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Magic at the Movies
Mike Schindler, Film Programmer at Classic Cinemas (US), movie enthusiast and all-around good guy discusses current movie releases at Classic Cinemas in this short and fun podcast.
Magic at the Movies
102: A 90th Anniversary for our Lake Theatre!
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Mike returns with a look at April anniversaries, highlighted by a major milestone: the 90th anniversary of Classic Cinemas’ Lake Theatre in Oak Park.
He dives into the story of the Lake and the thoughtfully curated anniversary series that celebrates it—beginning with Modern Times, a silent-era classic that sets the stage for 90 years of moviegoing. From there, the lineup travels through the decades, building toward a powerful closing run: the visionary sci-fi of Blade Runner, the genre-defining Scream, the blockbuster landmark The Dark Knight, and culminating with Sinners.
It’s a series that doesn’t just revisit great titles—it charts the evolution of the theatrical experience itself, all on the screen where generations have come to the movies. JOIN US!