Elvis

The Actor and the Icon

 

 January 8, 1935

Elvis Presley’s Birthday

Celebrate the life of the legendary performer who changed the face of rock and roll. 

See the King like never before in this dazzling collection of film clips.

Funny and Romantic

Weddings in the Movies

From spectacular dresses to sidesplitting in-law encounters, you’ll enjoy the most romantic, breathtaking and funny wedding scenes ever filmed.

Romantic Song

Sing A Long

February is the month for lovers – movie lovers that is!

Join us as we sing along to some of the greatest love songs in movie history.

A Jack Benny Extravaganza

A hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the brilliant comedian who invented situation comedy. We’ll feature his spectacular supporting players as well.

Abraham Lincoln in the Movies

Explore the life and times of our sixteenth president with a collection of fascinating film clips.

We Love Lucy!

Get ready for a roundup of the funniest Lucy moments in television history, as well as hilarious scenes from earlier films on her path to becoming one of comedy’s greatest.

Luck of the Irish

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Gene Kelly,“The Quiet Man,” and more lucky movie moments in this Irish extravaganza featuring toe-tapping song and dance scenes and other thrilling film clips!

Losing at the Oscars

A fun and amazing celebration of many of the greatest actors and filmmakers who never won an Oscar!

Audrey Hepburn: Graceful Legend

A breathtaking exploration of Hepburn’s life and work featuring famous scenes from her best films and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of what it was like working with this screen legend.

Great Female Detectives in the Movies

Get ready, gumshoes, for a pulse-pounding collection of thrilling film clips featuring female detectives at the top of their game.

Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Beauty

Enjoy famous scenes showcasing Taylor’s captivating talents while learning the truth of what it was like to be Elizabeth Taylor, the woman who lived forever in the public eye.

Strong Women in the Movies

A series of two presentations featuring strong, ground-breaking female characters: Women Detectives and Funniest Women in the Movies

STEAM: Celebrate Females in Science, Technology, Engineering, Artistry, & Mathematics

A program that celebrates the rebel within girls and young women. This presentation encourages them to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Artistry, and Mathematics, and to boldly step forth into the world (and perhaps history) by making their own unique footprints and presence known.

Funniest Women in the Movies

Madeline Kahn, Barbra Streisand, Teri Garr, and Gracie Allen bring on the laughs in this hilarious collection of clips from some of Hollywood’s funniest films.

FilmTalk Suggestions for Spring

Celebrate the season with these popular presentations.

Earth Day on Film

A fun look at movies that celebrate the idea of honoring our planet and protecting the living world around us.

Baseball in the Movies

Celebrate the great all-American pastime with a spectacular collection of clips from classic baseball films, such as “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” “Pride of the Yankees,” and Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First” routine, along with hilarious anecdotes and baseball trivia.

Marvelous Mothers in the Movies

While we should celebrate mothers every month, May is a perfect time for our Marvelous Mothers in the Movies film program! We’re showcasing some of the greatest (and
most wicked!) mothers in movie history, from Jenny Fields in The World According to Garp to Angela Lansbury’s Eleanor in The Manchurian Candidate.

Hidden Harry Potter

This very popular program offers thrilling behind-the-scenes thrilling behind-the-scenes tidbits and fascinating trivia designed to help Harry Potter fans of all ages enjoy these wonderful stories even more.

Hidden Star Wars

Experience Star Wars like never before and learn its many secrets and jokes in this thrilling insider’s peek at one of the most treasured film series in the galaxy!

Movies to Celebrate

Memorial Day and

Older American’s Month

Share the laughs and sing along to some of the greatest songs of the World War II era as you join Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Abbott and Costello, and many more of your favorite stars entertaining the troops in this dazzling collection of showstopping scenes!

Celebrate the humor and wisdom of seniors who have, against all odds, lasted in a brutal industry that values youth above all else. 

Baseball in the Movies

Celebrate the great all-American pastime with a spectacular collection of clips from classic baseball films, such as “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” “Pride of the Yankees,” and Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First” routine, along with hilarious anecdotes and baseball trivia.

Fabulous Fathers on Film

Celebrate dear old dad with this entertaining look at fathers on film! We’ll enjoy the wisdom of characters like Atticus Finch, laugh at Chevy Chase and Bob Hope, and watch as the great Charlie Chaplin transformed an art form with his groundbreaking film The Kid! We’ll enjoy these and many more great dads in this hilarious and touching tribute to fathers!

FilmTalks for Kids

Celebrate International Children’s month in June with four FilmTalks appropriate for children.

Funny and Romantic

Weddings in the Movies

From spectacular dresses to sidesplitting in-law encounters, you’ll enjoy the most romantic, breathtaking and funny wedding scenes ever filmed.

Americana Song and Dance

It’s coming up red, white, and blue in this star-spangled presentation featuring Fred Astaire dancin’ with fireworks, James Cagney tappin’ on the tabletops and more memorable movie moments from “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Oklahoma,” “Holiday Inn,” and other favorites!

Baseball in the Movies

Celebrate the great all-American pastime with a spectacular collection of clips from classic baseball films, such as “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” “Pride of the Yankees,” and Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First” routine, along with hilarious anecdotes and baseball trivia.

Back to School

The Bullying Shield: A Bullying Prevention Program

 

Entertaining bullying prevention FilmTalk appropriate for all ages.  Viewers will learn how to effectively prevent and protect against bullying through engaging, inspiring film clips and discussions that empower and instruct.

S.T.E.A.M. – Celebrate Girls & Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Artistry, & Mathematics

A program that celebrates the adventurer within girls and young women. This presentation encourages them to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Artistry, and Mathematics, and to boldly step forth into the world (and perhaps history) by making their own unique footprints and presence known.

Classic Monster Mash

Spend Halloween with Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein’s Monster and many more bone-chilling villains in this delightfully creepy celebration of classic movie monsters!

Five Thrilling Halloween FilmTalks

October is made of chilly days and black starry nights. Of dry leaves rustling in the wind below the waxy moon.  Celebrate the spirit of Halloween all month with these five thrilling presentations!

Hidden Harry Potter

This very popular program offers thrilling behind-the-scenes thrilling behind-the-scenes tidbits and fascinating trivia designed to help Harry Potter fans of all ages enjoy these wonderful stories even more.

Provocative Vampires in the Movies

Step into the shadowy world of eternal night as we delve into the rich lore of creatures of the dark, from from Nosferatu to Dracula to Lestat.

The Wizard of Oz: The Story Behind the Story

Back to School

The Bullying Shield: A Bullying Prevention Program

 

Entertaining bullying prevention FilmTalk appropriate for all ages.  Viewers will learn how to effectively prevent and protect against bullying through engaging, inspiring film clips and discussions that empower and instruct.

A Soldier’s Musical Salute

Share the laughs and sing along to some of the greatest songs of the World War II era with this collection of unforgettable moments featuring The Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Abbott and Costello, and more!

Delicious Food Scenes in the Movies

Whether you eat to live or live to eat, this mouthwatering look at movie moments and behind-the-scenes trivia celebrating dining in all its forms is sure to hit the spot!

Christmas Music in the Movies

Not a creature was stirring, except Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Red Skelton, and many more of your favorite stars in this wonderfully wintry presentation!

A Christmas Carol: The Story Behind the Story

Take a journey to the England of Charles Dickens as we explore the cultural and historical climate that influenced the creation of one of the most beloved stories of all time.

Funniest, Heartwarming Christmas Scenes

Join such beloved holiday favorites as Ralphie, the Grinch, Elf, Cary Grant as an angel, and Kris Kringle himself in this sweet and hilarious program celebrating holiday moments loved by the whole family!

Holiday Film Medley

Three holiday FilmTalks that celebrate the holiday season on film.