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May 28
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Our Take On: "The Blues Brothers"

written by Patricia

This month we took another look at films "Shot in Chicagoland" by seeing "The Blues Brothers".

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May 6
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Our Take On: "August Rush"

written by Patricia

Just Between Frams (JBF) had lots to say about this "twist " on Dickens' Oliver Twist!

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April 29
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Our Take On: "Groundhog Day"

written by Patricia

How many times could you wake up to "I Got You Babe"? Only one of the many fun things we discussed!

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February 27

"Charting the Unknown Possibilities of Existence" - Leonard Nimoy Has Passed Away

written by Patricia

Leonard Nimoy has died, and Just Between Frames wishes to pay tribute to him, in particular, with a link to a whole host of fellow actors thoughts and memories of Nimoy and his famous alter-ego, Mr. Spock.

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February 24

Our Take On: "Cadillac Man"

written by Patricia

Our first theme of 2015 is: Rediscovering Robin Williams where we're seeing three films that highlight the range he had as an actor.

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February 21
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Last Chance to Be An Oscar Contest Winner!!!

written by Patricia

Our 10th Annual Pick the Oscar Winners Contest closes at 5:00 p.m. today -- in anticipation of the Oscar telecast tomorrow. This post includes links to the other major awards that have alread been presented -- generally a good way to beef up your guesses for our contest!

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January 29
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"August Rush" Has Been Rescheduled!

written by Patricia

 One more visit with Robin Williams!

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January 23
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Hollywood 2015 Awards Season: Next Up - Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards - This Sunday!

written by Patricia

Further help for filling out your Lisle Library 10th Anniversay Oscar Contest form is coming up this Sunday - the Screen Actors Guild Awards!

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January 20
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Hollywood Award Season Update: for the Golden Globes

written by Patricia

The Golden Globes often provide the first clues to who will be Oscar winners this year. This can be especially helpful to everyone participating in our 10th Annual "Pick the Oscar Winners" contest! Ballots for the contest are availabe now -- at the Connection desk! In addition to our usual great prizes, there will be a special item that celebrates both the 10th anniversary of the contest, and the 50th anniversary of Lisle Library. Read on to see whowon the 2015 Golden Globes...

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December 22

Our Take On: "Beat the Devil"

written by Patricia

We brought 2014 to a close with one of Bogey's last films.

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December 11
Hollywood montage

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Oscar Season...

written by Patricia

All the Hollywood film associations are lining up to tell us which films they think are the best ones of the year. First up, are the Screen Actors' Guild Awards (SAG) and the Golden Globes.

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November 28
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Our Take: On "The Night of the Iguana" - JBF Discussion Summary

written by Patricia

Our second John Huston film The Night of the Iguana was based on the Tennessee Williams' play, in which Huston highlights demanding performances by Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, and Deborah Kerr.

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October 29
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Our Take: On "The List of Adrian Messenger" - JBF Discussion Summary

written by Patricia

When is a mystery/thriller film by Joh Huston not The Maltese Falcon?

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October 9
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Our Take: On "CleanFlix" - JBF Discussion Summary

written by Patricia

This year's final documentary was a group favorite. Find out why...

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October 8
Boris Karloff with posters from his movies

Horrorween Awaits You @ Lisle Library!

written by Patricia

Horrorween Takes a Look at Some of Boris Karloff's most famous films.

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