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  • Walt Disney – Animating America

    Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

    It 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, IL

      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 →

  • The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1930 – 1939)

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

    What 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 →

  • The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1940 – 1949)

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

    What 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 →

  • North Shore Film Society

    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United States

    Our 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 →

  • The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1950 – 1959)

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

    What 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 →

  • Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve"

    Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

    The Oscars are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation, laden with film clips, Oscar has snowed some of the group rate as performers in cinema history! This … Continue reading →

  • Aaron Sorkin

    The Great Filmmakers: Aaron Sorkin

    Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, 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 and Steve Jobs. Each was a … Continue reading →

  • The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1960 – 1969)

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

    What 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 →

  • The (Almost) Best Films Of All Time (1970 – 1979)

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

    What 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 →