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SUMMARY:The Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the unveiling of our brand-new updated\, state-of-the-art cinema system\, featuring 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound\, bringing an even more immersive moviegoing experience to our community. \nWhat better way to kick it off this new chapter for The John & Nancy Hughes Theater than John Hughes’ classic film “The Breakfast Club” in new 4K digital restoration with 50 minutes of deleted and extended scenes! \nJohn Hughes’ The Breakfast Club is a defining coming-of-age film that explores the pressures\, insecurities\, and unexpected connections of teenage life. Set during one Saturday detention at a suburban Chicago high school\, the film brings together five students who seem to have nothing in common. \nThere’s the brain\, the athlete\, the basket case\, the princess\, and the criminal. Each arrives with a different reputation and a different reason for being there. At first\, their personalities clash. They argue\, tease one another\, and retreat into the roles their classmates expect them to play. \nBut as the hours pass\, those walls begin to come down. The students share stories about their families\, friendships\, fears\, and struggles. Soon\, they discover that the labels separating them don’t tell the whole story. Beneath the stereotypes\, they face many of the same questions about identity\, expectations\, and belonging. \nFeaturing memorable performances from Emilio Estevez\, Anthony Michael Hall\, Judd Nelson\, Molly Ringwald\, and Ally Sheedy\, The Breakfast Club blends humor with heartfelt moments and an unforgettable soundtrack. Decades after its release\, the film remains a funny\, thoughtful\, and relatable look at growing up and discovering who you really are. \nDirector: John Hughes \nStars: Emilio Estevez\, Judd Nelson\, Molly Ringwald \nFREE POPCORN!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-breakfast-club/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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SUMMARY:Ghostbusters
DESCRIPTION:Who you gonna call?\nGet ready for one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s! \nWhen three eccentric parapsychology professors are unexpectedly out of work\, they decide to turn their expertise in the supernatural into a business: Ghostbusters\, a one-of-a-kind service dedicated to removing unwanted spirits from New York City. Joined by Winston Zeddemore\, the team soon finds itself facing more than just mischievous ghosts when a mysterious supernatural force threatens to unleash chaos on the city. \nWith its perfect mix of comedy\, adventure\, unforgettable characters\, groundbreaking special effects\, and an iconic theme song\, Ghostbusters has become a true cinematic classic. Bill Murray\, Dan Aykroyd\, Harold Ramis\, and Ernie Hudson make up the unforgettable ghost-catching team\, with Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis adding to the fun. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing the Ghostbusters for the first time\, this is a movie made for the big screen—and a perfect opportunity to revisit the laughter\, thrills\, and nostalgia of a timeless favorite. \nFILM DETAILS\n\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 105 minutes\nDirector: Ivan Reitman\nWriters: Dan Aykroyd\, Harold Ramis\nStarring: Bill Murray\, Dan Aykroyd\, Harold Ramis\, Ernie Hudson\, Sigourney Weaver\, Rick Moranis
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ghostbusters-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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SUMMARY:The Shining
DESCRIPTION:Here’s Johnny!\nStanley Kubrick’s The Shining is one of the most iconic films in horror history. Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel\, this psychological thriller follows Jack Torrance. Jack is a struggling writer who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel in Colorado. \nJack arrives with his wife\, Wendy\, and their young son\, Danny. He hopes the quiet setting will give him time to focus on his writing. However\, the isolation soon takes a dark turn. Danny begins to experience disturbing visions connected to the hotel’s past. Meanwhile\, Jack slowly descends into madness. Sinister forces within the Overlook begin to take hold. \nJack Nicholson delivers an unforgettable performance as Jack Torrance. Kubrick builds tension through eerie imagery\, haunting settings\, and careful direction. Together\, these elements create a chilling story about isolation\, obsession\, family\, and madness. \nMore than four decades after its release\, The Shining still fascinates and unsettles audiences. The eerie corridors of the Overlook feel just as haunting today. Its most memorable scenes have also become part of film history. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or watching it for the first time\, experience The Shining on the big screen. Turn down the lights\, turn up the volume\, and prepare for an unforgettable night at the movies. \nFILM DETAILS\n\nRating: R\nRuntime: 144 minutes\nDirector: Stanley Kubrick\nWriters: Stanley Kubrick\, Diane Johnson\nBased on the novel by: Stephen King\nStarring: Jack Nicholson\, Shelley Duvall\, Danny Lloyd\, Scatman Crothers
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-shining/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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