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http://parkridgeclassicfilm.com/ A page for all those who attend or support the Classic Film Series at the Park Ridge Public Library in Park Ridge, IL.

Since its inception in 2009, the program has grown each spring to become a community event thanks to support from our patrons and friends in the media. The Classic Film Series offers some of the most original film programming in the Northwest suburbs with an emphasis on film study and lecture.

2009: Film Noir
2010: Forbidden Cinema
2011: Legends of Laughter
2012: Screen Deco
2013: Crossed Swords

06/03/2026

Tomorrow (6/3) at the Pickwick Theatre!

Clint Eastwood Has Retired, Son Says 06/02/2026

Clint Eastwood Has Retired, Son Says Juror No. 2 may end up being the 96-year-old actor/director's final film.

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics — World of Reel 06/01/2026

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics — World of Reel We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s , ‘60s , ‘70s , ‘80s , ‘90s , ‘2000s , and ‘2010s . — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80 05/29/2026

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80 Marcia Lucas, George Lucas' former wife and Oscar-winning editor of 'Star Wars,' died Wednesday. She was 80.

Harpo speaks! New recordings reveal mute Marx brother chatting with audience 05/29/2026

Harpo speaks! New recordings reveal mute Marx brother chatting with audience The comedy legend, who adopted his silent persona because of stage nerves, did occasionally address his audience, as revealed by a new archive release

Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Pickwick Megatheatre June 3, 2026 05/28/2026

Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Pickwick Megatheatre June 3, 2026 Park Ridge Classic Film will present a 40th anniversary showing of the John Hughes favorite "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at the Pickwick Megatheatre, one day o...

“If this doesn’t get 'em, nothing will”: Busby Berkeley and Footlight Parade - Bright Lights Film Journal 05/27/2026

“If this doesn’t get 'em, nothing will”: Busby Berkeley and Footlight Parade - Bright Lights Film Journal An essay excerpted from the new edition of Persistence of Vision: A Collection of Film Criticism, edited by Joseph McBride, 2026. Originally published in 1968 by the Wisconsin Film Society[...]

Twist and Shout: Behind the Ferris Bueller's Day Off Parade 05/19/2026

Expect some surprises on June 3 at the Pickwick Theatre, including a giveaway of some advance copies of author Jason Klamm's new book, FERRIS BUELLER... YOU'RE MY HERO. The book will not be released until June 16, but these copies come courtesy of 1984 Publishing. We'll have more details soon on how you can win a copy.

Twist and Shout: Behind the Ferris Bueller's Day Off Parade Making the Ferris Bueller's Day Off parade scene twist and shout.

Ann Robinson, Star of ‘The War of the Worlds,’ Dies at 96 05/17/2026

Ann Robinson, Star of ‘The War of the Worlds,’ Dies at 96 The onetime stuntwoman got more mileage out of the 1953 sci-fi movie than "Vivien Leigh did on 'Gone With the Wind,'" she once said.

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