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Join us for a lively conversation about the remarkable career of Jack Lemmon, one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors. Guest hosted by Marty Perlmutter and Kathryn Kinsel, we’ll explore two of his very different performances:

  • The Great Race (1965) – A grand slapstick comedy adventure, where Lemmon gleefully leans into the absurd as the conniving Professor Fate, a villain whose over-the-top schemes make him unforgettable.
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) – A searing drama adapted from David Mamet’s play, where Lemmon delivers a heartbreaking performance as Shelley “The Machine” Levene, a desperate real-estate salesman clinging to dignity in a cutthroat world.

These two films showcase Lemmon’s extraordinary ability to make us laugh with his comic timing and then move us deeply with his dramatic intensity.

Watch the films, and then join us to discuss.
Streaming options are listed here:
The Great Race: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-great-race
Glengarry Glen Ross: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/glengarry-glen-ross

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