In an era when movies are often reduced to the solitary screens of laptops and iPods, the acclaimed Cinema 16 series offers a true revival of the medium. Pairing obscure vintage film programs with live scores composed and performed by specially chosen musicians, Cinema 16 recreates the shared experience and awe of the 1920's silent film era.
11/25/09 - 11/25/09
Private Invite Only
In an era when movies are often reduced to the solitary screens of laptops and iPods, the acclaimed Cinema 16 series offers a true revival of the medium. Pairing obscure vintage film programs with live scores composed and performed by specially chosen musicians, Cinema 16 recreates the shared experience and awe of the 1920's silent film era. Both the entertainment and the cocktails for the evening will be complimentary, thanks to Drambuie, the fabled Scottish spiced whiskey. Chandeliers, a Chicago-based musical collective that has garnered much critical acclaim, will score three sensational and ominous short films, inaugurating the last installment of five Drambuie-sponsored Cinema 16 soirees. Screenings for the 25th of November include: