In the 1968 hit "The Thomas Crown Affair," Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway combined Old Hollywood glamor with New Hollywood cynicism and sexual frankness. The changes in movies over the years will be analyzed by critic John DiLeo at special program in Danbury. less
In the 1968 hit "The Thomas Crown Affair," Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway combined Old Hollywood glamor with New Hollywood cynicism and sexual frankness. The changes in movies over the years will be analyzed by ... more
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The career of Bette Davis will be discussed by critic John DiLeo at a lecture/audio-visual presentation at the Palace Theatre in Danbury.
The career of Bette Davis will be discussed by critic John DiLeo at a lecture/audio-visual presentation at the Palace Theatre in Danbury.
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Critic and historian John DiLeo will trace changes in Hollywood and American culture from the 1930s to the 1970s at the Danbury Palace.
DiLeo has a new book, “Ten Movies at a Time,” (Hansen) about Hollywood trends over the past 80 years.
The author will be doing an audio-visual presentation based on his book, along with a question-and-answer session moderated by Hearst writer Joe Meyers. The event is co-sponsored by the Hearst Movie & A Martini series.
DiLeo will analyze the careers of several major film stars in the course of his presentation, from Bette Davis in the 1930s, through Steve McQueen in the 1960s.
The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St., Danbury. Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. $20. 203-794-9944