See "Chungking Express" at Coolidge + pre-film bite at Otto

About this event

Wong Kar-wai's 1994 masterpiece Chungking Express redefined global arthouse cinema with its frantic step-printed cinematography, pop-infused soundtrack, and cool metropolitan romanticism. It became a landmark blueprint for modern indie and urban filmmakinge. It will playing for one night only at the Coolidge Corner Theater on Wed. September 9th. The film starts at 7:30 so we'll meet across the street at Otto for pizza. **Desciption:** Chungking Express is a frenetic romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Wong Kar-wai. The film is split into two distinct, sequential stories about two melancholy, lovesick police officers in Hong Kong dealing with recent breakups and unexpected romantic encounters.**:** *We are going to the 7:30PM showing. - You can pre-purchase tickets [HERE](https://coolidge.org/showtimes?date=2026-09-09). There is no assigned seating at Coolidge. **6PM:** Meet at the [Otto pizzeria](https://locations.ottoportland.com/otto-26d3aec21037?y_source=1_MTI3ODAyNjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) across the street for a pre-movie bite. **7:10PM**: Gather at the Coolidge Corner Theater for the film and seating. **7:30PM: Film starts.** **Afterwards (Optional): Nightcap at [Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGTF5JUoFXg7n2oVA) Lunette.**