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  • Kate And Spencer: The Films And Lives of Tracy and Hepburn

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

      Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy was one of the greatest movie actors of all time. His phenomenal career is highlighted with great performance after great performance.  Father of the Bride. Boys Town. Captains Courageous. 30 Seconds over Tokyo. Edison, the … Continue reading →

  • Fred Astaire – A Life in Film

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Fred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading →

  • Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Hollywood's Remarkable Redheads! Three of the greatest living actresses are the remarkable Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams. These young, popular, superb actresses have four amazing traits in common other than their amazing acting ability. Each has just reached her … Continue reading →

  • Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Billy Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard,"  "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading →

  • Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Billy Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard,"  "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading →

  • Alfred Hitchcock

    Alfred Hitchcock

    Private Venue

    Sir Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the greatest suspense films of all time. Although his reputation has suffered somewhat because of the slasher/horror films he made in the early 1960s, his work in the 1940s and 50s presented some of … Continue reading →

  • Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Billy Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard,"  "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading →

  • Lincoln Movie

    Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

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

    No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading →

  • Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Billy Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard,"  "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading →