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Live from the Met
La Rondine
Saturday April 20 at 10:55 a.m.

2024-04-18T21:35:53-06:00

Initially conceived as an operetta before receiving the full operatic treatment, this bittersweet love story is the least-known work of the mature Giacomo Puccini, largely due to the circumstances of its premiere: Italy and Austria became enemies during World War I, precluding a Vienna premiere, and the opera quietly opened in [...]

Live from the Met
La Rondine
Saturday April 20 at 10:55 a.m.
2024-04-18T21:35:53-06:00

Knox Goes Away

2024-04-16T14:23:22-06:00

Hitman John Knox  attempts to make amends before his recently discovered dementia takes over. Aided by a trusted friend  with his own shady past, Knox races against the police — and his own rapidly deteriorating mind — to save his estranged son  from a vengeance-fueled mistake and “cash out” before it’s [...]

Knox Goes Away2024-04-16T14:23:22-06:00

One Life

2024-04-16T14:01:02-06:00

Based on the book If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton it's the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue as [...]

One Life2024-04-16T14:01:02-06:00


Monkey Man
Daily at 4:15 & 6:50

2024-04-18T21:39:25-06:00

Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continues to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.   Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage.   [...]


Monkey Man
Daily at 4:15 & 6:50
2024-04-18T21:39:25-06:00


Civil War
Daily at 4:45 & 7:00

2024-04-11T23:35:52-06:00

A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.  Starring  Kirsten Dunst, and Nick Offerman.  Rated R (109 min) IGN Civil War delivers a challenging, thrilling, heart-pounding movie about the importance [...]


Civil War
Daily at 4:45 & 7:00
2024-04-11T23:35:52-06:00

Arthur the King
Daily at 4:35 & 6:55

2024-04-05T11:30:06-06:00

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light  and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story we follow Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back [...]

Arthur the King
Daily at 4:35 & 6:55
2024-04-05T11:30:06-06:00


Godzilla x Kong-The New Empire
Daily at 4:20 & 6:45

2024-04-04T19:24:38-06:00

The first King Kong vs. Godzilla in 1963 had two actors in rubber suits -- it was hilarious.  60 years later the epic battle continues as the  legendary almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla team up against a colossal undiscovered threat, challenging their very existence—and our own.  This time it is [...]


Godzilla x Kong-The New Empire
Daily at 4:20 & 6:45
2024-04-04T19:24:38-06:00

65th Anniversary
North By Northwest
MAY 19 & 22

2024-04-03T13:25:30-06:00

Cary Grant teams with director Alfred Hitchcock for the fourth and final time in the superlative espionage caper, North by Northwest, judged as one of the American Film Institute's Top 100 American Films and recipient of three Academy Award nominations. Grant stars as an innocent man mistaken for a spy in [...]

65th Anniversary
North By Northwest
MAY 19 & 22
2024-04-03T13:25:30-06:00


The Last Waltz

2023-12-23T10:03:20-07:00

Seventeen years after joining forces as the backing band for rockabilly cult hero Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Nov. 25, 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by a host of rock [...]


The Last Waltz
2023-12-23T10:03:20-07:00

The Birth of the Endless Summer

2023-09-08T00:40:33-06:00

The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. Metz's adventures lead him to discover the [...]

The Birth of the Endless Summer
2023-09-08T00:40:33-06:00

TRIVIA CONTEST

2023-11-23T12:46:42-07:00

The correct answer wins -- one free pass to the Magic Lantern and lunch for two (2) at Rasberrys ($25 value gratuity/alcohol not included) WINNERS will be announced on this this site In the event of multiple correct answers -- the winner will be drawn from a hat This Week's Question Who [...]

TRIVIA CONTEST2023-11-23T12:46:42-07:00

TRIVIA CONTEST

2023-11-23T12:47:14-07:00

The correct answer wins -- one free pass to the Magic Lantern and lunch for two (2) at Rasberrys ($25 value gratuity/alcohol not included) WINNERS will be announced on this this site In the event of multiple correct answers -- the winner will be drawn from a hat This Week's Question Who [...]

TRIVIA CONTEST2023-11-23T12:47:14-07:00

Casablanca

2023-04-08T21:21:45-06:00

Last Year our Valentines gift to the Valley was free showings of what is easily one of the MOST ROMANTIC movies of all time, not to mention, one of the greatest movies of all time -- CASABLANCA.   Sooo, we are doing it again.  Grab your sweetheart and fall in love with the movies, at [...]

Casablanca2023-04-08T21:21:45-06:00

FYI

2023-03-21T22:12:44-06:00

By the Way — Movie Passes and Discount Cards               make a perfect gift for any occasion on sale now at the Cinema Boxoffice

FYI2023-03-21T22:12:44-06:00

Find Us Instantly on Your Phone

2024-02-22T23:00:49-07:00

On your moble device go to mlcinemas.com. Click the Share icon    -- then click Add to Home Page and mlcinemas.com will appear as an App on your phone's desktop to get the latest & most accurate showtimes & information

Find Us Instantly on Your Phone2024-02-22T23:00:49-07:00

Your Own Private Movie Theater

2023-12-26T17:39:58-07:00

Have you ever dreamed of having an entire movie theater for your own group to watch the movie of your choice? Now you can… We will provide the PERFECT movie experience for you to host up to 125 of your friends! Cinema auditoriums are available for a private screening of your choice. It is [...]

Your Own Private Movie Theater2023-12-26T17:39:58-07:00

33rd Annual Fall Film Festival

2022-10-14T05:31:18-06:00

As usual the Film companies have changed their mind at the last moment.  Here is what just occurred.  THE GOOD HOUSE has been pushed back one week to play starting on Oct 7.  Sorry for any inconvenience.  I'll be confirming the second week of the Festival this week. -- stay tuned [...]

33rd Annual Fall Film Festival2022-10-14T05:31:18-06:00

Hollywood’s Finest Musicals Festival

2019-01-24T23:16:56-07:00

Moviegoer’s love affair with musicals began the moment movies began to talk.  When Al Jolsen’s character famously said, in what now has become a classic cinematic moment in 1929’s The Jazz Singer, “you ain’t heard nothing yet,”  he had no idea how prescient he was.  The new “talkies” proved to be the [...]

Hollywood’s Finest Musicals Festival2019-01-24T23:16:56-07:00

2018-12-10T20:42:11-07:00

NOW HIRING --  Love Movies? Work Here! NOW HIRING --  Love Movies? Work Here! Are you retired, a student or just looking for some extra  $$.  We are seeking Full/Part Time employees 18 yrs old & older.  Boxoffice & concession sales - up to 30 plus hours a week - . Casual Atmosphere & [...]

2018-12-10T20:42:11-07:00

Here are the 20___ Oscar Contest Winners

2023-11-23T12:48:28-07:00

1st Place -- Gabreile Anderson -83 points 2nd Place -- Dick Anderson -82 points 3rd Place -- tie -- Linda Cohen & Taylor Phillips each had 81 points and the correct tie breaker-THE LAST JEDI Congratulations!!  Your Prizes are available at the Magic Lantern Boxoffice

Here are the 20___ Oscar Contest Winners2023-11-23T12:48:28-07:00

SUN VALLEY FILM NOIR

2017-10-23T16:59:10-06:00

he 2017 Sun Valley Film Noir Series will screen two films for this year’s film noir lovers. As an abbreviated series, which will end the Magic Lantern Cinemas Fall Film Festival, the Sun Valley Film Noir Series will feature “The Maltese Falcon” on Thursday, Oct. 5, and “Chinatown” on Thursday, Oct. 12. The film [...]

SUN VALLEY FILM NOIR2017-10-23T16:59:10-06:00

Fall Film Festival

2018-09-05T00:58:58-06:00

It all Begins on Friday Sept 14  for 3 WEEKS All the Films are posted on the Film Festival Link above Dates & Showtimes will be posted on Sept 7

Fall Film Festival2018-09-05T00:58:58-06:00

SPECIAL TEST SCREENING
-New T.V. Sitcom pilot
THE PLAZA
Thursday 7 p.m.
ADMISSION IS FREE
Audience discussion after the Screening

2017-05-18T13:16:04-06:00

  Kyle Morrison and Max  Kessler met their freshman year at Emerson College in Boston where they shared a dorm room bathroom. As a result, they not only lived together for the next decade, but also, they became longtime creative collaborators, shooting their first sitcom pilot THE MARLBOROUGH WAY for Emerson’s TV station in 2006.<br> [...]

SPECIAL TEST SCREENING
-New T.V. Sitcom pilot
THE PLAZA
Thursday 7 p.m.
ADMISSION IS FREE
Audience discussion after the Screening
2017-05-18T13:16:04-06:00
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