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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIn a span of just seven years, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. The films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However, although his … Continue reading
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Modern Movie Stars: The Remarkable Redheads
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThree of the best actresses never to win an Oscar are working right now! Each is in her 40s, each has been an Oscar nominee and each is a redhead! Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams are amazingly talented … Continue reading
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Kate And Spencer: The Films And Lives of Tracy and Hepburn
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSpencer 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
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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFred 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
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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIndividually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you think of one, you … Continue reading
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Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesHollywood'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
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesBilly 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
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesBilly 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
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Alfred Hitchcock
Private VenueSir 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
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesBilly 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