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May 29, 2025 - BIG NEWS FOR CINEMATIQUE. WHQR announces a new partnership with Cucaloras to present the Cinematique Film Series at Jengo’s Playhouse. Stay tuned for more details.The finale of Cinematique at Thalian Hall will take place June 23-25, featuring screenings of some of the most popular films of the series during the last 30 years: The English Patient, Amélie, and The Queen, followed by a toast/gathering post-screening on June 25. More info soon.Cinematique of Wilmington is a series of classic, foreign and notable films sponsored by WHQR and Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts presented at Thalian Hall for the last 30 GREAT years. To read more, click the links below! https://www.wect.com/2025/05/29/cinematique-film-series-finds-new-home-jengos-playhouse/ https://www.wwaytv3.com/whqr-cucalorus-partner-to-continue-cinematique-film-series-at-jengos-playhouse/Tickets to all screenings are available at the Thalian Hall Website or at the Thalian Hall Box office (Monday-Friday from 12-5pm and one hour before showtime). Admission is $9.63 ($7+ tax and $2.14 ticketing fee)Showtime for Cinematique Films is 7:00pm, plus 4pm matinees on Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) at Historic Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street. For more details about the series or individual features, call the Thalian Box Office at 910.632.2285 or click here.

Cinematique Presents: "The Book Thief"

Based on the beloved international bestselling book, The Book Thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl (Sophie Nélisse) sent to live with a foster family in WWII Germany. Intrigued by the only book she brought with her, she begins collecting books as she finds them. With the help of her new parents (Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson) and a secret guest under the stairs (Ben Schnetzer), she learns to read and creates a magical world that inspires them all.

Don't miss this smoothly directed, well produced film adaptation of one of your favorite books! (PG13, 2hr. 5Min.)

Buy Tickets Online

January 19-21, Sunday-Tuesday, 7:30PM
at Thalian Hall's Main Stage

http://youtu.be/92EBSmxinus

“It is the wisdom of restraint that makes the film as touching and haunting as it ends up being.” -Themoviereport.com