Holiday Movie: Disney's A Christmas Carol

Disney's A Christmas Carol
Monday December 20, 2010 at 2pm

When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge (Jim Carrey) on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas -- but he must act on it before it’s too late. With Gary Oldman, Colin Firth. (Rated PG, 98 minutes)

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: The Bells of St. Mary’s

The Bells of St. Mary’s
Monday December 13, 2010 at 11am

Bing Crosby stars once again as Father O'Malley, the unconventional priest from 'Going My Way'. He is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman) pin their hopes on Horace P. Bogardus (Henry Travers), a businessman who has built a modern building right next door to the school and who they hope will donate his new edifice to them. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards. (Not rated, 126 minutes)

Reel Women for Real Women: White Oleander

White Oleander
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 6pm

Based on the novel by Janet Fitch. The story of a young teenager who is passed from foster home to foster home after her mother commits murder. Starring Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renee Zellweger.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion regarding movies focused on women and women’s issues. Pick up dinner at LaTazza Café to enjoy during the movie. No registration.

No School Day Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon
Thursday November 11, 2010 at 2pm

Hiccup is a young Viking who defies convention when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. But humans and dragons are supposed to be mortal enemies, not buddies, and this unlikely pair must overcome many obstacles and one ultimate challenge - to save both their worlds. (Rated PG; 98 minutes)

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: Way Out West

Way Out West
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11:00 am

Stan and Ollie are charged with delivering the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. However, they reckon without the machinations of her evil guardian Mickey Finn (James Finlayson) who is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon singer wife Lola (Sharon Lynne). (Not rated, 65 minutes)

Teen Scream Horror Film Fest

Teen Scream Horror Film Fest
Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 11am - 5pm

Bring your fiercest scream to our first annual horror film fest. We have the snacks, you bring the fear. Stay all day or as long as you dare for this back to back movie marathon. For teens 13-18.

The Eye
PG-13, 99 minutes
Allison is a blind woman who undergoes a corneal transplant that restores her sight. However, she finds that her new eyes allow her to see ghosts so she tries to uncover the origins of the donor in this horror film.

Drag Me to Hell
PG-13, 99 minutes
Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer who denies a home loan to the mysterious Mrs. Ganush leaving the older woman out on the street. In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell.

Cloverfield
PG-13, 90 minutes
The storyline of this heavily anticipated picture revolves around a monster attack in New York as told from the point of view of a small group of people.

No School Day Movie: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10am

Years before meeting Wendy and the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell met Lizzy, a little girl with a steadfast belief in the power of pixie dust and the magic land of fairies. During the fairies’ summer visit to the flowering meadows of England, two very different worlds unite for the first time and Tink develops a special bond with a curious child in need of a friend. (Rated G)

Reel Women for Real Women: In the Time of Butterflies

In the Time of Butterflies
Tuesday, September 29, 2010 at 6pm

A true story based on the novel by Julia Alvarez about three sisters who were in fierce opposition to the dictatorship of General Leonidas Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. Starring Salma Hayek.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion regarding movies focused on women and women’s issues.

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11am

Humphrey Bogart stars as Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler’s tough, cynical, but charming private eye. Marlowe investigates the gambling debts of the wealthy General Sternwood’s younger daughter and is plunged into a world of blackmail, deception, and violence. Lauren Bacall is the general’s older daughter and the sparks fly between her and Bogie in a classic duo performance. Directed by Howard Hawks. (Not rated, 114 minutes)

Reel Women for Real Women: Young Victoria

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6pm

This dramatization covers the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. At the age of 17, Victoria was already the object of a royal power struggle as she was in line for the throne and everyone is vying to win her favor. (105 minutes)

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion focused on women’s issues. No registration.

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: Summer Stock

Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11am

As a favor to her actress sister Abigail (Gloria Dehaven), New England farmer Jane Falbury (Judy Garland) allows a theatrical troupe led by director Joe Ross (Gene Kelly) to use her barn as a theater for their play. Garland’s biggest number is the vibrant, "Get Happy." Gene Kelly and Phil Silvers team up for the frantic "Dig-Dig-Dig for Your Dinner." With Eddie Breacken and Marjorie Main. (Not rated, 109 minutes)

Family Films: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10am

The Penguin and Rupert Thorn are criminal cohorts with a scheme to sell illegal weapons. But there's a new super hero in Gotham City who has other plans for the evil entrepreneurs - Batwoman! With high-tech gadgets and powerful punches, Batwoman proves to be a formidable crimefighter - the only problem is that the Batman has no clue who she is!

Reel Women for Real Women: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6pm

Based on a true story, Evelyn Ryan is a Midwestern housewife who is just barely holding her family together, battling poverty and her husband’s drinking. She finds success by entering contests for ad slogans and jingles sponsored by consumer product companies. She won many of these contests and brought home enough money and prizes to keep her family afloat.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion focused on women’s issues at 6 p.m. in Programming Room. No registration.

Super-Heroes in Animation: Batman Vs. Dracula

Friday, July 23, 2010 at 2pm

Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into his mindless minions?

Movie: Halo Legends

Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2pm

Love Halo™? Explore the Halo universe with eight anime shorts from prominent Japanese anime producers. No registration required. Rated PG-13. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Films: The Iron Giant

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10am

Hogarth, a young boy who lives in the Maine woods during the cold war, befriends a giant robot. The robot soon becomes the child's best friend, and Hogarth does his best to hide the massive figure from his mom (Jennifer Aniston) and the local scrap-yard beatnik (Harry Connick Jr.). Soon the suspicions of neighbors and a government agent (Christopher McDonald) spell trouble.

Super-Heroes in Animation: Wonder Woman

Friday, July 16, 2010 at 2pm

When Army fighter pilot Steve Trevor crash-lands on the island of Themyscira (home of the Amazons), the rebellious and headstrong Princess Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares (the god of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazonians and has decided to exact his revenge - intending to start a world war that will wipe out every living being on the planet.

Family Films: Starstruck

Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 10am

Get StarStruck with hunky young pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight), as he gets tangled up through a chance meeting with small-town girl Jessica Olson (Danielle Campbell), and experience their hilarious adventures set against the backdrop of Hollywood.

Super-Heroes in Animation: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Friday, July 9, 2010 at 2pm

A desperate solution for a troubled country: Lex Luthor for President with the Justice League in the service of the government. Only Batman and Superman stand against the new regime. This adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s popular graphic novel seethes with political intrigue and action-packed battles between heroes all believing they’re on the right side of the law.

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10:30 am


Boxer Joe Pendleton crashes his plane just before a championship fight in this classic fantasy that won Best Story and Screenplay Oscars. Waking in heaven, Joe finds that his spirit has been prematurely snatched from his body. The celestial Mr. Jordan sends him back to Earth -- as crooked mogul Bruce Farnsworth. Now, Joe must clean up all of Farnsworth's messes while trying to regain his own career as a boxer.