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History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

The Bridge on the River Kwai  Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers, captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading

Walt Disney – Animating America

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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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Walt Disney – Animating America

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

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

Free - but registration requested!

The Films Of Cary Grant

Private Venue

Cary Grant was one of the biggest stars in the history of classic Hollywood cinema. He made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won an Oscar!  In fact, his looks, voice, and persona make him … Continue reading

This event is not open to the general public.

Walt Disney – Animating America

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

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

Registration required; contact the organizer.

Walt Disney – Animating America

Private Venue

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

This event is not open to the general public.

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!

Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Individually, 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

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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

Registration required; contact the organizer.

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