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Chicago Gets Weird: Beyond Fest Takes Over Music Box
4 Mar
Summary
- Beyond Chicago, a new genre film festival, launches April 2-5.
- The festival features 30 films, including world premieres and restorations.
- Tickets go on sale March 5 for members, March 6 for the public.

Genre film enthusiasts are set to descend upon Chicago's Music Box Theatre from April 2 to 5 for the inaugural Beyond Chicago festival. This new event, a satellite edition of the United States' largest genre film festival, Beyond Fest, promises a curated selection of 30 films. The program includes world premieres, rare archival restorations, and special guest appearances.
Opening night features Curry Barker's supernatural film "Obsession," while the festival concludes with the world premiere of Daniel Goldhaber's "Faces of Death" presented in 35mm. The lineup also includes Bob Odenkirk presenting Ben Wheatley's "Normal" alongside his pick, the 1974 thriller "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three." RZA will present his film "One Spoon of Chocolate" and the 1979 martial arts movie "The Kid with the Golden Arm." A special screening of a 4K restoration of "Speed Racer" with Lilly Wachowski in attendance is also planned. Additionally, 15 free films focusing on global artistry will be offered, sponsored by MUBI.




