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  • Jimm Stewart Mr. Smith Goes TO Washington

    Best Movies About Politics

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

    Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a  great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this great new presentation, Best Movies About Politics, I'll … Continue reading →

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  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

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    Grace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kelly had a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, … Continue reading →

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  • 1945

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    Join me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading →

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  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    Grace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kelly had a short, luminous, and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alongside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper (High Noon) William Holden, (The Country Girl, … Continue reading →

  • Paul Newman The Sting

    The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman

    New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United States

      The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman   Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time.  Certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen, Paul Newman's brilliant filmography proved that … Continue reading →

  • Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve"

    Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading →

  • Robin Williams Mrs. Doubtfire

    The Life Of Robin Williams

    Private Venue

    The Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions and … Continue reading →

  • Danny Kaye

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading →

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  • Aaron Sorkin

    Aaron Sorkin

    Brookfield Public Library : 3609 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL, United States

    Aaron Sorkin is one of the most important and influential writers of films and television of the past twenty years. His films include A Few Good Men, The American President, The Social Network, Moneyball, Charlie Wilson's War, Molly's Game, and Steve Jobs. Each … Continue reading →

  • Paul Newman The Sting

    The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

      The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman   Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time.  Certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen, Paul Newman's brilliant filmography proved that … Continue reading →