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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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SUMMARY:Louder Than Guns
DESCRIPTION:“A musical journey through America with Ketch Secor\, public radio’s David Greene\, and Old Crow Medicine Show\, that humanizes all sides of America’s gun debate through the power of music\, conversation\, and finding common ground\, directed by Doug Pray.”\nIn the wake of yet another mass shooting\, this time at The Covenant School in Nashville\, Ketch Secor\, lead singer of the popular country-bluegrass band Old Crow Medicine Show\, decided it was time to speak out on gun reform. He wrote an op-ed in the New York Times entitled\, “Country Music Can Lead America Out of Its Obsession with Guns.” It caught the attention of Ketch’s friend\, David Greene\, former NPR reporter and host of KCRW’s “Left\, Right & Center\,” and the two set out to kickstart an open dialog about gun rights and gun violence in America. Film director Doug Pray followed Ketch and David as the band toured rural and urban communities\, creating the documentary LOUDER THAN GUNS named after a song Ketch wrote for the victims of the Covenant shooting. \nKnown for their signature song “Wagon Wheel\,” Old Crow Medicine Show attracts a wide demographic of music fans\, stretching to the furthest ends of today’s culture wars. People in the front row of their concerts might not agree on anything besides the music they love\, providing this film with one of modern America’s rarest opportunities: the chance to engage with one another respectfully\, despite our differences. \nSmashing stereotypes\, LOUDER THAN GUNS brings together the frustrations and hopes of citizens who are asked to listen to one another and try to find common ground. Led by Ketch and David\, these emotional and inspiring discussions\, in barbeque joints\, barbershops\, church pews\, gunstores\, and concert halls\, prove that localized\, community-led discourse has the power to move the needle on gun reform in ways that today’s polarized media and politicians rarely achieve. Because most people in this country— gun owners and non-gun owners alike— want safer communities.  \nJoin us immediately following the film for a special Musical Q&A with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show\, alongside former host of NPR Morning Edition and current host of the public radio show\, “Left\, Right & Center” David Greene.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/louder-than-guns/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:28 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:28 YEARS LATER\nFrom the visionary director of 28 Days Later and Slumdog Millionaire comes 28 Years Later\, a chilling new chapter in the acclaimed post-apocalyptic horror series. Nearly three decades have passed since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. In that time\, survivors have adapted to a terrifying new reality. However\, the danger is far from over. \nYears after the original outbreak\, small communities have found ways to survive. Some have created isolated pockets of safety\, cut off from the horrors beyond their borders. Yet the infected still roam the landscape\, and the world outside remains unpredictable. \nWhen a young boy leaves the relative safety of his isolated island community\, he enters a world unlike anything he has known. His journey takes him across a devastated landscape filled with danger\, mystery\, and unexpected discoveries. Along the way\, he encounters other survivors and begins to uncover secrets about what happened after the outbreak. \nBlending intense horror\, gripping suspense\, and emotional storytelling\, 28 Years Later explores how people adapt when civilization collapses. It also asks what humanity looks like after decades of fear\, isolation\, and loss. \nUltimately\, 28 Years Later delivers a bold return to one of modern horror’s most influential worlds. With relentless tension\, haunting imagery\, and a powerful human story at its center\, the film brings audiences back into a world where survival is never guaranteed. \nRating: R\nRuntime: 1 hr 55 min\nDirected by: Danny Boyle\nWritten by: Alex Garland\nStarring: Jodie Comer\, Aaron Taylor-Johnson\, Jack O’Connell\, Alfie Williams\, Ralph Fiennes
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/28-years-later/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Drive
DESCRIPTION:Cool\, stylish\, and unforgettable\, Drive follows a quiet Hollywood stunt driver with a dangerous side job. By day\, he performs daring stunts for the movies. By night\, he works as a getaway driver. \nThen\, one job goes terribly wrong. Suddenly\, he finds himself caught in a violent criminal underworld. As the danger grows\, he risks everything to protect a neighbor he cares about. \nDirector Nicolas Winding Refn creates a gripping modern neo-noir filled with tension and atmosphere. Hypnotic visuals bring Los Angeles to life after dark. Meanwhile\, pulse-pounding action keeps the story moving. \nAn unforgettable soundtrack adds even more energy and emotion. Blending romance\, crime\, suspense\, and explosive action\, Drive delivers a stylish thriller that stays with you long after the credits roll. \nRating: R\nRuntime: 1 hr 40 min\nDirected by: Nicolas Winding Refn\nWritten by: Hossein Amini\nStarring: Ryan Gosling\, Carey Mulligan\, Bryan Cranston\, Albert Brooks\, Ron Perlman\, Oscar Isaac \nWe are especially grateful to the Sheffield Foundation for sponsoring this screening.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drive/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Hoppers
DESCRIPTION:What if you could become an animal? In Pixar’s wildly imaginative Hoppers\, animal lover Mabel discovers a new technology that lets her “hop” her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver. As she ventures into the animal world\, Mabel uncovers a surprising threat and must rally the creatures around her to save their home. Funny\, inventive\, and packed with adventure\, Hoppers is a delightful big-screen treat for the whole family. \nRating: PG\nRuntime: 1 hr 45 min\nDirected by: Daniel Chong\nWritten by: Jesse Andrews\nStarring: Piper Curda\, Bobby Moynihan\, Jon Hamm\, Meryl Streep\, Kathy Najimy\, Dave Franco
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/hoppers/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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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-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:20261127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T150000
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SUMMARY:HOME ALONE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season with Home Alone\, the beloved family comedy that has become a Christmas classic. Join us at Gorton Center for a special screening filled with holiday fun\, unforgettable characters\, and plenty of laughs. \nWhen eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally gets left behind while his family travels to Paris for Christmas\, he suddenly has the house to himself. At first\, Kevin enjoys his unexpected freedom. He eats what he wants\, watches movies\, and makes his own rules. However\, his holiday adventure takes a turn when two burglars target his home. \nDetermined to protect the house\, Kevin creates a series of clever and hilarious booby traps. What follows is a comedy packed with memorable moments\, slapstick humor\, and plenty of holiday heart. \nDirected by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes\, Home Alone also stars Joe Pesci\, Daniel Stern\, Catherine O’Hara\, and John Heard. Since its release in 1990\, the film has become a holiday favorite for generations. \nBring the family and experience Home Alone on the big screen at Gorton Center. Whether you know every trap by heart or you’re introducing a new generation to Kevin McCallister\, this festive screening is a perfect way to celebrate the season together. \nDirector: Chris Columbus \nStars: Macaulay Culkin\, Joe Pesci\, Daniel Stern \nDoors open at 12:30pm\, drinks & concessions available for purchase. Walk over to the tree lighting following the film!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/home-alone-4/
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:20261227T150000
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CREATED:20260924T171222Z
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SUMMARY:77TH ANNUAL WARREN MILLER FILM TOUR: DAYS OFF
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film\, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda\, no competition\, just pure\, unscripted joy. \nEmbark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido\, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course\, hit the slopes of Deer Valley\, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke\, Whistler\, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw\, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most. \nWinter’s greatest tradition is back. Learn more at warrenmiller.com.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/77th-annual-warren-miller-film-tour-days-off-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T164709Z
CREATED:20260924T171203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T164709Z
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SUMMARY:77TH ANNUAL WARREN MILLER FILM TOUR: DAYS OFF
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film\, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda\, no competition\, just pure\, unscripted joy. \nEmbark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido\, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course\, hit the slopes of Deer Valley\, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke\, Whistler\, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw\, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most. \nWinter’s greatest tradition is back. Learn more at warrenmiller.com.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/77th-annual-warren-miller-film-tour-days-off/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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