Do you ever mention Hollywood and Connecticut in the same sentence? Is it possible that the two divergent places could ever be connected, not only once but hundreds of times? With the encouraging and energetic help of film historian and celebrated actress Illeana Douglas who was born and raised in the Nutmeg state and intimately knows the celebrated California location, who better to marry the two places in one revelatory and fascinating book?
On Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m, the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will invite the author to reveal the fantastic stories of Connecticut being the birthplace of noted film making: "Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia." Starting with the black and white world of silent movies, Illeana will guide us on the road to meet Sherlock Holmes, Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet.
Then its off for lighter fare, with comedies like “Bringing Up Baby.” The beauty of Connecticut under a snowy landscape is soon evident in such films as “Holiday Inn” and a whole stocking full of Christmas selections thanks to Hallmark, starting as early as mid-July for their festive offerings. The suburbs are covered with dream houses built by Mr. Blandings as well as sexier comedies disquised in tunnels of love and secret lives, not to mention mysterious goings on. In addition, films about Connecticut Yankees visiting King Arthur’s Court, the dramas of Eugene O’Neill and so many more to examine and explore through Illeana Douglas’s eyes and words. Colin McEnroe of Public Radio Show fame will lead the conversation and interview.
For tickets ($40, including a signed copy of her book), call the Kate, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook at 860-510-0473 or online at thekate.org.
Get ready for a fascinating focus on Lights, Camera, Action with Illeana Douglas in the director’s chair.
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