If fine arts films are more your thing, you’ll find several movie houses in Chicago showing the best in international, documentary and experimental film productions. The four main theaters that make these films available usually offer different films so there is a good variety to choose from.

Music Box Theatre - 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773.871.6604. This movie theater opened on August 22, 1929 as an alternative to the larger downtown film houses. It featured second-run films until 1977 after which time it was used only sporadically until 1983 when it was renovated. First rivival and repertory films were shown with cult films, independent films and documentaries added eight years later.

Facets Multimedia - 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., 773.281.4114. Screens artistically significant films and videos in two theaters daily. Screenings include festivals, director retrospectives, premiers, rediscoveries and special programs. Facets Multimedia, founded in 1975, also offers mail-order videos and video rentals.

The Film Center at the School of the Art Institute - 280 S. Columbus Dr., 312.443.3737. The Film Center was founded in 1972 to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of significant films from all over the world and throughout film history. The Film Center offers 525 programs yearly and 3-5 series per month.

Fine Arts Theatre - 418 S. Michigan Ave., 312.939.3700. This theater has presented artistically significant films and videos since 1975, showcasing the work of many independent film and video makers as well as entire cinematic movements. Films are shown in a variety of programs including theatrical premieres, retrospectives, festivals and rediscoveries.