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  • Lincoln Movie

    Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    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 →

  • Alfred Hitchcock

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

    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 →

  • Martin Scorsese Oscar

    Martin Scorsese – Modern Master Of The Movies

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite film directors! His greatest work: "Raging Bull," "Taxi Driver," "The Departed," "mean Streets and "GoodFellas" rank among the best American films of all time.  Although he is widely known - and criticallt acclaimed … Continue reading →

  • Martin Scorsese Oscar

    Martin Scorsese – Modern Master Of The Movies

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

    Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite film directors! His greatest work, including: "Raging Bull," "Taxi Driver," "The Departed," "Mean Streets and "GoodFellas" rank among the best American films of all time.  Although he is widely known - and critically … Continue reading →

  • Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

    Private Venue

    America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading →

  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

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

    In 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, IL

    Three 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 →

  • 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 →