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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film
Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, ILFred Astaire is rightfully considered to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although best remembered for his amazing series of films with Ginger Rogers, his career was actually much longer and involved many other partners. What Fred … Continue reading
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North Shore Film Society
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United StatesOur monthly meeting will discuss the new movie Steve Jobs written by Aaron Sorkin. To learn more about a fascinating aspect of Steve Jobs life that is not mentioned in the film, click here. While the film is accurate in … Continue reading
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Kate And Spencer: The Films And Lives of Tracy and Hepburn
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILSpencer 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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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, ILIndividually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively,they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you … Continue reading
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Walt Disney – Animating America
Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, SchaumburgIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading
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Kate And Spencer: The Films And Lives of Tracy and Hepburn
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILSpencer 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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The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1930 – 1939)
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWhat does The Wizard Of Oz have in common with To Kill A Mockingbird? How are the Maltese Falcon and Saving Private Ryan connected? The answer is that each of these films - and other films today considered classics - … Continue reading
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The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1940 – 1949)
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWhat does The Wizard Of Oz have in common with To Kill A Mockingbird? How are the Maltese Falcon and Saving Private Ryan connected? The answer is that each of these films - and other films today considered classics - … Continue reading
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North Shore Film Society
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United StatesOur monthly meeting will discuss the new movie Trumbo. Dalton Trumbo was one of Hollywood's greatest screenwriters. He was also one of the greatest martyrs of the infamous blacklist. Our second half will be an in-depth look at the Stanley … Continue reading
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The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1950 – 1959)
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWhat does The Wizard Of Oz have in common with To Kill A Mockingbird? How are the Maltese Falcon and Saving Private Ryan connected? The answer is that each of these films - and other films today considered classics - … Continue reading