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classic film
The Great Filmmakers: Billy Wilder, The Greatest Director of Them All?
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMany 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
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
Humphrey Bogart And Lauren Bacall – Chemistry On Screen And Off
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall formed one of the most iconic movie teams of all time. Although they only made four films together – and one of them wasn't very good at all – their legendary chemistry and amazing talent … Continue reading
Walt Disney – Animating America
Private VenueIt 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
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
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
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
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
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
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