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The Music Box Podcast

by Ryan Oestreich

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Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films.You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with us.Hosts:Ryan (GM of Music Box Theater) and a surprise guest/s!https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/

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Episodes

  1. #23 Horror Coming to MBT This October + Andy From DePaul

    Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Claire Alden– Membership & Group Sales Manager Andy Stasiulis– Full Time Faculty Member at DePaul Univ School of Cinematic Arts Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 1:56 70mm Film...

  2. #22 70mm Explained, Shows Coming Up and Steph's Corner

    Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Julian Antos– Technical Director, Programmer of 70mm Film Festival Buck LePard– Senior Operations Manager Stephanie Berlin– PR Manager 1:48 Currently playing: Hereditary– Ending Sept 12 The...

  3. #21 The French Tom Hanks + The Real Tom Hanks on MB Screens!

    Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Starring: Kathleen Sachs– Marketing/Publicity Manager Music Box Films Buck LePard– Senior Operations Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager 0:52-2:20 Currently playing: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood– Ending...

  4. #20 Madeline’s Madeline, Hereditary + MB Working Stories

    Welcome to MBP where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Kyle Cubr– Operations Manager Stephanie Berlin– PR Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 0:48 Custody– Ending Aug 30th 1:46 Skate Kitchen– Holding…

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  5. #19 The Other Side of Theatrical+New Films Playing This Week

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Voices: Brian Andreotti- Director of Programming Music Box Theatre Ryan Oestreich- General Manager Lisa Holmes- Director of Home Entertainment Music Box Films 1:01 Currently...

  6. #18 Alan Rode on Noir City Chicago and Pt.2 w/ Dennis Scott

    Welcome to the Music Box Podcast (MBP) where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Let’s introduce ourselves: Ryan Oestreich - General Manager Alan Rode - Author, Film Historian and Board Member of Film Noir Foundation (Special Interview) Dennis Scott - House Organist (This Old...

  7. #17 Summer of '84, Nico, 1988, + Organist Dennis Scott Pt. 1

    Welcome to the Music Box Podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre (Chicago.) Let’s introduce ourselves: Dennis Scott– House Organist Steve Prokopy– Film Critic Extraordinaire Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 4:02 The King & The Captain– Ending Aug 9 5:08 Three...

  8. #16 The Captain, 70mm Festival, Concessions/Bar Confessions

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. This week's show features: Drake Newnum– Lounge Manager Kyle Cubr– Operations Manager Ryan Oestreich– General Manager Currently playing: 3:23 The King– Through August 9th 4:17 Three Identical Strangers–...

  9. #15 Stephen King's Greetings From Castle Rock + 48 Hour Film

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago. This Week’s show features: Buck LePard – Senior Operations Manager Kyle Westphal – Theatrical Sales Coordinator MBF and Programming Associate MBT Stephanie Berlin – Press Release and Promotions Currently...

  10. #14 THE KING, Robin Williams, Curtiz, + a little MBP history

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast! where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Guests: Kyle Westphal– Theatrical Sales Coordinator MBF and Programming Associate MBT Brian Andreotti– Director of Theatrical Distribution at Music Box Films and Director of...

  11. #13 Westwood, Eating Animals, Yellow Submarine, + 70mm Fest

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about upcoming Music Box Theatre film screenings you might be interested in seeing. www.musicboxtheatre.com This Week’s show features: Claire Alden – Group Sales and Membership Manager Rebecca Lyon – Assistant Technical Director Ryan Oestreich –...

  12. #12 Three Identical Strangers, Mad Max + a MB Ghost Story

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box Theatre in Chicago www.musicboxtheatre.com This Week’s show features: Kyle Cubr – Operations Manager Michael Roffman – President and Editor of Consequence of Sound Ryan Oestreich – GM of Music Box Theater Lindsey Jacobs -...

  13. #11 Cinepocalypse, Damsel + Interview with Robert Cargill

    Hi and welcome to the Music Box podcast (or MBP) where we talk about all things Music Box Theater in Chicago. On today’s shows we talk about the Cinepocalypse Genre Film Festival, Damsel, weekend matinee and midnight shows as well as a special guest appearance from writer Robert Cargill Steve...

  14. #10 Cinepocalypse Film Festival June 21 - 28

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these...

  15. #9 Tuesdays with Robin Williams Series + How We Book Movies

    Hi and welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theater in Chicago. Starring: Buck LePard – Senior Operations Manager Julian Antos – Technical Director Ryan Oestreich – General Manager Currently playing: American Animals – through June 21st...

  16. #8 American Animals, Olivier Assayas' first film, and Institutional Memory.

    Welcome to the Music Box Podcast where we talk about all things Music Box, that is the Music Box Theater in Chicago. Today we are discussing the films we have opening on Friday June 8th, “American Animals” and “Cold Water”, as well as our Michael Curtiz retrospective with Alan Rode. Starring:...

  17. #7 2001, 70mm Shorts, and Cinepocalypse!

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these...

  18. #6 "2001: A Space Odyssey" 70mm 'Unrestored' by Chris Nolan

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these...

  19. #5 Mother's Day Screening of "Mommy Dearest" with Dick O'Day

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing at The Music Box, hear why you might want to see these films, and learn how we chose to screen these...

  20. #4 The Sixth Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival May 4-10

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing...

  21. #3 Why Ira Glass keeps coming back to screen his films at the Music Box plus our upcoming screenings with Steph and Claire

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies! https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/ Hosts: Ryan Oestreich - Gm of music box theater Stephanie Berlin - PR & Promotions Manager of Special Events at Music Box Films Claire Alden - Membership and Group Sales...

  22. #2 Screening the 50th anniversary print of “2001: A Space Odyssey” and is there a Music Box Ghost?

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies!Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing…

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  23. #1 How we set up “Ready Player One” on 70mm (playing thru April 19th)

    Welcome to the Music Box podcast where we talk about everyone’s favorite subject, Movies!Specifically the movies we program here at Music Box. https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing…

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About this show

Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films.You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with us.Hosts:Ryan (GM of Music Box Theater) and a surprise guest/s!https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Music Box Podcast have?

The Music Box Podcast has 23 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 25, 2018.

What is The Music Box Podcast about?

Each week you’ll be updated on all the exciting new movies we are showing, learn why you might be interested in seeing them and get a sneak peek into how we chose to screen these particular films.You’ll hear about some exciting new films and hopefully be inspired to come and watch them with...

How often does The Music Box Podcast release new episodes?

The Music Box Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 23 episodes since April 2018.

Who hosts The Music Box Podcast?

The Music Box Podcast is created and hosted by Ryan Oestreich.
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