Saturday, April 25, 2009

Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Guest Lecturer Nina Bernstein

In partnership with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s American Icon Series
Nina Bernstein will recount tales of her father's vibrant professional and endearing family life. Told through the eyes of someone who knew him best, this documentary and discussion are not to be missed! Nina Bernstein will be at the library to introduce this documentary.

Please register for this program. For more information, contact the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at 847-888-0404.

Checkout the Library's selection of CDs by Leonard Bernstein after the program.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Now Showing at the Gail Borden Library: North Country

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North Country
April 28th, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.

Based on an inspiring real-life event that took place in the 1970s, North Country stars Charlize Theron in another low-glamour but high-impact role as Josey Aimes, one of only a handful of women working in the Minnesota iron mines. Forced to labor under sexist conditions, she and her female colleagues decide to stand up against the unrelenting harassment from their male counterparts.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 4/21/09

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Frost/Nixon
By Howard, Ron
2009/04 - Universal Home Video
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From Academy Award-winning director, Ron Howard, comes the electrifying, untold story behind one of the most unforgettable moments in history. When disgraced President Richard Nixon agreed to an interview with jet-setting television personality, David Frost, he thought he’d found the key to saving his tarnished legacy. But, with a name to make and a reputation to overcome, Frost became one of Nixon’s most formidable adversaries and engaged the leader in a charged battle of wits that changed the face of politics forever. ...More

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Notorious
By Tillman, Geroge Jr.
2009/04 - Fox Searchlight
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Based on the story of Christopher Wallace -- better known as gangsta rapper Notorious B.I.G. -- this insightful biopic chronicles his troubled life as a drug dealer, his artistic success and his unresolved murder at age 24. The film also delves into his close friendship with Sean Combs and the famous feud with hip-hop rival Tupac Shakur. ...More

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By Tavernier, Bertrand
Jones, Tommy Lee
Goodman, John
2009/03 - Image Entertainment
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Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones leads an all-star cast in this psychological thriller based on the bestselling novel by James Lee Burke. While on an investigation into a series of grisly murders, veteran detective Dave Robicheaux (Jones) navigates his way through the Louisiana bayou and the dark, sultry world of New Orleans mobster Baby Feet Balboni (John Goodman). Layers of corruption and long-dead secrets reawaken grudges and a lethal alliance A tangled web of killings, past and present, converges in a shocking showdown with stakes that become deeply personal to Robicheaux and his family. Featuring music from five-time GRAMMY Award-winner Buddy Guy, this film takes you deep into Cajun country's hidden worlds. ...More