Directed by Robert Rodriguez, this film throws in the perfect amount of comedy blended with an intricate repertoire of characters that keeps me coming back for more.

In a career spanning from 1914 to 1958, DeMille’s 70 movies weren’t arthouse fare of razorblades in eyeballs and expressionist shadows, but big budget romances, westerns, and Biblical epics…

She thought volunteering at the Senate would be fun, and even something that would look good on a resume, but she found it was far more enriching and meaningful to her life.

"The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death."

“The music for the concert has been carefully curated, reflecting music that is important to me and to American culture–the classic music of the theater organ”

The 1921 silent film, The Sheik, starring heartthrob Rudolph Valetino, had a major impact on how Hollywood would depict Arab lands and Middle Eastern peoples for much of the 20th century.

 I’ve always wondered, “Why does a pipe organ make such majestic music?”

What bachelorette party is complete without the beefcake?

“celluloid heroes never really die”

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is an independent American film that deals with themes of violence, poetry, meditation, human nature, and death. What are the things that bind us together and why do things always seem to get turned around on us? What happens when two men from dying breeds have to kill or be killed?

Fleischer Studios was founded in 1921 by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, who weren’t just producers—they were pioneering inventors.

For Nearly 10 years, Stephanie Nava has been coming to the Senate Theater to enjoy their unique film screenings. The Oak Park resident has been volunteering at the Senate since 2022, drawn by her love of classic movies and theaters. The Senate’s patrons often see her smiling face selling tickets, at the concessions counter, at the merchandise counter, or, most often, at the 50-50 raffle.

I think movies are a big load of baloney, and Morocco (1930) is among the phoniest of said baloney. That’s part of why I think Morocco is great. And it’s why I love movies in general.

Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper are about as believably world-weary as a couple of cruise ship tourists swanning between beachside cabana and hotel wet bar.

Tim Schramm’s path to bringing holiday cheer through music!