What people say about Steven Frenzel and Marquee FilmTalks
Your knowledge and enthusiasm were incredible!
I have never heard so much laughter at a program.
Thanks so much for tonight’s presentation! We had 83 registrants and 77 attendees.
Here’s just a sample of the great feedback we received:
Mr. Frenzel was outstanding. Very interesting presentation.
It was a fascinating program–and so well done.
Nice mix of movies with funny and romantic weddings & proposals, great for Valentine’s Day!
The presenter truly enjoys what he’s doing, and I appreciate that.
Steven Frenzel ALWAYS does an outstanding job!
It was a delightful evening and a time to relax and let all of the stress we feel go away. It was therapeutic and enjoyable!
Oh my gosh! That was a great program! Steven does a super job. My husband and I couldn’t stop laughing!
Really fun. So emotional with laughter and such meaningful sentiment. In today’s environment it was like salve for the soul. Creative and original gathering.
That was sooo much fun. I sat and laughed and laughed and laughed.
Your presentation on Baseball in the Movies was superb. You were well-prepared, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and professional. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable for adults and children.
Thank you so much for presenting to my students.
The Bullying Shield FilmTalk is remarkable!
— Chicago Public Schools Teacher Melissa
We are looking forward to having you back!”
The magic of film comes alive…
Steven shows a dazzling collection of film clips highlighting his chosen theme.
I have invited Steven back into my classroom, three times. Not only is Steven an excellent educator, he is also a terrific collaborator. He is willing to edit his program to fit the teacher’s specific needs or to cater to a certain student population.
I would highly recommend Steven Frenzel’s Filmtalks in order to enhance any curriculum in grades 6-12.
–Melissa Phillips, Language Arts Teacher
Gemini Middle School
Steve Frenzel writers’ workshops…absolutely hook my eighth graders.
What better way to introduce or review writing and editing skills than through movies?
Almost two decades of happy clients….
Steve Frenzel, of Marquee Movie Presentations has proven to be one of our most popular presenters at the North Shore Senior Center during the past semester. He has provided our seniors with delightfully entertaining programs on famous television celebrities and special aspects of favorite movie subjects. With his unique blend of humor and command of the subject matter, his audience is truly engaged, clamoring for more. Everyone leaves the auditorium with a smile and compliments for Steve. Our seniors really love his programs.
Joan Waxman Program Manager, Lifelong Learning North Shore Senior Center
I had the opportunity to work with Steven and his company for our “Short and Shivery” unit, wherein students were asked to use techniques to build suspense in order to write a short and shivery story for Halloween. Steven prepared a 40-minute presentation that included clips from a number of Hollywood films, as well as classic, cult, and modern. Steven met with me in advance to custom-tailor the focus of his film presentation to better suit the needs of my class. Although his own judgement would have been more than fine, I appreciated the individualized planning and collaboration. The clips he selected were equally high interest yet age-appropriate.
Students loved the film clips and seemed to learn a lot about suspense techniques. Steven emphasized the importance of sensory details in the film clips, a key component that showed up in many of the successful short and shivery stories. Steven’s passion for and expertise in film analysis shines through in his interactions with the kids. Even after the bell rang, several kids approached Steven to ask follow up questions about the films and their techniques. I feel the presentation raised awareness for suspense techniques, piqued interest, and reached students in a way that a traditional lecture could not have.
Eric Senne – Wilmette Junior High, 7th Grade
Steven’s presentation was a great way to engage my students—many of whom had concerns about themselves as writers and how to best go about improving their writing. The value of the presentation lay not only in its engaging nature but in the clear connections that Steven made between what the kids saw on the screen and how the writers went about crafting those scenes. The tips were practical and clear and the results of each were easy to notice in the various film clips. Steven’s presentation was a hit with my students and would be an excellent jump-start to any writing program; it keeps kids involved and interested and sends them away with some new tools for their writing toolboxes.
Katey Sherman – Loyola Academy, 8th Grade Language Arts