The Pickwick Theatre had a paid attendance of 355 for our screenings of Dr. No (1962) on May 18, 2022. Thank you to all the fans who joined us for this 60th anniversary event! We are grateful to James Bond…
WHAT: Dr. No (1962, 4K DCP) 60th anniversary screening WHEN: May 18, 2022 1 PM & 7:30 PM WHERE: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, IL WHAT ELSE: James Bond author Raymond Benson introduces the film at 7:30 PM; Colin Clark of…
The following is my transcript from tonight’s presentation on My Favorite Wife at the Park Ridge Public Library. Nearly 30 patrons came out to see this audience favorite… ~MCH My Favorite Wife from 1940 is certainly one of my favorite…
On April 13, 2022, we had over 260 patrons come out on a gray and stormy day to experience The African Queen (1951). Those who were fortunate enough to attend saw one of the sharpest 4K restorations we have ever…
WHAT: The African Queen (1951, 4K DCP) WHEN: April 13, 2022 1 PM & 7:30 PM WHERE: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, IL WHAT ELSE: Organist Jay Warren performs pre-show music at 7:00 PM! HOW MUCH: $12/$10 advance or $10 for…
The following is a transcript of my presentation on Bringing Up Baby, which was screened on April 7, 2022, at the Park Ridge Public Library… An absent-minded paleontologist… a flighty heiress… a tame leopard who answers to the Depression song,…
WHAT: The Sting (1973, DCP) WHEN: March 16, 2022 1 PM & 7:30 PM WHERE: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, IL WHAT ELSE: Pre-show music by Jay Warren at 7 PM! HOW MUCH: $12/$10 advance or $10 for the 1 PM…
On March 3, 2022, It Happened One Night (1934) was screened at the Park Ridge Public Library Classic Film Series. This was the first classic film shown at the library in two years. We had an attendance of 41 patrons…
We’re finally back with a series so big it’s spanned three years! This spring, the Park Ridge Public Library Classic Film Series resumes (and concludes) its “Legends of Laughter” trilogy with a look back at the great screwball comedies of…
Thank you to the 336 patrons who attended our February 9 screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Pickwick Theatre. This was our largest turnout since Opening Night in September! We hope we are finally turning the corner with the…