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It Ends With Us
Daily at 4:10 & 6:55

2024-08-08T19:34:35-06:00

The first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid sparks [...]

It Ends With Us
Daily at 4:10 & 6:55
2024-08-08T19:34:35-06:00

Ends Thursday
Trap
Daily at 6:50

2024-08-15T19:19:00-06:00

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Written and directer by M. Night Shyamalan.  Rated PG-13 (105 min) Entertainment Weekly .... masterfully shot, with great use of wide angles, cropped frames, and a sense of foreboding [...]

Ends Thursday
Trap
Daily at 6:50
2024-08-15T19:19:00-06:00

The Fabulous Four

2024-07-22T12:25:54-06:00

Three life-long friends travel to Key West, Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend Marilyn. Once there, sisterhoods are rekindled, the past rises up again in all its glory, and there are enough sparks, drinks and romance to change all their lives in ways they never [...]

The Fabulous Four2024-07-22T12:25:54-06:00

Deadpool & Wolverine
Daily at 4:00 & 6:45

2024-07-25T19:27:07-06:00

Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.  Starring Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman.  Rated R (127 min)

Deadpool & Wolverine
Daily at 4:00 & 6:45
2024-07-25T19:27:07-06:00

Twisters
Daily at 4:15 & 7:00

2024-07-22T12:24:42-06:00

A former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years  now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City.  She is lured back to the open plains by a friend, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.  There, she crosses paths with a [...]

Twisters
Daily at 4:15 & 7:00
2024-07-22T12:24:42-06:00

Ends Thursday
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Daily at 4:25

2024-08-15T19:19:14-06:00

A young boy named Harold embarks on a magical mission with the help of his purple crayon The Telegraph This bright children’s adventure, loosely adapted from a picture book about a young boy whose drawings become real, feels like the sort of thing Jim Carrey might have made in his first [...]

Ends Thursday
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Daily at 4:25
2024-08-15T19:19:14-06:00

2024-08-15T17:14:31-06:00

Time flies when it has been so much fun. It’s been a mere 50 years since the Magic Lantern first opened its doors to entertain the Wood River Valley. I consider it both an honor and a privilege to have had the opportunity to provide motion picture entertainment to this valley and have an obscene [...]

2024-08-15T17:14:31-06:00

Ends Thursday
Inside Out 2
Daily at 4:25 & 6:50

2024-07-29T12:03:07-06:00

Returning to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. [...]

Ends Thursday
Inside Out 2
Daily at 4:25 & 6:50
2024-07-29T12:03:07-06:00

Horizon

2024-07-12T11:10:35-06:00

Academy Award-winning  filmmaker Kevin Costner directs a multi-faceted chronicle covering the Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.   A story of America too big for one film, this truecinematic event also stars Costner.  “Horizon: An American Saga” explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and [...]

Horizon
2024-07-12T11:10:35-06:00

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

2024-07-12T11:09:44-06:00

A VERY SPECIAL EVENT !! If  you have only seen it on T.V., you have not come close to experiencing this motion picture.   If you have never seen it ...you are in for a breathless and emotional cinematic experience. Close Encounter of the First Kind – witnessing UFOs soaring across the [...]

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
2024-07-12T11:09:44-06:00


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

Lawrence of Arabia

2024-08-13T12:11:18-06:00

What a bold, mad act of genius it was, to make “Lawrence of Arabia.  The superlatives are endless, Lawrence of Arabia is truly an piece of epic film making - grand in scope with stunning cinematography, a magnificent and beautiful score and cast full of brilliant groundbreaking performances.  On video, it [...]

Lawrence of Arabia
2024-08-13T12:11:18-06:00

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

SPRING FILM FESTIVAL

2024-05-17T10:39:21-06:00

It's the time of year we would normally be doing our Spring Film Festival --well, normal went away when Covid arrived.  Despite limited choice, every now and then we find a few gems. This week check out ONE LIFE and KNOX GOES AWAY.

SPRING FILM FESTIVAL2024-05-17T10:39:21-06:00

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

2024-05-30T19:25:13-06:00

For Iphones: On your mobile device go to mlcinemas.com. Click the Share icon -- and then click Add to Home Page.For Android phones: Using Chrome go to mlcinemas.com and click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen. Go down the list and click to add to home screen. Rename to [...]

Find Us Instantly on Your Phone2024-05-30T19:25:13-06:00

Your Own Private Movie Theater

2024-06-28T16:02:36-06:00

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 with your friends! Cinema auditoriums are available for a private screening of your choice. It is an opportunity to [...]

Your Own Private Movie Theater2024-06-28T16:02:36-06:00

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

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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