Esquire Theatre
@esquiretheatre.com
Cincinnati's locally owned historic Art House. Shows indie, foreign & commercial films. Located in the Clifton Gaslight District. Best Popcorn in the City! Times and trailers at www.esquiretheatre.com. Visit us at 320 Ludlow Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220.
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Esquire Theatre
@esquiretheatre.com
· Nov 10
We’ve come a long way since we opened in 1911 and underwent our rejuvenation in 1989. We’re so thrilled to have opened our event house and welcome screening suggestions from the film community & #Cincinnati!
We have a musical (Wicked), a revenge drama (It Was Just An Accident), a murder mystery (Dead Man), heists (Now You See Me), a romance (Sleepless In Seattle), & a Scorsese-directed rockumentary (The Last Waltz) onscreen today. Enjoy a drama with us today before drama with your family tomorrow!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We have a musical (Wicked), a revenge drama (It Was Just An Accident), a murder mystery (Dead Man), heists (Now You See Me), a romance (Sleepless In Seattle), & a Scorsese-directed rockumentary (The Last Waltz) onscreen today. Enjoy a drama with us today before drama with your family tomorrow!
Now that is what I call a perfect evening.
We ate sushi, then went to @esquiretheatre.com to see #WakeUpDeadMan, the latest “Knives Out” mystery. Give Glenn Close her Oscar.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Now that is what I call a perfect evening.
As we enter "Oh, $^@#" season for gifting, please consider shopping local. Ludlow Ave. is unique in Cincinnati for having a variety of stores, restaurants, theaters (little self promotion!), and more that can provide great gifts and gift cards all within a few blocks. #Cincinnati #LocalOnLudlowl
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As we enter "Oh, $^@#" season for gifting, please consider shopping local. Ludlow Ave. is unique in Cincinnati for having a variety of stores, restaurants, theaters (little self promotion!), and more that can provide great gifts and gift cards all within a few blocks. #Cincinnati #LocalOnLudlowl
Last couple of days for Bugonia. We open WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY with an early show tomorrow at 7:20. You get a second Josh O'Connor film Friday with REBUILDING. Event House films include Shawshank Redemption, The Neverending Story, & Sleepless in Seattle. #Cincinnati
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November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Last couple of days for Bugonia. We open WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY with an early show tomorrow at 7:20. You get a second Josh O'Connor film Friday with REBUILDING. Event House films include Shawshank Redemption, The Neverending Story, & Sleepless in Seattle. #Cincinnati
We have cinematic whiplash going on today. Diane Keaton plays 2 diametrically opposite women in LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (2 pm) & FIRST WIVES CLUB (5 pm), and we have the silliness of Wisenheimers' take on NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET @ 7:30 vs. Franco/Iranian thriller IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT. #Cincinnati
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November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We have cinematic whiplash going on today. Diane Keaton plays 2 diametrically opposite women in LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (2 pm) & FIRST WIVES CLUB (5 pm), and we have the silliness of Wisenheimers' take on NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET @ 7:30 vs. Franco/Iranian thriller IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT. #Cincinnati
Director Panahi shot this film in secret without the permission of the Iranian government, and we reap the benefits of his (and the casts') risk with a fearless film that is likely going to be shortlisted for the Oscars. Opens today at the Esquire. #Cincinnati
I'm still reeling from IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, Panahi's queasy thriller about how authoritarianism dehumanizes not only through horrible living conditions, but by pushing the persecuted to be the worst versions of themselves in pursuit of something like justice.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Director Panahi shot this film in secret without the permission of the Iranian government, and we reap the benefits of his (and the casts') risk with a fearless film that is likely going to be shortlisted for the Oscars. Opens today at the Esquire. #Cincinnati
It's cold & raining. All movies (except special THRILL KILLERS event tonight with Secret Base) are $5, all day. Now You See Me? $5. Diane Keaton films? $5. Nic Cage chewing scenery? $5. It's the perfect opportunity to catch Predator: Badlands for $5 before it leaves us later this week. #Cincinnati
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November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's cold & raining. All movies (except special THRILL KILLERS event tonight with Secret Base) are $5, all day. Now You See Me? $5. Diane Keaton films? $5. Nic Cage chewing scenery? $5. It's the perfect opportunity to catch Predator: Badlands for $5 before it leaves us later this week. #Cincinnati
We may have lost Jay Kelly to Mariemont, but we're getting Cannes' Palme d'Or winner IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT instead. We lose Predator: Badlands (Kenwood will keep it!), Carpenter's Son, & King Ivory, so catch them now! #Cincinnati
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IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT - Official Trailer - In Theaters October 15
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November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We may have lost Jay Kelly to Mariemont, but we're getting Cannes' Palme d'Or winner IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT instead. We lose Predator: Badlands (Kenwood will keep it!), Carpenter's Son, & King Ivory, so catch them now! #Cincinnati
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Glad one of us got Jay Kelly. We were hoping for it here, but the booking chessboard didn't show any available screens here in Clifton. #Cincinnati #SupportLocal
If you love movies, this is a busy week! We open Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY starring George Clooney & Adam Sandler and RENTAL FAMILY with Brendan Fraser. DIABOLIQUE and seldom seen on big screen WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, & CLUE are our mystery picks this week. INSIDE OUT Saturday @ 10 am. #Cincinnati
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November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Glad one of us got Jay Kelly. We were hoping for it here, but the booking chessboard didn't show any available screens here in Clifton. #Cincinnati #SupportLocal
Before #Wicked drops Thursday, we bring:
Diane Keaton films Something's Gotta Give, First Wives Club, &👀 Goodbar.
Tuesday: Secret Base & THE THRILL KILLERS @ 7:30
Wednesday: Wisenheimers & Nightmare on Elm St (1984) @ 7:30
Thursday: Wicked double feature @ 11 am, Conveyor Belt & RATCATCHER @ 7:30.
Diane Keaton films Something's Gotta Give, First Wives Club, &👀 Goodbar.
Tuesday: Secret Base & THE THRILL KILLERS @ 7:30
Wednesday: Wisenheimers & Nightmare on Elm St (1984) @ 7:30
Thursday: Wicked double feature @ 11 am, Conveyor Belt & RATCATCHER @ 7:30.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Before #Wicked drops Thursday, we bring:
Diane Keaton films Something's Gotta Give, First Wives Club, &👀 Goodbar.
Tuesday: Secret Base & THE THRILL KILLERS @ 7:30
Wednesday: Wisenheimers & Nightmare on Elm St (1984) @ 7:30
Thursday: Wicked double feature @ 11 am, Conveyor Belt & RATCATCHER @ 7:30.
Diane Keaton films Something's Gotta Give, First Wives Club, &👀 Goodbar.
Tuesday: Secret Base & THE THRILL KILLERS @ 7:30
Wednesday: Wisenheimers & Nightmare on Elm St (1984) @ 7:30
Thursday: Wicked double feature @ 11 am, Conveyor Belt & RATCATCHER @ 7:30.
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Oh my god IT'S THE MEME!!!
Grace Kelly, Clark Gable, Ava Gardner “MOGAMBO” (1953) dir. John Ford
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November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Oh my god IT'S THE MEME!!!
Frankenstein is a marvel & deserved the big screen treatment. Zach Cregger is fighting Netflix right now over his next film because he wants a theatrical release & they want a straight-to-streaming release. Please see Knives Out at Kenwood & show streamers that theatrical releases only HELP films.
We're getting Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man!
Our booking agent is irritated because I've been requesting Netflix films for Kenwood. I want to thank you for showing up for Frankenstein, and I hope you come for Knives Out. Let's prove to streamers that films belong in THEATERS not just TV. #Cincinnati
Our booking agent is irritated because I've been requesting Netflix films for Kenwood. I want to thank you for showing up for Frankenstein, and I hope you come for Knives Out. Let's prove to streamers that films belong in THEATERS not just TV. #Cincinnati
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November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Frankenstein is a marvel & deserved the big screen treatment. Zach Cregger is fighting Netflix right now over his next film because he wants a theatrical release & they want a straight-to-streaming release. Please see Knives Out at Kenwood & show streamers that theatrical releases only HELP films.
It's cold. It's snowy. It's Tuesday.
Frankenstein.
Bugonia.
Something's Gotta Give.
I Wish You All The Best.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
$5.
All day.
#Cincinnati
Frankenstein.
Bugonia.
Something's Gotta Give.
I Wish You All The Best.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
$5.
All day.
#Cincinnati
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's cold. It's snowy. It's Tuesday.
Frankenstein.
Bugonia.
Something's Gotta Give.
I Wish You All The Best.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
$5.
All day.
#Cincinnati
Frankenstein.
Bugonia.
Something's Gotta Give.
I Wish You All The Best.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
$5.
All day.
#Cincinnati
If you want to see FRANKENSTEIN on the big screen (how it really should be watched, TBH), do it soon because it leaves us this week along with Springsteen & I Wish You. We open King Ivory and Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Trying to work with Powers That Be to swap 3rd movie right now. WIsh me luck!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
If you want to see FRANKENSTEIN on the big screen (how it really should be watched, TBH), do it soon because it leaves us this week along with Springsteen & I Wish You. We open King Ivory and Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Trying to work with Powers That Be to swap 3rd movie right now. WIsh me luck!
#Cincinnati, please support local! You can watch the special double feature of WICKED parts 1 & 2 Thursday 11/20 11-4:30 at your locally owned Esquire (tickets at www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/wicked...) or Kenwood theatres. We don't have corporate $$$ keeping us open- only you!
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#Cincinnati, please support local! You can watch the special double feature of WICKED parts 1 & 2 Thursday 11/20 11-4:30 at your locally owned Esquire (tickets at www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/wicked...) or Kenwood theatres. We don't have corporate $$$ keeping us open- only you!
Events! We're celebrating Noirvember and the late, great Diane Keaton this week. Films include:
Asphalt Jungle
Maltese Falcon
Hard Boiled
Diabolique (Wednesday @ 7:30 deep dive with Prof. Horine)
Something's Gotta Give
First Wives Club
Check esquiretheatre.com for times and tickets. #Cincinnati
Asphalt Jungle
Maltese Falcon
Hard Boiled
Diabolique (Wednesday @ 7:30 deep dive with Prof. Horine)
Something's Gotta Give
First Wives Club
Check esquiretheatre.com for times and tickets. #Cincinnati
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November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Events! We're celebrating Noirvember and the late, great Diane Keaton this week. Films include:
Asphalt Jungle
Maltese Falcon
Hard Boiled
Diabolique (Wednesday @ 7:30 deep dive with Prof. Horine)
Something's Gotta Give
First Wives Club
Check esquiretheatre.com for times and tickets. #Cincinnati
Asphalt Jungle
Maltese Falcon
Hard Boiled
Diabolique (Wednesday @ 7:30 deep dive with Prof. Horine)
Something's Gotta Give
First Wives Club
Check esquiretheatre.com for times and tickets. #Cincinnati
We just love being a landmark in Clifton! #Cincinnati
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Show our sponsors some love:
Hail Records and Oddities in Covington KY
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Fell It Record Shop on Ludlow in Clifton down the street from @esquiretheatre.com
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November 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
We just love being a landmark in Clifton! #Cincinnati
Neighborhood cinemas are a dying breed. Support your neighborhood movie theater by watching a film this weekend (there are many amazing films to choose from). No time? Buy some popcorn to go!
Opening of "It's a Wonderful Life" at The Palace. 16 E. 6th St. Cincinnati.
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Neighborhood cinemas are a dying breed. Support your neighborhood movie theater by watching a film this weekend (there are many amazing films to choose from). No time? Buy some popcorn to go!
We are really, really looking forward to working with you on this! #Cincinnati
Ladies and gents, boys and girls...I am really, REALLY excited and honored to officially announce that I am working with the fantastic and incomparable Esquire Theater on a VERY special project! Stay tuned!
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are really, really looking forward to working with you on this! #Cincinnati
There's no rule that horror is limited to the month of October! See everyone on the 21st at 10! #Cincinnati
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There's no rule that horror is limited to the month of October! See everyone on the 21st at 10! #Cincinnati
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Wanted to do a Fright Night back-to-back with the 1985 & 2011 versions but didn't have access to the 2011 film. Sigh.
I was PRAYING the movie #FrightNight would be playing somewhere on Halloween, but I see it’ll be playing later this month ☺️ #Movies @esquiretheatre.com
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November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Wanted to do a Fright Night back-to-back with the 1985 & 2011 versions but didn't have access to the 2011 film. Sigh.
We are so glad we converted a screen to do this. Our regular film booking agent's not happy, but we are! We get the convenience of streaming, but directors and cinematographers can attest that the movie experience is 👏 not 👏 the 👏 same 👏. #Cincinnati
The benefit of an event screen? You get to revisit & rediscover old favorites! This week & weekend- mysteries, comedy, & Pixar classics:
The French Connection
The Green Mile
The Meaning of Life
The Maltese Falcon
A Bug's Life
Clue
The Departed
Check mariemonttheatre.com for showtimes. #Cincinnati
The French Connection
The Green Mile
The Meaning of Life
The Maltese Falcon
A Bug's Life
Clue
The Departed
Check mariemonttheatre.com for showtimes. #Cincinnati
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November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We are so glad we converted a screen to do this. Our regular film booking agent's not happy, but we are! We get the convenience of streaming, but directors and cinematographers can attest that the movie experience is 👏 not 👏 the 👏 same 👏. #Cincinnati
Last days for Chainsaw Man & If I Had Legs. We open I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST & PREDATOR: BADLANDS on Thursday. Our Noirvember films this week are OUT OF THE PAST (1947), THE ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950), & THE MALTESE FALCON (1941). Justin Wiese (Outer Cinema) intros HARD BOILED Sat @ 7:30. #Cincinnati
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Last days for Chainsaw Man & If I Had Legs. We open I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST & PREDATOR: BADLANDS on Thursday. Our Noirvember films this week are OUT OF THE PAST (1947), THE ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950), & THE MALTESE FALCON (1941). Justin Wiese (Outer Cinema) intros HARD BOILED Sat @ 7:30. #Cincinnati
We've got Prof. Horine in the house tonight at 7:30 as he deep dives into the ultimate supernatural horror classic THE EXORCIST! Not enough horror for one night? Stick around for slasher classic HALLOWEEN (1978) at 10 pm. Halloween at the movies is the best! #Cincinnati
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October 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We've got Prof. Horine in the house tonight at 7:30 as he deep dives into the ultimate supernatural horror classic THE EXORCIST! Not enough horror for one night? Stick around for slasher classic HALLOWEEN (1978) at 10 pm. Halloween at the movies is the best! #Cincinnati
We always marvel at how many die-hard film lovers enter the Esquire on a daily basis. It makes me put the word "working" in quotes because it really doesn't feel like work at all! #Cincinnati
Kicking myself for forgetting to take photos at the BTTF event last night! There were so many wonderful costumes (Marty, Doc Brown)- including a Doc Brown who actually drove a DeLorean to the theatre! We're just blown away by the love #Cincinnati shows for cinema and are honored to be a part of it.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We always marvel at how many die-hard film lovers enter the Esquire on a daily basis. It makes me put the word "working" in quotes because it really doesn't feel like work at all! #Cincinnati