Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion
Thursday, May 1, 7:00 PM
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark, Chicago
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7:00 pm
AMC 600 N. Michigan, 600 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

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America the Beautiful
Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 PM
AMC River East Theater, 322 E. Illinois, Chicago

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American Teen

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:00 pm
AMC River East Theatres, 322 E. Illinois Ave., Chicago

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Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:15 pm
AMC River East Theatres, 322 E. Illinois Ave., Chicago

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Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion

Bruce Bendinger and John Iltis will world premiere their documentary "Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion," on Thursday, May 1, at 7 pm at the Chicago History Museum. There will be a reception at 6 pm sponsored by Czechvar and others, and the film will be introduced by Judy Baar-Topinka at 7 pm.

The Czechoslovak Legion Project is a Chicago-based non-profit led by John Iltis and Bruce Bendinger with production assistance from a number of Chicago-based communication professionals. Their documentary tells an amazing but little-known story of how there came to be a Czechoslovakia. In the middle of World War I, 40,000 Czech and Slovak P.O.W.s switched sides to become an Allied Army, The Czechoslovak Legion. They got caught up in the Russian Revolution, captured half the Trans-Siberian Railroad, and a train carrying half the Czar’s gold howed up! Find out more on May 1st.

For reservation(s), please RSVP by phone 773-871-1179, or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Learn more on the web at www.czechlegion.com. (Validated parking available 1 block north of Museum in city lot, entrance on Stockton Drive)

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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

In a society where "celebutantes" like Paris Hilton dominate newsstands and models who weigh less than 90 pounds die from malnutrition, female body image is one of the more dire problems facing today's society.

"America the Beautiful" illuminates the issue by covering every base. Child models, plastic surgery, celebrity worship, airbrushed advertising, dangerous cosmetics - no rock is left unturned.

Follow filmmaker Darryl Roberts as he asks Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Anthony Kedis, Martin Short, as well as Ted Casablanca from the E! Channel and Susan Schulz, the Editor-in-Chief of CosmoGirl!, along with various other celebrities and experts in media (such as Chicago’s Sergio Mims), cosmetics, fashion, self-esteem, academia, and everyday Americans the major question at hand: does America have an unhealthy obsession with beauty?

Please bring a copy of the e-mail sent to members to admit yourself and one guest.

Seats are not guaranteed, are limited to theater capacity and are first-come, first-served. This theater is not responsible for seating over capacity.

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CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

series, in which the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back from England to the world of Narnia, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure and an even greater test of their faith and courage awaits them.

One year after the incredible events of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1,300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct, Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy.

The four children will soon meet an intriguing new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne.

By attending this screening, you agree to abide by the Studio’s review embargo policy: No reviews can appear in print, online or on the air before the film's opening date, Friday, May 16, 2008.

Please bring a copy of the e-mail sent to members to admit yourself and one guest.

Seats are not guaranteed, are limited to theater capacity and are first-come, first-served. This theater is not responsible for seating over capacity.

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Director Nanette Burstein in attendance for a Q&A.

American Teen is the touching and hilarious Sundance hit that follows the lives of five teenagers—a jock, a popular girl, a heartthrob, an artsy girl and a geek—in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future.

Filming daily for ten months, filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture) developed a deep understanding of her subjects. The result is a film that goes beyond the enduring stereotypes of high school to render complex young people trying to find their way into adulthood.

Hannah Bailey is smart and beautiful, but a misfit in her high school. She is a liberal atheist living in a traditional Christian conservative town, and she dreams of moving to California after graduation. Colin Clemens is the star of the high school basketball team—and in Indiana, basketball is everything. Colin is under enormous pressure this year playing not only to make his town, his school, and his father proud, but for a college scholarship. Jake Tusing is considered to be a nerd in high school. Though quite funny and charming one-on-one, he is painfully shy in group situations and crushed with self-doubt. In his senior year he vows that nothing will stand in the way of him finding a girlfriend. Megan Krizmanich is the student council Vice President and the youngest daughter of a prominent local surgeon, anxiously awaiting word from Notre Dame University admissions. Wealthy, pretty, smart and popular, she rules her high school—just don’t get on her bad side. When Megan’s peers challenge her authority, she can’t help but take action, even if it means risking her future. Mitch Reinholt is an attractive and charming Varsity basketball jock with a soft side. When he puts his social status on the line, avoiding his popular friends for dates with artsy Hannah Bailey, he strains to maintain his reputation while discovering a new side of himself.

With extraordinary intimacy and a great deal of humor, American Teen captures the pressures of growing up—pressures that come from one’s peers, one’s parents, and not least, oneself.

For more info, visit www.americanteenthemovie.com.

Please bring a copy of the e-mail sent to members to admit yourself and one guest.

Please arrive early! Seats are not guaranteed and are limited on a first-come first-served basis. This theater is not responsible for seating over capacity. This ticket is not for resale and is non-transferable.

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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D

Brendan Fraser in attendance for a Q&A after the movie!

An exciting adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth," the film stars Brendan Fraser ("Crash," "The Mummy") as a science professor whose untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth’s surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures.

"Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" is directed by Academy Award-winning visual effects veteran Eric Brevig ("Total Recall," "Pearl Harbor") from a screenplay by Michael Weiss and Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin. The film is a co-venture between New Line Cinema and Walden Media.

"Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. It is rated PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments.

For more information, visit www.journeymovie.com.

Please bring a copy of the e-mail sent to members to admit yourself and one guest.

Please arrive early! Seats are not guaranteed and are limited on a first-come first-served basis. This theater is not responsible for seating over capacity. This ticket is not for resale and is non-transferable.