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SUMMARY:ELF 2025
DESCRIPTION:One Christmas Eve a long time ago\, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf\, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf–and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. This holiday season\, Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world–in New York City. Buddy finds his workaholic father (James Caan)–who’s on Santa’s “naughty” list\, a new mother (Mary Steenburgen) and a 10-year-old brother who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus or elves. Here\, now\, Buddy discovers his destiny–to save Christmas for New York and the world!​ \nDirector: Jon Favreau\nStars:Will Ferrell\, James Caan\, Bob Newhart \n  \n \nCome hungry! Rosati’s pizza will be on-site before and during the film.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/elf-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20250909T171936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T162749Z
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SUMMARY:WHITE CHRISTMAS
DESCRIPTION:White Christmas spins the romantic and humorous tale of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye)\, two Army buddies who became a top-notch musical comedy team after the war and are now the toast of Broadway. While on the road in Florida\, the stars become involved with the aspiring singers\, the sister act of Betty and Judy (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen). Despite some romantic complications between the couples\, everything ends on a happy note when Christmas Eve brings rave reviews for the show and much-needed snowfall! \nDirector: Michael Curtiz\nWriters: Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama\, Melvin Frank\nStars: Bing Crosby\, Danny Kaye\, Rosemary Clooney
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/white-christmas/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T160643Z
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SUMMARY:SCROOGED
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Laughs on the Big Screen\nFrank Cross (Bill Murray) has everything. Power. Money. Fame. But he has no heart. On Christmas Eve\, his cold ambition catches up with him. What follows is a wild\, ghostly ride through time in this outrageous twist on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” \nThis isn’t your average businessman. He clawed his way up from the mailroom to become president of a major TV network. Along the way\, he shed compassion. He thrives on cruelty and laughs at kindness. His humor is sharp\, sarcastic\, and mean. In short\, he is the perfect Scrooge for the modern age. \nAs the network gears up for a massive live broadcast of Dickens’ tale\, Frank’s own story takes center stage. The universe has plans for him. He’s about to be confronted by three very unusual spirits. \nFirst comes the past. A crazed New York cab driver with a devilish grin drags Frank on a whirlwind tour of his childhood and youth. Then comes the present. A glittery\, unhinged fairy crashes into his life with slapstick violence and relentless energy\, showing him the pain his choices have caused. Finally\, the future. A towering\, nightmarish specter looms. Cloaked. Headless. Terrifying. It offers Frank a glimpse of his lonely\, wasted end. The question is simple: will he change before it’s too late? \nScrooged is sharp\, dark\, and hilarious. It mixes slapstick chaos with biting satire. Murray’s performance explodes with manic energy and sharp wit. The ghosts are bizarre\, outrageous\, and unforgettable. This is not your grandfather’s Christmas Carol. It’s loud\, irreverent\, and wildly entertaining. \nA holiday classic. With a wicked grin. \nDirector: Richard Donner\nWriters: Mitch Glazer\, Michael O’Donoghue\, Charles Dickens\nStars: Bill Murray\, Karen Allen\, John Forsythe
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/scrooged/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T170000
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CREATED:20250904T194734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154740Z
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SUMMARY:PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
DESCRIPTION:Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is misery. Misery named Del Griffith – a loud mouthed\, but nevertheless loveable\, salesman who leads Neal on a cross-country\, wild goose chase that keeps Neal from tasting his turkey. Steve Martin (Neal) and John Candy (Del) are absolutely wonderful as two guys with a knack for making the worst of a bad situation. If it’s painful\, funny\, or just plain crazy\, it happens to Neal and Del in Planes\, Trains and Automobiles. Every traveler’s nightmare in a comedy-come-true! \nDirector: John Hughes \nStars: Steve Martin\, John Candy\, Laila Robins
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/planes-trains-and-automobiles-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T210000
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CREATED:20250824T183307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T205301Z
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SUMMARY:PSYCHO
DESCRIPTION:A secretary on the run makes a fatal stop at a lonely motel\nMarion Crane (Janet Leigh) is tired of her ordinary life in Phoenix. She longs to marry her boyfriend\, Sam Loomis (John Gavin)\, but money stands in the way. One Friday afternoon\, temptation wins. Marion steals $40\,000 from her employer and hits the road. Her plan is simple: reach Sam\, pay off his debts\, and start fresh. \nBut the journey takes a dark turn. As night falls\, heavy rain pounds the highway. Marion grows anxious\, nervous about the police\, and desperate for rest. She pulls off onto a deserted back road. There\, a flickering neon sign appears through the storm: Bates Motel. \nThe motel looks worn and forgotten. Its owner\, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins)\, steps out to greet her. He’s shy\, polite\, even boyish. He offers Marion a meal and friendly conversation. Yet something about him feels off. Norman speaks often of his mother\, who lives in the looming house on the hill. His tone shifts from tender to bitter. His smile hides unease. \nOver dinner\, Marion rethinks her choices. She decides to return the money and face the consequences. But she never gets the chance. In the dead of night\, the bathroom curtain rips open\, and Marion’s story ends in a shocking burst of violence. \nFrom here\, the story shifts. A suspicious sister\, a determined boyfriend\, and a curious private detective come looking for answers. Their search circles back to Norman and the suffocating shadow of his mother. \nAlfred Hitchcock directs Psycho with relentless tension. Quick cuts\, stark shadows\, and Bernard Herrmann’s piercing score pull viewers into a world where safety unravels in seconds. Every scene builds dread. Every revelation twists deeper. And the final truth about Norman Bates delivers one of cinema’s most unforgettable shocks. \nWriters: Joseph Stefano\, Robert Bloch\nStars: Anthony Perkins\, Janet Leigh\, Vera Miles
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/psycho/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Festivals,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T210000
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CREATED:20250411T200114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T141751Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Family Movie Weekend: Ferris Bueller's Day Off!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Gorton’s annual Summer family movie featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in our John & Nancy Hughes Theater!\nGet ready for a fun-filled evening at Gorton Center with a screening of the iconic 80s classic\, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! Directed by the legendary John Hughes\, this timeless teen comedy is the perfect pick for anyone in the mood for laughs\, nostalgia\, and a little bit of rebellion. \nThe film follows Ferris Bueller\, a charming\, brash\, and eternally confident high school senior who’s tired of spending his days cooped up in class. Rather than staying home sick\, Ferris hatches a plan to skip school and take his best friend\, Cameron\, and girlfriend\, Sloane\, on an unforgettable adventure through the streets of Chicago. From high-speed car chases and daring museum escapades to a surprise appearance at a parade\, Ferris leads the crew on a day that’s as exciting as it is unpredictable. \nBut\, of course\, no grand adventure is without its challenges. Enter the ever-determined principal\, Ed Rooney\, who is on a mission to catch Ferris in the act\, adding even more chaos to the day’s mischief. \nFilled with memorable moments\, hilarious one-liners\, and heartwarming scenes\, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is more than just a story about skipping school – it’s a celebration of youth\, freedom\, and the art of living in the moment. \nJoin us for this movie night to relive one of the most beloved comedies of all time. Whether you’ve seen it a dozen times or it’s your first time watching it\, this classic is guaranteed to make you smile\, laugh\, and maybe even skip school… just for a day!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/summer-family-movie-weekend-ferris-buellers-day-off/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20250410T190626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T201956Z
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SUMMARY:CHICAGO
DESCRIPTION:Step into the dazzling world of jazz\, crime\, and sensational headlines with a special movie night at Gorton Center featuring the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago! Directed by Rob Marshall and based on the hit Broadway show\, this bold and stylish film delivers high-energy performances\, stunning choreography\, and a sharp take on fame and justice in 1920s America. \nChicago follows the twisted tale of Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) and Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones)\, two vaudeville performers who find themselves on death row for murder. As both women vie for the spotlight in hopes of escaping the gallows\, they engage in a fierce and glamorous rivalry—competing not just for the public’s attention\, but also for the services of slick\, headline-hungry lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere). \nWith unforgettable musical numbers like “Cell Block Tango\,” “All That Jazz\,” and “Razzle Dazzle\,” this film combines thrilling visuals with humor and satire. Chicago swept the 2003 Oscars with six wins\, including Best Picture\, and remains one of the most iconic musicals in modern cinema. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time\, Chicago promises a night of spectacle\, sass\, and show-stopping entertainment. Grab your friends\, find your seat\, and get ready for a movie experience that’s equal parts glitz and grit.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/chicago/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T200114Z
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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family\, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor\, Johnny Castle. \nDirector: Emile Ardolino \nStars: Patrick Swayze\, Jennifer Grey\, Jerry Orbach \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank! Options to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/dirty-dancing/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240411T162116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T160156Z
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SUMMARY:Forrest Gump
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His ‘mama’ teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam\, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba\, he wins medals\, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet\, inspires people to jog\, starts a ping-pong craze\, creates the smiley\, writes bumper stickers and songs\, donates to people and meets the president several times. However\, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran\, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. \nDirector: Robert Zemeckis \nStars: Tom Hanks\, Robin Wright\, Gary Sinise \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank! \nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/forrest-gump/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240411T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T222123Z
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SUMMARY:Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
DESCRIPTION:After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire\, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda\, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett. \nDirector: Irvin Kershner\nStars: Mark Hamill\, Harrison Ford\, Carrie Fisher \nFirst Thursdays Film Series is sponsored by a grant from the Sheffield Foundation. \nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the purchase button\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240122T225635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T225758Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Chill
DESCRIPTION:A once close-knit gang of friends — including an actor (JoBeth Williams)\, a doctor (Glenn Close) and her husband (Kevin Kline)\, a Vietnam veteran (William Hurt)\, and a journalist (Tom Berenger) — meets for a weekend after the funeral of their much-envied friend Alex\, who committed suicide. The friends spend the weekend confronting the personal truths\, sacrifices and betrayals that have left them disenchanted. Each must contend with unresolved issues they have with Alex\, and with one another. \nDirector: Lawrence Kasdan \nStars: Tom Berenger\, Glenn Close\, Jeff Goldblum\, Kevin Kline\, William Hurt
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-big-chill/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
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SUMMARY:The Big Chill
DESCRIPTION:A once close-knit gang of friends — including an actor (JoBeth Williams)\, a doctor (Glenn Close) and her husband (Kevin Kline)\, a Vietnam veteran (William Hurt)\, and a journalist (Tom Berenger) — meets for a weekend after the funeral of their much-envied friend Alex\, who committed suicide. The friends spend the weekend confronting the personal truths\, sacrifices and betrayals that have left them disenchanted. Each must contend with unresolved issues they have with Alex\, and with one another. \nDirector: Lawrence Kasdan \nStars: Tom Berenger\, Glenn Close\, Jeff Goldblum\, Kevin Kline\, William Hurt
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-big-chill-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240118T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T164551Z
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SUMMARY:E.T.
DESCRIPTION:A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. \nDirector: Steven Spielberg \nStars: Henry Thomas\, Drew Barrymore\, Peter Coyote
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/e-t/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240118T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T203751Z
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SUMMARY:Where Eagles Dare
DESCRIPTION:A crack team of Allied soldiers stages a daring rescue during World War II. A U.S. general is being held captive in an imposing castle fort\, high in the Bavarian Alps. The audacious plan calls for Lt. Schaffer (Clint Eastwood)\, Maj. Smith (Richard Burton) and other operatives to parachute down wearing Nazi disguises. They’ll penetrate the mountain outpost while undercover operatives assist them from within. But their mission changes when they discover that there’s a traitor in their midst. \nDirector: Brian G. Hutton \nStars: Richard Burton\, Clint Eastwood\, Mary Ure \nThe First Thursday Series at Gorton is sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/where-eagles-dare/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20240118T204213Z
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SUMMARY:Where Eagles Dare
DESCRIPTION:A crack team of Allied soldiers stages a daring rescue during World War II. A U.S. general is being held captive in an imposing castle fort\, high in the Bavarian Alps. The audacious plan calls for Lt. Schaffer (Clint Eastwood)\, Maj. Smith (Richard Burton) and other operatives to parachute down wearing Nazi disguises. They’ll penetrate the mountain outpost while undercover operatives assist them from within. But their mission changes when they discover that there’s a traitor in their midst. \nDirector: Brian G. Hutton \nStars: Richard Burton\, Clint Eastwood\, Mary Ure \nThe First Thursday Series at Gorton is sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/where-eagles-dare-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
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SUMMARY:The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. \n\nDirector: Rob Marshall \n\nStars: Halle Bailey\, Jonah Hauer-King\, Melissa McCarthy
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-little-mermaid/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231227T054236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T054236Z
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SUMMARY:All The President's Men
DESCRIPTION:“The Washington Post” reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. \n\nDirector: Alan J. Pakula \n\nStars: Dustin Hoffman\, Robert Redford\, Jack Warden
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-the-presidents-men/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231227T054248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T054248Z
UID:20005770-1707404400-1707411600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:All The President's Men
DESCRIPTION:“The Washington Post” reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. \n\nDirector: Alan J. Pakula \n\nStars: Dustin Hoffman\, Robert Redford\, Jack Warden
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-the-presidents-men-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231227T023259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T161752Z
UID:20005374-1705086000-1705093200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Women - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER\nLittle Women is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. In Gerwig’s take\, the beloved story of the March sisters – four young women each determined to live life on her own terms — is both timeless and timely. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Saoirse Ronan\, Emma Watson\, Florence Pugh\, Eliza Scanlen\, Laura Dern\, Timothée Chalamet\, Meryl Streep\, Tracy Letts\, Bob Odenkirk\, James Norton\, Louis Garrel\, and Chris Cooper. \nDirector: Greta Gerwig
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-women-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231227T023246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T161722Z
UID:20005373-1705071600-1705078800@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Women - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER\nLittle Women is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. In Gerwig’s take\, the beloved story of the March sisters – four young women each determined to live life on her own terms — is both timeless and timely. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Saoirse Ronan\, Emma Watson\, Florence Pugh\, Eliza Scanlen\, Laura Dern\, Timothée Chalamet\, Meryl Streep\, Tracy Letts\, Bob Odenkirk\, James Norton\, Louis Garrel\, and Chris Cooper. \nDirector: Greta Gerwig
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-women/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231227T022134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T163203Z
UID:20005371-1704567600-1704580200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:The Godfather Part II
DESCRIPTION:The compelling sequel to “The Godfather\,” contrasts the life of Corleone’s father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917’s Hell’s Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime. \nDirector: Francis Ford Coppola \nStars: Al Pacino\, Robert De Niro\, Robert Duvall
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-godfather-part-ii/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T204536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T212934Z
UID:20005152-1703185200-1703192400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE
DESCRIPTION:An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. \nDirector: Frank Capra \nStars: James Stewart\, Donna Reed\, Lionel Barrymore
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T204543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T151807Z
UID:20005237-1703170800-1703178000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Life
DESCRIPTION:An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. \nDirector: Frank Capra \nStars: James Stewart\, Donna Reed\, Lionel Barrymore \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T204218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T150615Z
UID:20005147-1702148400-1702155600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:DIE HARD
DESCRIPTION:NYPD cop John McClane goes on a Christmas vacation to visit his wife Holly in Los Angeles where she works for the Nakatomi Corporation. While they are at the Nakatomi headquarters for a Christmas party\, a group of robbers led by Hans Gruber take control of the building and hold everyone hostage\, with the exception of John\, while they plan to perform a lucrative heist. Unable to escape and with no immediate police response\, John is forced to take matters into his own hands. \nDirector: John McTiernan \nStars: Bruce Willis\, Alan Rickman\, Bonnie Bedelia
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/die-hard/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T201408Z
UID:20005143-1701010800-1701018000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:NORTH BY NORTHWEST
DESCRIPTION:A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies\, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. \nDirector: Alfred Hitchcock \nStars: Cary Grant\, Eva Marie Saint\, James Mason \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/north-by-northwest-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T190410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T214631Z
UID:20005142-1700830800-1700838000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:HOME ALONE
DESCRIPTION:It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris\, France. But the youngest in the family\, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin)\, got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz (Devin Ratray) and was sent to his room\, which is on the third floor of his house. Then\, the next morning\, while the rest of the family was in a rush to make it to the airport on time\, they completely forgot about Kevin\, who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin\, having a pizza all to himself\, jumping on his parents’ bed\, and making a mess. Then\, Kevin discovers about two burglars\, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern)\, about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. \nDirector: Chris Columbus \nStars: Macaulay Culkin\, Joe Pesci\, Daniel Stern
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/home-alone/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20231005T190335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T022729Z
UID:20005141-1700334000-1700341200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:FANTASIA
DESCRIPTION:Being the first of is kind\, Fantasia is a cinematic musical experience that combines Western classical music with stunning visual animation from Walt Disney and his team of animators. Segments include “Ave Maria\,” “The Nutcracker Suite\,” “Night on Bald Mountain\, and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice\,” with an appearance by Mickey Mouse. Conducted by Leopold Stokowski with the Philadelphia Orchestra. \nDirectors: James Algar\, Samuel Armstrong\, Ford Beebe Jr. \nStars: Leopold Stokowski\, Deems Taylor\, The Philadelphia Orchestra Stars
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fantasia/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20230921T205330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T204136Z
UID:20003305-1698606000-1698613200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Ghostbusters
DESCRIPTION:Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City\, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. \nDirector: Ivan Reitman \nStars: Bill Murray\, Dan Aykroyd\, Sigourney Weaver\, Harold Ramis
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ghostbusters/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20230921T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T204043Z
UID:20003304-1697914800-1697922000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Rear Window
DESCRIPTION:A photographer in a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window\, and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder\, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend. \nDirector: Alfred Hitchcock \nStars: James Stewart\, Grace Kelly\, Wendell Corey\, Raymond Burr
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rear-window-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055651
CREATED:20230919T211004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T211728Z
UID:20003291-1696705200-1696712400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Clue
DESCRIPTION:Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner\, but after their host is killed\, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/clue/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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