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  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading →

  • The Best Movies Shot In Chicago = The Fugitive

    The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

    Private Venue

    “Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading →

  • The Marx Brothers

    Private Venue

    The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading →

  • 32 year old Olivia Newton-John dancing with 68 year old Gene Kelly in the unusual musical Xanadu

    Unusual Movie Musicals

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    What is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading →

  • 1950 Logo

    1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading →

  • Walt Disney quote

    Walt Disney (PM)

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      It’s no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name has become synonymous with imagination, innovation, and entertainment across the globe. To call something “Disney-like” instantly evokes a world … Continue reading →

  • Gene Kelly

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singin' in the Rain.  That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading →

  • Best Movies Directed By Women

    Best Movies Directed By Women – Part I

    Private Venue

    From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic Oscar-nominated best movies directed by women. … Continue reading →

  • The Best Movies Shot In Chicago = The Fugitive

    The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

    Oak Brook Senior Center 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    “Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading →

  • Best Movies Directed By Women

    Best Movies Directed By Women – Part II

    Private Venue

    From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic Oscar-nominated best movies directed by women. … Continue reading →