The Egyptian Theatre is partnering with the NIU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences External Programming, the University Honors Program, the Department of English, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Kish Health System to bring the community ten of the American Film Institute's Top Films of All Time beginning Saturday, Feb. 2.

Movie dates and times are as follows:
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Saturday, Feb. 2 ~ 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Vertigo - Tuesday, Feb. 5 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Schindler's List - Tuesday, Feb. 12 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Lawrence of Arabia - Tuesday, Feb. 19 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Gone with the Wind - Tuesday, Feb. 26 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Singin' in the Rain - Tuesday, March 5 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Raging Bull - Tuesday, March 19 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- Casablanca - Tuesday, March 26 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- The Godfather - Tuesday, April 2 ~ 6:30 p.m.
- And AFI's #1 Film of All Time - Citizen Kane - Tuesday, April 9 %7e 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices for the films are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. A discounted ticket package is also available for admission to all 10 films with pricing at $50 for adults and $30 for students and seniors. Based on licensing agreements, the Egyptian Theatre is pleased to present a complimentary and rare public showing of Schindler's List, with no ticket required for admission.

In addition to the film showings, local experts in film, theater, art, history, dance and literature will provide entertaining and informative introductions and lead post-film discussions with attendees. These presenters include:

February 5 - Vertigo
Post film discussion by:
Scott Balcerzak, Assistant Professor of Film and Literature, Northern Illinois University
Randy Caspersen, Assistant Professor Media Studies, Northern Illinois University

February 12 - Schindler's List
Introduction by J.D. Bowers, Associate Vice Provost, Teacher Education and Associate Professor of History, Northern Illinois University

February 19 - Lawrence of Arabia
Introduction by:
Brian Sandberg, Associate Professor of History, Northern Illinois University

March 5 - Singin' in the Rain
Post film discussion by:
Paula Frasz, School of Theatre & Dance - Dance Faculty, Northern Illinois University

March 19 - Raging Bull
Post film discussion by:
Joe Bonomo, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Nonfiction, Northern Illinois University
Robert Schneider, Head of Theatre History and Criticism, Northern Illinois University

March 26 - Casablanca
Post film discussion by:
Robert T. Self, Professor Emeritus of English, Northern Illinois University
Robert Schneider, Head of Theatre History and Criticism, Northern Illinois University
Timothy Ryan, Assistant Professor of Literature, Northern Illinois University

April 2 - The Godfather
Introduction by:
Judy Santacaterina, Director of Bachelor of General Studies, Northern Illinois University

April 9 - Citizen Kane
Post film discussion by:
Robert T. Self, Professor Emeritus of English, Northern Illinois University

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.egyptiantheatre.org. Become a Friend of the Egyptian and receive free movie tickets, discounts on concessions, advanced ticket purchasing for select shows and 10% off at participating downtown DeKalb restaurants.