Going to the movies is a special time. Being in a theater with no cell phone on, no talking and no distractions is the way that films are meant to be viewed. Just a viewer and a film one-on-one. Film is a form of entertainment that stays relevant with...
The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., showed Frank Capra’s 1947 classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater projected the film’s original 35 millimeter roll, using an authentic carbon arc projector, operated by volunteer...
Things got steamy Wednesday night at the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., as the members of Thunder From Down Under gave the audience the night of their lives.Thunder From Down Under featured sensual dances performed by men with defined and chiseled...
DeKALB — A capella group Home Free gave a rousing performance Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., combining country classics with original songs to create a fantastic experience.As an a capella group, they don’t play instruments but...
“The Shape of Water” screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., concluding the Richard Jenkins Film Series with DeKalb native Richard Jenkins in attendance. With a compelling lead and a beautiful atmosphere, “The Shape of...
Richard Jenkins returned to the town of his birth Oct. 30 in celebration of the film series the Egyptian Theatre has hosted in his honor. The Theatre inspired a young Jenkins to pursue acting, and as their most recent installment of the festival, Jenkins...
Oscar-nominated actor Richard Jenkins will be at Northern Illinois University on 2 p.m. Tuesday for a Q & A with students in the Stevens Building’s O’Connell Theatre. The event precedes the final film to be screened at the Egyptian Theatre,...
“Norman,” which screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St, proved to be one of the most compelling films in the Richard Jenkins Film Series by combining teen struggles with heavy subject matters.The film’s protagonist Norman,...
“America’s Got Talent” finalists Catapult are coming to DeKalb 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The team of dancers create shapes with their bodies, which create intricate silhouettes against a backlit screen. Set to...
