Before Chicago’s notorious Al Capone, there was Rock Island’s gangster John Looney. Truth First Film Alliance is proud to join with the Putnam Museum, and co-sponsors the Bix Jazz Society and the Northwest Illinois Film Office to present Fact vs Fiction & “Road to Perdition” on Sunday, October 6th in the Putnam's National Geographic Giant Screen Theater.
The FREE event features a 1920s jazz performance by The Josh Duffee Jazz Trio, 1920s antique cars, artifacts on display, and John Looney history and photos. In addition to the Giant Screen presentation of the Oscar-winning “Road to Perdition”, for the first time Max Allan Collins and Roger Ruthhart will share the stage for a post-screening discussion and Q&A.
Collins is the author of the graphic novel “Road to Perdition”, and Ruthhart is the co-author of “Citadel of Sin”, a non-fiction account of the Rock Island's John Looney gangster story. Audience members will learn what parts of the movie story are based on real events, and hear how Ruthhart uncovered a stranger-than-fiction local true story, and how Collins adapted the true story into a Rock Island-to-Hollywood work of fiction.
John Looney (1865–1942) was a notorious gangster, lawyer, and newspaper publisher in Rock Island, Illinois. He began as a lawyer but soon turned to establishing a powerful crime syndicate. Looney's criminal empire included gambling, prostitution, extortion, and bootlegging during Prohibition. He also published the Rock Island News, a scandalous newspaper used to blackmail local politicians and rivals. His influence and ruthless methods made him a feared figure in the Quad Cities area.
Admission is FREE, but online reservations are required. Visit https://www.putnam.org/events/fact-vs-fiction-road-to-perdition/ . Seating is limited.
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Putnam Museum presents Golden Age of Hollywood in Classic Film Series April 26-28
The Putnam Museum’s GIANT Screen Theater journeys back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood with their Classic Film Series. Featuring three timeless masterpieces, Sunset Boulevard, Singin’ In The Rain and Rear Window.
The Putnam promises that you’ll be transported to a world of glamour, romance and suspense. Tickets and showtimes are available at https://www.putnam.org/classic-film-series/
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02/14/2023
Oscar-winning Classic "Casablanca" on Big Screen at Cinemark March 5 & 8
Fathom Big Screen Classics at the Cinemark Davenport 18 and IMAX presents "Casablanca" on Sunday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 8th.
One of the most celebrated films of our time, CASABLANCA was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Claude Raines. The film tells the story of Rick Blaine who owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund walks through the front door of Rick's club--Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.
Visit https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Casablanca_2022 for ticket information.
Cinemark Davenport 18 and IMAX is located at 3601 E. 53rd St, Davenport, IA.
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01/11/2023
"Roman Holiday" 70th Anniversary at Cinemark January 22
Fathom's Big Screen Classics at the Cinemark Davenport 18 and IMAX presents "Roman Holiday" on Sunday, January 22 and Wednesday, January 25th.
Celebrating 70 years - ROMAN HOLIDAY features a legendary, Oscar®-winning performance from Audrey Hepburn (in her first starring role). Nominated for a total of 10 Oscars®, including Best Picture, it’s the story of a modern-day princess who, rebelling against the royal obligations, explores Rome on her own. She soon meets an American newspaperman (Gregory Peck) who pretends ignorance of her true identity, in the hopes of obtaining an exclusive story. Naturally, his plan falters as they inevitably fall in love. Featuring Eddie Albert as a carefree cameraman pal, a classic Dalton Trumbo screenplay, expert direction from William Wyler, and featuring Edith Head’s Oscar®-winning costumes, it’s a timeless romantic comedy considered to be one of the greatest films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Visit https://www.cinemark.com/movies/roman-holiday-70th-anniversary for ticket information.
Cinemark Davenport 18 and IMAX is located at 3601 E. 53rd St, Davenport, IA.
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05/13/2022
01/19/2022
TCM and Fathom Events presents "Casablanca" for 80th Anniversary at Cinemark Davenport Jan. 23 & 26
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."
Academy Award® winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history-- Casablanca.
This Fathom Events 80th anniversary presentation includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies. The film will screen at the Cinemark Davenport 18, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport, Iowa on Sunday, January 23 and Wednesday, January 26th. Visit https://www.cinemark.com/movies/casablanca-80th-anniversary-presented-by-tcm for ticket information.
Directed by Michael Curtiz (1942), the film tells the story of Rick Blaine who owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund walks through the front door of Rick's club--Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.
Academy Awards for: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Academy Award nominations for: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Humphrey Bogart) Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Claude Rains) Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.
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10/17/2021
Classic "Ghostbusters" Back on the Big Screen for Halloween
GHOSTBUSTERS back on the BIG screen at the Cinemark Davenport 18 IMAX on Saturday, October 30th at 9PM.
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, respectively, a trio of eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, and features Annie Potts, William Atherton, and Ernie Hudson in supporting roles.
Cinemark is located at 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807.
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09/12/2019
"Shawshank Redemption" Screens at Cinemark for 25th Anniversary Sept. 22, 24, 25
Fathom Events, TCM and Warner Bros. present a special 25th anniversary showing of The Shawshank Redemption coming to the Davenport Cinemark 53 and other select cinemas for a special event that includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. From a novella by best-selling author Stephen King comes a poignant tale of the human spirit. Red (Morgan Freeman), serving a life sentence, and Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a mild-mannered banker wrongly convicted of murder, forge an unlikely bond that will span more than twenty years. Together they discover hope as the ultimate means of survival. The film was nominated for 7 Academy Awards.
This event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. Sunday, September 22 at 4PM and 7PM, and Tuesday, September 24th at 7PM and Wednesday, September 25th at 7PM.
Cinemark Davenport is located at 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport, Iowa.
Tickets can be purchased at Cinemark.
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07/11/2019
Oscar-winning "Marty" Screens July 13th at Classic Film Society
The Classic Film Society presents the Oscar-winning "Marty" Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 6:30pm at Marycrest Senior Campus, Upham Hall Auditorium, 1607 W. 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa.
Marty, the 1955 Oscar-winning romantic drama directed by Delbert Mann follows the life of Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine), a stout bachelor butcher who lives with his mother (Esther Minciotti) in the Bronx. Always unlucky in love, Marty reluctantly goes out to a ballroom one night and meets a nice teacher named Clara (Betsy Blair). Though Marty and Clara hit it off, his relatives discourage him from pursuing the relationship, and he must decide between his family's approval or a shot at finding romance. The film won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Borgnine.
There is no admission fee. The Classic Film Society does accept donations of $3/per film or $10 for the entire season. For more information, call Bob King 563-391-3502 or email [email protected]. Parking is available along 12th Street and Clay Street.
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05/12/2019
30th Anniversary of "Steel Magnolias" Celebrated at Cinemark May 19, 20, 21
Davenport's Cinemark Theaters (Rave Cinema) will feature "Steel Magnolias 3oth Anniversary" presented by TCM May 19, 20 and 21, 2019. Advance tickets are available at https://cinemark.com/steel-magnolias-30th-anniversary.
Fathom Events, TCM and Tristar pictures presents "Steel Magnolias" returning to select cinemas for a special 30th anniversary event. Six icons of the silver screen come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton, newly married and joyfully pregnant, even though her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. This event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.
"Steel Magnolias" was directed by Herbert Ross. It is a film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of the same name. The film stars Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis and Shirley McClaine, Sam Shepard and Tom Skerritt.
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