On November 30, as we all wait for the next installment of the Star Wars prequel series, we viewed The Hidden Fortress, the 1958 Akira Kurosawa film that inspired George Lucas’ space saga. The film was shown as part of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs’ International Dinner and a Movie film festival. At 6 p.m., a Japanese-themed dinner was provided by Designed Cuisine, followed by the film at 7 p.m., which featured an introduction by Jonathan Rosenbaum, the film critic for the Chicago Reader.
Monthly Archives: November 2001
Chicago Force and the Sorcerer’s Stone
On Friday, November 16 at 8:00 P.M., Chicago Force gathered for the opening night of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at McClurg Court Theater because the first long theatrical trailer for Episode II will debut before this film
Chicago Force Windy Con Dinner
On November 10 at 6 p.m., after spending the day at Windy Con in Schaumburg, Chicago Force went to dine at The Cheesecake Factory. With the convention featuring such guests as Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, plus the excitement over the many Episode II trailers this month, we had a lot to talk about.
Chicago Force Monsters Inc. Viewing
On Friday, November 2, Chicago Force gathered at the South Barrington 30 theater to view the 8:00 P.M. digital presentation of Monsters, Inc.and got our first glimpse of the next Star Wars film as the Episode II teaser precedes the film.