‘Fabulous’40s Films with Jonathan Boschen’ to debut Sept. 1
GREENFIELD — The Garden Cinemas at 361 Main St. will host “Fabulous ’40s Films with Jonathan Boschen,” starting with a screening of “Casablanca” (1942) on Monday, Sept. 1.
Boschen, a local film and theater historian, will discuss the history of the movie, which is one of his favorites, as well as the careers of stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, technical details of the film and information on its first Greenfield showing. Boschen’s introduction will start at 6:30 p.m. and a screening of the movie will immediately follow.
Admission is $10.50 for adults, and $8.50 for children, seniors and students.
“Casablanca” is the first movie in this new classic film series. Three other movies are booked for screenings: “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) on Oct. 6, “Mildred Pierce” (1945) on Nov. 3, and “The Man Who Came to Dinner” (1941) on Dec. 1. Four more movies will be planned for winter and spring.
“Casablanca” is a romantic drama set during World War II about American expatriate Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, who must choose between his love for his former flame Ilsa Lund, portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, and helping her resistance leader husband escape from the city of Casablanca in Vichy-controlled Morocco. The movie was first shown in Greenfield on Feb. 7, 1943, at the Lawler Theatre.
This is not Boschen’s first film series at the Garden Cinemas. He previously led “Talking Talkies,” which focused on sharing movies from the 1930s, last fall and winter.
Mathur joins AnnieMac Home Mortgage
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mortgage industry veteran Prav Mathur is bringing his more than 30 years of experience to a new position with AnnieMac Home Mortgage‘s Western Massachusetts Momentum Group team as a loan officer, with a license to originate in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Prav join our local AnnieMac team,” Angela Tourville, branch manager for AnnieMac Western Massachusetts, said in a statement. “His depth of experience and solid reputation in the community bring tremendous value to both our clients and our growing team.”
“My job is to provide clarity and set realistic expectations through some challenging situations,” Mathur, a longtime resident of West Springfield, said in a statement. “With so many choices, it can be confusing and stressful, and I do my best to guide my clients through the homebuying process with confidence.”
Real estate licensing course starts Oct. 6
SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Oct. 6, the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley will host a 40-hour, 14-class sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on Nov. 12.
The course curriculum includes property rights, ownership, condos, land use, contracts, deeds, financing, mortgages, real estate brokerage, appraisal, fair housing, consumer protection and more. Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at 221 Industry Ave. in Springfield.
Tuition is $425 and includes the book and materials. For an application, visit rapv.com or contact Laura Herring at 413-785-1328 or laura@rapv.com.
