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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into Neil Diamond’s extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s  to his rise as a legendary performer. \nThe program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This multimedia presentation is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Best Films Never To Win An Oscar
DESCRIPTION:What do “the classic films “The Shawshank Redemption\,”  “It’s A Wonderful Life\,” “Vertigo\,” “The Maltese Falcon\,” “Dr. Strangelove\,” &  “Double Indemnity” have in common? Two things. First\, each is considered one of the greatest movies ever made. Second\, neither received even a single Oscar! \nIt’s hard to believe\, but the list of complete snubs of great films by the Academy Awards is long\, surprising\, and inexplicable. \n This one-of-a-kind presentation features numerous film clips\, fascinating details about the production and reception of these classic films\, and fascinating anecdotes about the movie. We will attempt to explain how and why Oscar missed recognizing some of the greatest films ever made!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-films-never-to-win-an-oscar-3/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
DESCRIPTION:America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of film. Movie buffs debate the winners and losers\, the snubs\, and the surprises.  But since the 1920s\, the Academy Awards have built a long historical record that we can examine. And that record definitely contains some extremely surprising omissions.   In this fun and fast multimedia presentation\, we will look at which highly-regarded actors have never won a competitive Academy Award \n \nWe will not be considering one specific film performance but the larger question of why a great body of work never yielded an Oscar. For instance\, how did great actors from Hollywood’s golden past\, such as Peter O’Toole\, Cary Grant\, & Richard Burton\, never win an Academy Award? And how has the precious Oscar statuette eluded actors working today\, such as  Tom Cruise\, Johnny Depp\,\nand Harrison Ford\, who have made some of the most highly acclaimed films ever? Don’t miss this fun presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-actors-never-to-win-an-oscar-5/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:American Movies Set In Italy
DESCRIPTION:Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country – the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. \nDiane Lane Glows “Under The Tuscan Sun” \nAmericans are welcomed in every part of the country.  Whether tourists want to admire the mountains or the sea\, visit great cathedrals\, sample from the world’s great vineyards\, or enjoy world-famous food and shopping\, \nSimple Pleasures in Rome Are Enjoyed In the Shadow Of Great Beauty In “Roman Holiday” \nItaly holds something special for everyone.  The American fascination with Italy extends to the movies.  Many great American films have been set against the backdrop of the fantastic physical beauty of Italy.  Filmmakers from William Wyler to Woody Allen and stars from Gregory Peck to Matt Damon have made classic films set in this most beautiful country. \n  \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, we will explore some varied and unforgettable movies about Americans in Italy\, from beautiful romances (“Roman Holiday\,” “Summertime\,” “A Little Romance” to intense dramas (“The Godfather\, Part II\,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley\,”) to comedies (“From Rome With Love\,” “Avanti”) these movies offer both great storytelling and tremendous cinematic beauty. \n‘The Bridge of Sighs’ \nIn addition to hearing many fascinating insights\, I will watch numerous film clips.  This will help us discuss how Italy becomes a character in these great movies. \nCome and see if your favorite made the list!  For a glimpse at the wonders we will behold\, click here to read this short article about the beautiful legend of ‘The Bridge Of Sighs’ in Venice.  It is a central plot point in the sublime “A Little Romance”—one of the movies on our list! \nREGISTRATION: I suggest calling the senior center directly.  Their website can be a little difficult to maneuver. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/american-movies-set-in-italy-7/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Senior Center\, 1450 Forest Gate Road\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:The Swinging\, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra - Part One
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. \nHe was one of a kind!  \nClick here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. \nIn this brand-new multimedia presentation\, I will trace the biography of Sinatra’s improbable life. We will look at his odd childhood as a skinny Italian street kid in working-class Hoboken\, New Jersey. His father was a prizefighter turned saloon keeper; his mother was a hard-drinking suffragette and political power in Hoboken who also made a living by performing abortions. We will look at Sinatra’s bumpy road to stardom. His career had so many ups and downs! Frank Sinatra seemed unstoppable from singing with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands to being the idol of the Bobby Sox brigades in the early 1940s. But when he avoided serving in World War II and musical tastes began to shift\, his career went into a steep decline that was only rescued by the help of the Mafia and his fantastic performance in the movie “From Here To Eternity.” \n \nThe rest of the Frank Sinatra story is equally fascinating. Swingin’ Sinatra\, the Rat Pack\, JFK\, Marilyn Monroe\,  and an abiding dedication to Israel and civil rights are part of the story. So are Lucky Luciano\, Sam Giancana\, Skinny D’Amato\, Jilly Rizzo and the Mafia. (Click here to read about how Peter Lawford connected Sinatra to JFK!)In this one-of-a-kind presentation filled with video clips\, amazing anecdotes\, and insightful analysis\, we will look at all sides of the one and only Chairman of the Board\, Frank Sinatra. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-swinging-controversial-life-of-frank-sinatra-part-one-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Political History
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