The Pickwick Theatre Classic Film Series will return on September 7, 2022. This will be the first of two shows in the month of September. We will have all the details soon!
“This week a group including alumni, faith leaders, actors, and the N.A.A.C.P. wrote to University of Wisconsin officials asking them to repeal the tarring and feathering of an alumnus of the school, the renowned actor Fredric March. The letter, which…
We had 715 patrons attend our screenings of The Blues Brothers (1980) at the Pickwick Theatre on June 15, 2022. The reaction to experiencing it in the Mega-Theatre was about as joyous as attending a sermon by the Reverend Cleophus…
Here is a nice email we received shortly after our Blues Brothers screening at the Pickwick Theatre. Thank you, T.J! Hi Matt, I just wanted say thank you for putting on this series and this season has been amazing! I…
WHAT: The Blues Brothers (1980, DCP, theatrical version) WHEN: June 15, 2022 1 PM & 7:30 PM WHERE: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, IL WHAT ELSE: Organist Jay Warren performs pre-show music at 7 PM; cartoon at 7:30 PM; and the…
The following is a transcript of my presentation on The Palm Beach Story, which was screened at the Park Ridge Public Library on May 26, 2022. This was the season finale to our “Legends of Laughter 3” film series. We…
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…