The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Body
John Cassavetes engages with film noir in his own inimitable style with The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.
Ben Gazzara brilliantly portrays a gentleman’s club owner, Cosmo Vitelli, desperately committed to maintaining a facade of suave gentility despite the seediness of his environment and his own unhealthy appetites. When he runs afoul of loan sharks, Cosmo must carry out a terrible crime or lose his way of life. Mesmerizing and idiosyncratic, the film is a provocative examination of masculine identity.
This Week
Director Henk Handloegten joins us in-person for a sneak preview of the first two episodes of the final season of the lavish historical crime drama.
Showtimes
The movie ACME didn't want you to see!
Showtimes
Documentarian John Wilson applies lessons from a Hallmark movie writing workshop to pitch a documentary about concrete.
Showtimes
The debut narrative feature from Lance Oppenheim, starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen.
Showtimes
Mahershala Ali stars in the new film from writer-director Bassam Tariq.
Showtimes
All Moviehouse 1 screenings presented in VistaVision!
Showtimes
From director Matt Johnson (Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie), starring Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers).
Showtimes
A film by Cristian Mungiu, winner of the 2026 Palme d’Or.
Showtimes
Two selachian scares aboard the USS Salem!
Showtimes
Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?
Showtimes
A new film class from Judi Freeman.
Showtimes
A new Coolidge Eduction class from Alex Svensson!
Showtimes
Boston's one and only open mic night for filmmakers!
Showtimes
A new film class from Judi Freeman.
Showtimes
The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul.
Showtimes
This Ride Will Be The Death Of You.
Showtimes
Centennial screening, featuring a live original score by the Invincible Czars!
Showtimes
Screening from a newly struck 35mm print of the 4K restoration of the film!
Showtimes
From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
Showtimes
Wes Craven takes you on a terrifying journey inside the most demented house on the street.
Showtimes
© 2026 the Coolidge Theatre Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit cultural and charitable organization.
