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Reel Talk returns Monday, Dec. 1, with one of the films competing for Best International Feature: LITTLE TROUBLE GIRLS from Slovenia, a tender coming-of-age story that has earned 100% positive reviews. Director Urska Djukic joins in person! 7PM at the Royal Theatre.
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Reel Talk Monday, Nov. 17: H IS FOR HAWK, based on the acclaimed best-seller by Helen Macdonald, stars Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. Guest speaker: Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Kleiner (Moonlight, 12 Years a Slave). 7 PM at Royal Theatre.
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Monday, Nov. 10 Reel Talk: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, fascinating and timely film about an Iraqi immigrant seeking asylum in America while a family crisis threatens back in Iraq. We have a great panel with the director, two of the stars (including the female lead), and the composer. Royal, 7PM.
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Reel Talk Monday, Nov. 3: NUREMBERG, based on the true story of the army psychiatrist who examined Hermann Goering before the start of the Nuremberg trials. Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, and a great cast star. Acclaimed film editor Tom Eagles joins to discuss. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fun movie at Reel Talk this week: LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND, about the Antiques Roadshow upending the lives of locals on its visit to Cleveland. June Squibb, Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert among the stars. Director, composer, and co-star Rory O'Malley (Tony nominee for Book of Mormon) join Q&A!
October 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Next Monday, Oct. 20, we are showing one of the most entertaining movies ever screened in Reel Talk: ROOFMAN, starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst. Amazing true story. Smash hit at this year's Toronto Film Fest. Producers join to provide fascinating background. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join us on Monday for our next Reel Talk movie: LAST DAYS, which had its premiere in Sundance and tells a fascinating true story. Justin Lin, director of BETTER LUCK TOMORROW and several of the FAST AND FURIOUS blockbuster hits, will be there for Q&A. Monday Oct. 13 at 7 PM.
October 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Fall Reel Talk starts Monday, Oct. 6 at the Royal Theatre. This Monday a fascinating doc, AMONG NEIGHBORS, about a Polish village where Jews and Poles lived together until the Nazi invasion changed everything. Director Yoav Potash fills in some of the back story, Sign up for all 10 movies now!
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Final Reel Talk screening of Summer series: ANY DAY NOW, about major art heist at Boston's Gardner Museum. Crime thriller, dark comedy, vivid character drama. Guest speakers: writer-director Eric Aronson and veteran actor Paul Guilfoyle (CSI, L.A. Confidential, Spotlight). Royal, August 18, 7 PM.
August 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Don't miss Reel Talk Monday, Aug. 11: EAST OF WALL, Sundance award-winner set in the beautiful Badlands of South Dakota. Writer-director Kate Beecroft and great actor Scoot McNairy (ARGO, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN) join to share their experiences!
August 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Monday, August 4, come to see MY MOTHER'S WEDDING, directed by Oscar nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, who also stars with Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Emily Beecham. We've had a couple of gritty Reel Talk movies lately. This will make a perfect change of pace. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal .
July 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Reel Talk Monday, July 21: SHOSHANA, a fascinating drama about Israeli history from the 1930s to the 1940s when passionate Zionists were rebelling against British rulers. Directed by the gifted and versatile Michael Winterbottom.
Lots to discuss with this one! Royal Theatre at 7 PM.
July 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Join our next Reel Talk screening Monday, July 14: THE ADDICTION OF HOPE, a powerful family drama with a Hollywood setting. Director Martin Gottlieb, actors Anne-Marie Johnson and Alan Rosenberg join for Q&A. Another great panel in our Summer program. Royal Theatre, 7 PM!
July 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Coming to Reel Talk July 7: BEFORE WE FORGET, haunting story about a filmmaker remembering his first love. Beautifully shot in Italy, Sweden, and Argentina, with 2 handsome young leads and a superb cast overall. Guest speaker: co-director and star Juan Pablo Di Pace in person! Laemmle Royal 7 PM.
July 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Reel Talk Monday, June 30: DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT, powerful drama about the end of colonialism in Rhodesia. Now Zimbabwe! Director-writer-star Embeth Davidtz (Schindler's List, Matilda, Bridget Jones' Diary, many other great credits) in person for Q&A. Laemmle Royal at 7 PM.
June 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Summer Reel Talk starts next Monday at Laemmle Royal. Very poignant film FAMILIAR TOUCH, with 100 per cent positive reviews, starts us off. Tickets for all 9 movies in the Summer series cost just $20 if bought on or before June 23!
June 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
See our 35th anniversary screening of GHOST at Laemmle Royal, Wednesday May 21 at 7 PM. Director Jerry Zucker joins for Q&A!
May 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Check out JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE at Reel Talk at Laemmle Royal Monday May 19 at 7 PM! Festival favorite rom-com before release!
May 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM