Totally disappointed with the Black Harvest 2020. I paid for a movie, the Outside Story, about a month ago. Was told an email notification would come once it was released, which was November 7. Its Nov. 15 and I have nothing from Gene Siskel-Black Harvest. I went to the site to try and see the movie and was asked to pay again. The site was locked asked for payment. So I asked for help and was told that my time had expired they had to unlock it. (But the time expired to see it was through November 20) When I went to the site to see the movie it was a TRAILER for a movie, 2 minutes long. I could ask for my money back, but I will consider it a donation to Black Harvest and wont sign up again for any movies.

I like the selection of these movies. The place has a nice view. The snacks are ni e, hope they could have bigger popcorns. The theater is big and with high sound quality. Seats were normal comfortable.

My friends and I were planning to watch movies yesterday. We have a hard time what to decide to watch because there are a lot of movies to choose from. There are some romantic movies, horror movies, and comedies. After debating, we did choose and paid the tickets. Their ticket attendant was very friendly and very pleasing. She is great!

Really good cinema! Went there with my girlfriend for the new Fast and Furious last weekend. Food price are reasonable comparing to other cinemas. The cinema hall and restrooms were pretty clean. The personnal was really friendly and smiling all the time! Will come back here for the next weekend.

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

Great movie, weird cashier. When I would ask for an item, the cashier would list his favorites. If I choose an item he didnt list, he would ask why? It was just odd. Again, great movie....

I havent had many opportunities to attend events at the Gene Siskel Film Center, but when I have, Ive 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. Its a landmark! I highly recommend it

Wow! This movie house was awesome. I will never look for another movie house again for sure. I never thought this place would be this great and comfortable. I really love this place! I will save their contact number for reservations in the near future. No hidden charges compare to other movie houses! Thumbs up to this place!

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. Its also fun having to go downstairs and around a corner to find a rest room.

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. Its definitely a community that you want to be part of!

This place is a treasure, provide an opportunity to see so many good films that we couldnt otherwise see. Well run and maintained too.

Fun! Saw the film of Fleabag. Even our back row seats were close enough to see the whole screen. Also a nice incline so I could see over the tall people in front of me. My tall husband had enough leg room too.

Great place to watch a film. Plus, tons of guest speakers and panels make this experience unlike any other.Very intimate theater with carefully curated offerings.

So, happy to have found it. Is convenient located on Lake St. I will sure go back.

If you love documentaries and independent film this is the place for you. Tickets are $12, great concession stand with beer and wine. They have a great Film Festival during the summer, the Black Harvest Film Fest.

As always, great experience. Looking forward to see other European movies this month.

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 its great theyve honoured him with this fantastic place. I hope therell always be a place for serious curation.

One of the best Film theaters in town, if not the country. A location that must be visited and experienced for any aficionados of great cinema. Highly recommended

Great films, great place, at prices you really cant beat in the city (especially for students)

Small theatre that showcases unique films that you wont see in the bigger theatres. This place is close to several parking garages, but the best way is on the train Lake/state stops. Its across the Chicago theatre.

Great place and very cozy. Saw Miles Davis there and it was great. Easy place to find and safe.

I saw Fleabag here and the place is really nice. The bathrooms were clean, even with the crowds Fleabag brought, and the seats were decently comfortable. The staff was very friendly and although the sound system in the theater didnt really compare to a regular movie theater I will be looking out for more international movies to watch here!

Very nice theatrical facility. Would not hesitate to visit here again.

Spend - Wonderful experience of film War at Home, and a panel discussion. Clean and spacious facility. Small theater good for discussions. Plenty of room where you can meet with a group before or after your film. Staff were great and resourceful. Nice selection of snacks, drinks, and popcorn. Reasonably priced for a theater and a beautiful facility. My Raisinets were kind of old though (that is my only critique.) Make this your next date night.Give me a thumbs up if you found my review helpful.

Fine films, often presented with talk-backs with directors afterwards. Comfortable seats, helpful box office staff, affordable memberships, nice snack bar.

Nice little theater with independent films, foreign and old films. Highly recommended

Small and intimate theater. I was here most recently to see the Toni Morrison documentary. It was lovely.

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

I really enjoyed the inside! Interesting to have a theater on the second floor. I like the cafe style tables, and the theater itself have very comfortable seating. The only downside is that the movie screening rooms are on the smaller side...but I enjoy the variety in films offered here! A great spot to visit!!

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

I love movies, it is an intimate place to watch movies and have a conversation about what you saw and how it made you feel. Sometimes there is a question and answer session with the creators.

Enjoyed a movie screening here- great spot!

Conveniently located in the Loop, this is a wonderful place to see a wide variety of unique films you wont find at your local multiplex.

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.

Great selection of movies, but get there early if you want a good seat. I mean, really early!

This is one of the good theaters that show documentaries and movies that are meant to watch. This last time we came to see brimstone and glory and we wont have seen the documentary anywhere else. The place is welcoming. They have a cafeteria and chairs to relax before or after the movie. There are two screens and the chairs are comfortable. They also offer discounted parking near by. Will come and see more movies or documentaries.

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 cinephiles 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.

We saw a movie and had popcorn. It was nice.

First time there tonight, loved it and will be back.

Good thought provoking fulms

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.

So fun and quaint. The seats are comfortable and the popcorn doesnt cost $37 for a small, I think it was $8 for a large box of pop corn. Crazy right?I got a mocha for the movie for $4 and she made it on the spot and poured it into a bathtub sized to-go cup. It was awesome.Theater quality was great and the movie line ups are very good.This will be an ongoing date night for my wife and I.

I love this place! I say in on a discussion with a film maker and it was wonderful! Large enough yet intimate with great customer service. I will be looking into a membership!

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

I love this theater. They always have the best art, independent, and foreign films. Im always recommending it to friends.

Love this place! Showings of great independent quality movies, cozy spot, great selection, great prices. You have to see a movie here!

Crucially important institution showing historically important films you may miss or not become aware of otherwise. Three cheers!!!

So lovely. I know I’ll be back!

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!!!

Good independent and foreign films, comfortable lounge, sophisticated audience

Great place to showcase young artists work,We loved it. Our Grandaughters, Thesis Animation, from SAIC, was shown their and we were their to cheer her on.

The Siskel is a wonderful place to see films that have made significant impact in the world of film or that are not as widely shown. Ive seen some wonderful older movies here that are hard to find. I know they recently completed renovations, and Im excited to see it in its new state.

Saw the cat rescuers. Comfortable, intimate theater.

Ive been here twice (to see death in venice and carmen and lola) and I really like this theater! Its very clean and a good place to watch foreign movies!

Great for those rare and hard to find art films. The staff can be a bit off putting and snotty. I am not sure if it is because they are poorly managed, or because they are apathetic. The popcorn it terrible. It is dry and way over priced. Be sure to get to the box office earlier on the weekends and for limited runs, as tickets go fast, and the theaters (only 2) are small.

Attended the Black Harvest Film Festival this year and it was simply wonderful. I seldom eat popcorn but for some reason I couldnt stop eating the popcorn there. I like the idea that they keep the ladies bathrooms clean too no matter how busy it gets.

Docademia/Story Bolt Gun Violence Documentary Awards

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.

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

A great place in the middle of the Loop to catch interesting and unique films. Clean and spacious theaters with excellent projection and color; sound quality is not a problem at all. Lots of areas for post-viewing receptions or just waiting. The restrooms are quite tidy. I come annually for the Black Harvest Film Festival. Customer service with the ticket counter staff could improve quite a bit, though.

Great place to see anything foreign/documentary/arthouse/experimental - in other words, non-blockbuster.

Small theater but comfortable. I loved the two documentaries I got to see in the past weeks. Seats were comfortable

Amazing customer service, thanks Jake!

Awesome offbeat films that make you think for a change!

Great venue for top notch independent films

Thee Debauchery Ball was awesome!

Obviously the main appeal here is that they show movies that you arent going to find at other theaters. Coming here was a great experience overall. The seats, although not flashy, were comfortable enough, and drinks were not particularly overpriced. The bartender and host were both corteous and professional, and it was extremely enjoyable viewing original art while in the lobby.

Fantastic, favorite spot for fine cinema!!!

Great place to see movies.

Good independent movies in the loop

Movies you typically cant see elsewhere. Modern, comfortable, good accoustics.

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

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.

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

Great location and is constructed with the purpose of watching movies, I was there for the black Harvest Film Festival and had a wonderful group discussion or the panel of Summer Chicagos leading art patrons. I definitely plan to go back because they have quite a repertoire of film choices

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.

This theater is run by the School of the Art Institute and is exactly what you would imagine from that institution. Lots of good contemporary, foreign, experimental, and classic films and documentaries. Some of the movies are overrated and the artist programs are hit of miss either very inspiring or pretentious and dull. Overall this is a reasonably priced small upscale theater.

A Chicago treasure. Support real cinema

Great selection of movies that you wont see at the major theater chains. Fresh popcorn, candy, soda and beer available.

One of may favorite places

This is one of my favorite places in the city. They have movie you cant get anywhere else. They also have great art exhibited which is a nice bonus.

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

Excellent venue with great movies. Enjoyed the various film festivals they have from time to time.

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.

A cozy little theater for mostly independent films and events. A wonderful space and tribute to Gene Siskel. The variety of movies is great, since they show a lot of indie films, documentaries, and films that arent typically shown along with blockbuster hits.The location is great as well. Transportation, shopping, and restaurants are nearby so you can make a day (or night) of visiting the film center.

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

Theaters are small, but the seating is close. Comfy seats but not stadium seating. But you can still see the screen irregardless. Great off-the-map movies, documentaries, foreign films, and experimental films no one else would have except the Siskel. Not even Music box or Landmark. Upscale with reasonable prices, discounts if your a student.

Great people and wonderful location.

The best! If youre interested in film this is the place to go. Conveniently located on State Street and there are films of all sorts.

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.

Great venue for lovers of international and independent film.

The off beat films u want to see are here..Good hard working Indy personal films..No big budget commercial attention grabbing full of fluff moves here

I have been here with my family a couple of times, and it was wonderful!First of all, the location is fabulous. Across the street is the Chicago Theater with its huge light-up sign. Right next door to the Film Centre is a local news affiliate, where you can watch the news readers at their desk, plus there are TVs in the window which display what is on that television channel at the moment. Next to that is a local ESPN (sports radio and television) affiliate, where you can likewise watch the hosts at their desk from the street outside.Then there is the Film Center itself. They play many foreign and independent films, and often have the director or another important person for the movie visit and have a question-and-answer session after the film, as part of their Movie Club. When I saw the Tom of Finland biopic last week, they had had the director (a Finn himself, and so not able to be there in person) host a Q&A over Skype. I wasnt able to attend that particular screening, I went on the last night of its run. I was amazed by the turnout of the local Leather community even on the last night, many in their full regalia... And the man who took our tickets was himself a Leather boy, wearing a cute arm cuff. The other people working that night also appeared to be members of the LGBT+ community, which felt really good... Like the audience, the hosts, and the filmmaker were all one big family.I also found customer service to be excellent, I had difficulty buying my tickets online and then getting in touch with anyone, as it was after business hours, and the final showing of the movie I wanted to see was the next evening. I sent out an (unfortunately rather catty) email, and got a response early the next day, and attempt to help me buy a ticket. Fortunately, I was able to have a friend buy the tickets for me, but I really appreciated it and felt bad about letting my irritation show in my initial email.The only warning I have is that most, if not all, films have only one showing per night, and I think there are only two films screened at a time. This means that many films sell out quickly and so I recommend buying tickets ahead of time. It would be very disappointing to arrive and the show is sold out!

The Siskel Center brings amazing films to Chicago that you wont 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.

Hands down one of the best special event spaces in Chicago. I hosted two events there for Social Media Week Chicago and the staff was great. The attendees were in love with the comfy seats, the great acoustics in the theater and overall vibe of the space.

Great place to see unique films The film that we saw was sold out but they put us on a waiting list because some people who buy their tickets ahead dont show up so we were able to get in for free, the staff there are very accommodating

Saw a movie it was really good. Super small. Would go back on a date or with a friend.

One of my favorite theaters in the city. Different movies every week, most have such limited releases I dont know where else I would see them.

I watched Spirited Away here and I didnt know the movie would have such a new feeling watching it on the big screen. Wonderful memory

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