Siskel & Ebert at 50

A month-long screening series and live performance will honor the 50th anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert,” revisiting their favorite “hidden gems” and celebrating the critics who put Chicago on the film map.

Each Wednesday in November, audiences will experience films that Siskel and Ebert cherished — from Midwest coming-of-age dramas to indie thrillers — and engage with live post-screening conversations featuring acclaimed guest speakers. The series also includes a one-night-only live performance event, Siskel & Ebert at 50, on Saturday, Nov. 22, staged in the format of their celebrated show Sneak Previews.

Event Schedule:
Eve’s Bayou: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Breaking Away: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Drugstore Cowboy: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Siskel & Ebert at 50: A Live Performance: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.
Lone Star: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.