Russian Ark @ Siskel Film Center

Tonight at the Siskel Film Center, they're screening Russian Ark, a glorious-looking film shot in and around the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. The film weaves in and out of Russian history, moving from era to era as easily as its gliding Steadicam moves from gallery to gallery. The movie has but one continuous shot, which means that literally hundreds of actors were positioned and timed with precise planning throughout its 96 minutes. The film is part of a Russian film festival that's continuing on through February of next year. The showing tonight is at 7:30. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Chicago Anti-Bashing Network Holiday Party

The Chicago Anti-Bashing Network holds its annual holiday party tonight. Amnesty International's new film, "Less Than Human," featuring a pair of cases of gay-bashing by Chicago police, will be screened. 7pm-9pm at 5445 N. Kenmore, Apt. 2S. Free, but please call Bob Schwartz at 888-471-0874 or email CABNstopthehate@aol.com to RSVP.

Looney Tunes cartoons @ Music Box

Celebrate the end of 2003 with a matinee of classic Looney Tunes cartoons at the Music Box Theatre today and tomorrow at 11:30 AM. "What's Opera, Doc?", “One Froggy Evening”, “There They Go-Go-Go”, “Little Beau Pepe”, and many more that you probably know by heart, if you're of a certain age. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.