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Billy Wilder
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIn a span of seven years, Preston Sturges had a run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. However, although his Hollywood career lasted 35 years, the films he made between 1938-1945 alone were enough to … Continue reading
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
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
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesThe 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
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
Private VenueIndividually, 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
The Great Filmmakers: Billy Wilder, The Greatest Director of Them All?
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesMany filmmakers have a signature style. John Ford was master of the Western. Alfred Hitchcock created great thrillers. Howard Hawks made great romantic comedies. But Billy Wilder was the master of all genres - he made romantic comedies and courtroom … Continue reading
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesThe 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
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, SchaumburgThe 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
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
Private VenueIndividually, 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