on the Loop

Seats are smaller/older compared to the couch like seats you find at theaters now. They serve wine by the glass or beer. You'd go here for the movie selection and not the customer experience.

My favorite place to see independent films and right in the heart of Chicago. They also sell some alcoholic beverages which is nice. Crowd is always respectful and nice. Atmosphere is classy and not stuffy.

Awesome offbeat films that make you think for a change!

One of a kind. This is a wonderfully curated movie house. The very definition of a Art House theater. You cannot see the movies that they show here anyplace else. Foreign films, documentary films, independent films, classic Hollywood etc. This is a cinephile's dream. Become a member and you get great discounts and you help support the place. Win win. Warning though. The main theater is about 10 times better (roughly speaking) than the auxiliary theater. But what are you going to do about it. You bear with it and enjoy the movie.

Outstanding venue and location. The seats are not as comfortable as I might have liked, but it was a great experience. There are no obstructions to the screen, the audio/sound reinforcement/Dobly is great and the assembled audience seems to be conscientious, respectful and totally relaxed. The lobby is a nice, moderately sized area with chairs and tables when you can enjoy a snack, buy paraphernalia and engage others. Great place to see any movie, let alone first run or Indies.

Great place for off the circuit movies. The theaters are great.

Great variety of films not often seen in other theaters

Great mix of high-quality independent films. Comfortable setting. Old seating, but place is undergoing renovations this winter.

Almost intimate setting. We had fun viewing an awesome Agnes Varda film!

Great small theater with good events and you can even meet and talk to some of the actors and directors. They usually specialize in lesser known movies and locally made movies and short films. They also usually have question and answer sessions after movies.

Great for independent movies and cheap ticket prices. Good for dates, grab a coffee before a movie and check out the gallery on the second floor.

Always great seeing a movie here. And the movies they play are great.

About the nicest place to see top movies. You can join and it s a great value. I m not a movie geek myself but my wife is and she always leaves here with a smile on her face. Happy wife, happy life. And by the way water is FREE!!!

Beautiful theater, excellent film, "The Area" i saw.

It's a good place for school fields trips and my experience was goid. Not very cozy seating for a theater.

I watched Spirited Away here and I didn't know the movie would have such a new feeling watching it on the big screen. Wonderful memory

Small, intimate theater. Super friendly staff. Wonderful screening selections. A+ from me.

Saw the cat rescuers. Comfortable, intimate theater.

An amazing institution. I saw bits of an Alec Guinness retrospective back in 2015 here. Siskel and Ebert did more than most to elevate cinema to a serious art form, and it's great they've honoured him with this fantastic place. I hope there'll always be a place for serious curation.

Great place to see documentaries and international films. Last week was my first visit to the theater, I found the staff personable and the theater clean. I will definitely return.

This is a little jewel in the heart of the city for movie fans that are looking for really special films-NOT your blockbusters. It's definitely worth joining to get all the discounts!

Went for a film festival. The new seats are incredibly comfortable.

Special, it feels like you are a member of an elite movie lovers club, join today to have a quality movie experience with mucho perks

Wonderful movie experience. Can't get screenings of a lot of these movies elsewhere. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to attend there.

We enjoyed a documentary and perfect for a small crowd.

Cozy and intimate, great for film students, but a little small.

Docademia/Story Bolt Gun Violence Documentary Awards

This was a great theater to stop in for our only night in Chicago. We watched the Maya Angelou documentary and were welcomed warmly with food provided by community partners. Overall it was a comfortable and high quality cinema experience.

This is one of my favorite places in the city. They have movie you can't get anywhere else. They also have great art exhibited which is a nice bonus.

The place to go for foreign films, new movies, occasionally great film noir, etc.

Great venue in Chicago for all the films you will not see in the commercial theatres. Great viewing conditions and concessions.

I love the Gene Siskel Film Center, especially their festivals like the European Union Film Festival. Tickets and concessions are reasonably-priced. Staff is always friendly. It's definitely a community that you want to be part of!

The best, most eclectic, socially conscious art house theatre in the city of Chicago.

Fantastic place to see great movies. Incredible programming, art movies and movies that matter.

I hate to jump on the nostalgia* and Castro bandwagons, but I love the Gene Siskel Film Center. It lives up to the hype, and seeing a movie here is an absolute treat. It's also fun having to go downstairs and around a corner to find a rest room.

Nice theater. It was kinda warm and humid inside. I dont know if the AC was not on or didn't work.

I haven't had many opportunities to attend events at the Gene Siskel Film Center, but when I have, I've never been disappointed. I check out listings regularly. Everything from vintage movies, to drag events, sing alongs, business conferences that require a stage and screen. I find most events to be lively, entertaining or informative. It's a landmark! I highly recommend it

Nice location,intimate theater, would definitely go back again.

great resource for Chicago a little peeved that with all our wonderful Cinemas film festivals film societies we have to wait almost two months after the film premiered on both coasts

Close to the train in the beautiful Chicago downtown. A perfect comfy place to watch excellent movie selection.

Convenient location in downtown Chicago. Reasonable price, nice and cozy atmospher.

Been there 3Xs!! It's a small nice size room. Very comfortable clean warm seating room. Bathrms clean. People are polite and respectful to others. Prices are high for refreshments as usual. They serve wine not sure if allowed in theater?? All the movies I've seen have been amazing!! Will diffinently be returning with other friends!!

good independent and foreign films, comfortable lounge, sophisticated audience

Unbelievable time here. I highly recommend that people check the calendar so that you can build some amazing memories as I had with family members and Friends.

Great place to catch some art house movies. Highly recommended.

I was pleasantly surprised that they had the Breadwinner. This was the only theater that was showing it in the whole Chicago Area. Will definitely come back. I like that you can link their calendar with you google calendar.

New seats! Same wonderful atmosphere! I just love the staff! Follow them on IG @filmcenter

The Siskel Center brings amazing films to Chicago that you won't find anywhere else in the city. The audience consists of people who are there to see the film, not talk to their friends or view their cell phones. The concession stand includes great beer and wine. The Film Center is a gem.

It was difficult to find cause my gps was acting stupid.

Quaint, intimate theaters with stage area & podium for after screening interviews with movie producers, directors, actors, etc., at front of theater screening rooms. On site Ticket booth for purchases & will call, refreshment counter for popcorn , water, soda, limited beer & wine selection, ADA elevator for wheel chair accessibility & accommodation.

This is my second time here and I really love this place. It's the perfect setting for unconventional films.

My genes do not like the Gene Siskel Film Center. It's the same smell throughout the years in various events. Shockingly, it's the only bldg with this common area smell.

Attended the Black Harvest Film Festival this year and it was simply wonderful. I seldom eat popcorn but for some reason I couldn't stop eating the popcorn there. I like the idea that they keep the ladies bathrooms clean too no matter how busy it gets.

A wide selection of documentaries and dramas that are sure to please.

Women of the Now at the premiere of Rendezvous in Chicago.

A program of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Siskel shows a variety of classics, foreign films, themed film series, and other types of presentations. Seats are comfortable and spacious. There is a lounge area with tables and chairs by the concession stand, which sells a variety of items, including beer. Events occasionally include a pre- or post-presentation lecture with an individual associated with the film or another expert. The theater is conveniently located by the Lake and State L stop.

Wife used to come here a lot for screenings of older films.

This was the first time I visited this cinema house with my colleagues. Their awesome staff never fails us on our expectations. No hidden charges compared to other cinema houses we've been before. We will never forget to tell all of my friends and family about this incredible place for sure. Try their services and you won t regret it for sure.