The Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., has an extensive list of screenings and events planned for November and December. Among them are the following:
—Fleabag (various dates in November): This hilarious, award-winning one-woman show—featuring recent Emmy Award-winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge—that inspired the hit TV series looks at an oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed woman living her life. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/nt-live-fleabag.
—Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (through Nov. 7): This documentary follows the career of the legendary singer. (It’s presented as part of Panorama Latinx.) http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/linda-ronstadt-the-sound-of-my-voice.
—Moulin Rouge (Nov. 8, 10, 13): Not to be confused with the Baz Luhrmann musical, John Huston tackles the life and loves of artist Henri Toulose-Lautrec in this Technicolor biopic. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/moulin-rouge.
—A Night With Janis Joplin (Nov. 9, 11): This is the Tony Award® nominated Broadway musical sensation celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/a-night-with-janis-joplin
—Orlando (Nov. 15, 21): This film stars Tilda Swinton as the nobleman Orlando unexpectedly wakes up a woman one day and must contend with the attentions of male suitors, gendered inheritance laws, and motherhood. The movie’s part of a a monthly series dedicated to provocative and outre films that have galvanized audiences and critics. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/orlando
—Creative Cypher and the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Black Harvest Film Festival present New Breed Film Showcase: A Creative Cypher Collaboration (Nov. 20) featuring six films highlighting emerging creators and providing an environment of pure creative energy: Monita, The Orchestra, ‘Til Death, 35 Years Til Now, Brothers From The Suburbs: Episode 2 and Brothers From The Suburbs: Episode 3. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/new-breed-film-showcase-a-creative-cypher-collaboration
—Downton Abbey (Nov. 29-Dec. 5): The hit TV series comes to the big screen, with Downton Abbey playing host to King George V and Queen Mary. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/downton-abbey