A Reopening Update from the Coolidge

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Dear Coolidge friends,

Monday, July 6 marked the beginning of Massachusetts Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines, when movie theaters were legally permitted to reopen with limited capacity.

The guidelines outlined by the Commonwealth specify that no more than 25 people at a time can be in an enclosed, indoor theater. This directive translates to the Coolidge, as a nonprofit organization, operating at 7% capacity, posing serious financial consequences, especially given the considerable additional costs of implementing safety measures.

We have confidence in and are grateful for the State's leadership throughout this crisis, but the reality is, we cannot commit to a reopening date at this time.

Our amazing Coolidge community continues to help us through this challenging time. We cannot thank you enough for your messages, donations, participation in online classes and Q&As, virtual screening room rentals, purchases of t-shirts and Curbside Concessions. Revenue from those activities and, more importantly, your added donations, have helped cover ongoing operating expenses, but the gap remains large. 

We need you more than ever as we plan for the future of the Coolidge in these ever-changing times.

At the Coolidge, we believe in the power of film to generate understanding and empathy, to educate and inspire, and to build community. We know that the need for community, connection, and conversation will be even greater when we are on the other side of this pandemic. 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation and help the Coolidge on the path towards reopening.

With your support, the show will go on.

Best wishes,

Your friends at the Coolidge

This Week

  • A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfil her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.

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  • Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Celine Song (Past Lives), starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

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  • The new film from Wes Anderson, starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera.

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  • Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. 

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  • From Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther and Creed, and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear.

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  • Whether by knife or by gun, losing your life can sometimes be fun.

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  • LGBTQ+ representation in movies has rapidly increased in recent years, but queer characters are as old as cinema itself! 

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  • Introduced by Boston College economist and sociologist Juliet B. Schor.

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  • The debut feature from Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity.

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  • Boston's one and only open mic night for filmmakers!

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  • Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. 

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  • Free, outdoor screening at the Charles River Speedway! 

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  • Pre-film seminar taught by Vernon Shetley of Wellesley College!

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  • Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for a terrifying new story set in the world of 28 Days Later.

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  • Director Daniel Robbins will join us for post-film discussions following our 1:00pm and 4:00pm screenings on Sunday, June 22.

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  • When days turn to weeks, the horror returns.

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