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Unforgettable Gene Hackman  was one of the greatest actors ever to grace the screen. A performer of unparalleled authenticity, depth, and range, Hackman defied Hollywood’s typical mold. He wasn’t the traditional leading man. He didn’t have matinee idol looks. He didn’t fit into the neatly packaged image of a movie star. Instead, he represented something far more powerful: the everyman. And in doing so, he carved out a career filled with some of the most memorable performances

The next movie in my "Nick's Pix' series is the terrific 1979 thriller "The China Syndrome" This Wednesday, August 14th, I am unbelievably proud and excited to be hosting James Bridges' "The China Syndrome" for my next 'Nick's Pix' screening at Classic Cinemas' Lake Theater , a beautiful movie palace located in the heart of downtown Oak Park. "The China Syndrome" is one of the very best films of the 1970's. It features Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, and a myriad