originally published: 09/22/2016
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Lights! Camera! Politics! Film Series kicks-off its Third Season on Saturday, October 1st 3:00pm with a screening of All The President's Men at The Stephen Crane House in Asbury Park. This season’s theme is “The Presidential Election Scandal Series" featuring three class movies with tales of political intrigue, deceit and cover-ups which attempt to influence the outcome of presidential elections.
This season features Special Guest Presenters who will provide "the back story", relevant historical production information and cinematic commentary about the film. Each session concludes with a post-screening “mingle” reception to discuss the film and share individual viewing experiences and interpretations.
October 1st 3:00pm “All The President’s Men” (1976) Guest Presenter Mr. Tom Donovan, Publisher of the Asbury Park Press
November 5th 3:00pm “The Best Man” (1964). Guest Presenter Mr. Lou Lumenick, Chief Film Critic, The New York Post
December 3rd 3:00pm “Wag The Dog” (1997). Guest Presenter Mr. Ed Johnson, Mayor Emeritus and Visiting Scholar of Political Science
The series is hosted at The Stephen Crane House – Home of the Asbury Park Historical Society - located at 508 Fourth Avenue in Asbury Park. Admission is Free! Donations to the Asbury Park Toy Drive and/or The Asbury Park Little League are welcomed.
Classic Politics: Lights! Camera! Politics! Film Series is a project of Ed JohnsonAP. For more information visit Classic Politics @ Ed JohnsonAP.com or Classic Politics on Facebook.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender – In Concert
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
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Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Celebrate Edward D. Wood Jr.'s 100th Birthday with a Special 30th Anniversary Screening of Tim Burton's "Ed Wood" at The ShowRoom
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In celebration of legendary filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr.'s 100th birthday, The ShowRoom, in partnership with Luxe & Shadows, will host a special 30th anniversary screening of Tim Burton's Ed Wood on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:30pm. A second screening will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm. The October 10th event will feature Father Evil, The Sinister Minister, as your ghoulish host for the night, adding to the festivities in true Ed Wood fashion.
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bergenPAC presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of "Beverly Hills Cop"
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Beverly Hills Cop on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00pm. Celebrating the 40th year anniversary of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, here's your chance to hang out with Detective William "Billy" Rosewood, played by Judge Reinhold who co-starred in all four installments with Eddie Murphy including the latest 2024 Netflix release. ** Note: this show was rescheduled from September 27, 2024, previous purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. For inquiries, please contact the box office at 201-227-1030.
