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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 20h

Just learned that the charismatic star of QUEENS FOR A DAY, Erin Boyes, will join director Chris Carter and screenwriter Dori Carter, at our Reel Talk screening on Monday at Laemmle Royal. Don't miss this provocative movie with high-powered guest speakers!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Reel Talk Oct. 12: QUEENS FOR A DAY, provocative fantasy about a rightwing TV personality who is catapulted back in time and makes surprising discoveries. Guest speakers: visionary director Chris Carter (The X Files), screenwriter and bestselling novelist Dori Carter. 7PM Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Reel Talk returns Monday, Sept. 28 with an acclaimed comedy-drama, THE SCOUT, about a location scout for a NY TV series and her encounters across the city. 93 per cent positive reviews from festival screenings! Guest speaker: director Paula Gonzalez-Nasser. 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Final Summer Reel Talk: THE SUN NEVER SETS, strong character drama set in Alaska, stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith. Guest speakers: writer-director Joe Swanberg, charismatic co-star Cory Michael Smith. 8/24, Laemmle Royal. Tickets also on sale for Fall Reel Talk!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Reel Talk Aug. 17: THE MARCHING BAND, one of the most entertaining movies I have shown: an inspiring and surprising family drama with a rich musical backdrop. Nominated for multiple Cesar awards, French equivalent of the Oscars! Deputy Director of LA French Film Fest speaks at Q&A. 7PM, Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Reel Talk Aug. 10: LATE FAME, starring 4-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe as a writer who penned an acclaimed volume of poetry decades ago. A group of young writers rediscover him and try to change his life. Screenwriter Samy Burch joins to discuss. We support women filmmakers! 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Reel Talk August 3: TONY, about the summer that changed the life of teenage Anthony Bourdain. Cast includes 3 great up-and-comers: Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers), Emilia Jones (CODA), Leo Woodall (Tuner), plus Antonio Banderas! Guest speaker: Oscar-nominated DP Michael Bauman. 7PM, Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Reel Talk Monday July 27: COOKIE QUEENS, audience favorite at recent festivals, about the ferocious competition to sell Girl Scout cookies. Fun movie with 100 per cent positive reviews! Director Alysa Nahmias joins to discuss. 7PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Reel Talk Monday July 20: AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ, stirring film about the Chicano writer-director responsible for Zoot Suit and La Bamba. 100 per cent positive reviews from festival screenings! Producer Everett Katigbak joins for Q&A. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Reel Talk Monday, July 13: READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN, based on best-selling, remarkably timely novel by Azar Nafasi. A group of brave women defy their fundamentalist government by reading classics of Western literature. Guest speaker: screenwriter Marjorie David. 7 PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We have a COMEDY next at Reel Talk: GAIL DAUGHTRY & THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS. Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery star. Toronto Star calls the movie "riotously funny, a bit raunchy and loaded with star cameos." Director David Wain joins for Q&A. Monday, July 6 at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Reel Talk Monday June 29: CIELO, magical realist fable filmed in Bolivia and centering on a young girl who turns out to be a secret power player. Director Alberto Sciamma joins in person! Lovers of foreign films should not miss this one. 7PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Don't miss 75th anniversary screening of Hitchcock's STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, full of thrills. Robert Walker and Farley Granger play the pair who contemplate swapping murders. Stephen Rebello, author of a new book about the movie's backstory, joins to discuss. June 24 at 7, Royal Theatre.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Reel Talk returns June 22 with outstanding doc PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN, about the musician whose career spans 60 years and encompasses everyone from the Beatles to James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and more! Filmmakers Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine join for Q&A. 7PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Reel Talk May 18. Final movie of Spring series is one of our best: PRESSURE, starring Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon. Gripping WWII thriller about the unknown back story behind D-Day invasion. Guest speaker: Director/co-writer Anthony Maras. 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reel Talk May 11: TUNER, hit at Telluride and Toronto, one of the most entertaining movies I have ever shown. Rising star Leo Woodall and Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman share the screen in this mix of drama, suspense, and music. Co-writer Robert Ramsey, editor Greg O'Bryant in person! 7PM, Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Reel Talk May 4: UNIDENTIFIED, a whodunit from Saudi Arabia, with director Haiffa Al-Mansour and co-writer/producer Brad Niemann in person! 2 great mainstream movies after that: TUNER with Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman on 5/11, PRESSURE with Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott 5/18. Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Reel Talk 4/27: AMERICAN SOLITAIRE, moving story of returning soldiers suffering from PTSD. Film also makes a fascinating, pertinent comment on America's love affair with guns. Guest speakers: writer-director Aaron Davidman, co-star Gilbert Owuor. Lots to discuss! 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Reel Talk April 20: THE OPTIMIST, inspiring true story of a Holocaust survivor who found he could make a difference in other lives. Guest speakers: producers Jeanine Thomas, Noah Lang (also son of star Stephen Lang), actress Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane on TV's Deadwood). 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Monday 4/13: I SWEAR, trailblazing drama about Tourette Syndrome, which won 3 BAFTAS, including Best Actor. That award-winning star, Robert Aramayo, is sure to be on stage at next year's Oscars. See him IN PERSON as our guest speaker at Reel Talk! 7PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Very special movie at next week's Reel Talk: Francois Ozon's stunning new version of Albert Camus' literary classic THE STRANGER, filmed in lustrous black-and-white! Guest speaker: Antoine de Cazotte, Oscar-winning producer of THE ARTIST. 7 PM Monday 4/6 at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Spring Reel Talk begins Mon. 3/30 with a delightful comedy-drama: FANTASY LIFE, starring Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet , Judd Hirsch, in wry story of male babysitter for rich family. Director-writer-star Matthew Shear joins live via Zoom. Audience questions are welcome! 7 PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

VIVA VERDI! Final screening of Winter Reel Talk. Monday, March 9. Oscar-nominated doc about a retirement home for opera singers, built in Italy by Verdi himself more than 100 years ago. Producer Christine La Monte and composer Nicholas Pike join for Q&A. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Reel Talk Monday, March 2: BURT, low-budget indie that delighted audiences at recent Palm Springs Film Festival. Filmmaker Joe Burke, co-writer and co-star Oliver Cooper join to disclose the inside story. 7PM at Laemmle Royal!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Reel Talk returns Monday, Feb. 23, at Laemmle Royal. See THE GARDENER, eco-friendly film about a harried CEO who revisits her priorities when she discovers a secluded cottage in the country. Star Radha Mitchell (High Art, Melinda and Melinda) and director Dabney Day join Q&A!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Celebrate Black History Month with a 55th Anniversary screening of SHAFT on Feb. 17 at Laemmle Royal. Richard Roundtree stars in the action flick, under the direction of Gordon Parks. Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft" made history and won the Oscar. Music historian Jon Burlingame joins to discuss!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Reel Talk Monday, Feb. 2: JIMPA, festival favorite starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, in a timely story about gender identity. Executive producer Martin Metz, who was closely involved in the production, joins for Q&A. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Reel Talk Monday, Jan. 26: DEEPFAKING SAM ALTMAN, timely and fun doc about the filmmaker's efforts to track down the founder of OpenAI and ChatGPT. When he hits a brick wall, he decides to get creative. Director Adam Bhala Lough joins in person. 7PM, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Winter Reel Talk series starts Monday, Jan. 12, at Laemmle Royal. We open with a powerful drama starring Steven Grayhm, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Matt Dallas, Virginia Madsen. Matt (also a producer) and Oscar nominee Virginia join for Q&A. Reduced prices for all 7 movies if you buy on or before Jan. 12.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This Sunday, Jan. 11, director Philip Kaufman, winner of this year's Career Achievement Award from LAFCA, will introduce and discuss his groundbreaking erotic film, HENRY & JUNE, the first ever to earn an NC-17 rating. Stunning recreation of Paris in the 1930s. 1PM at Laemmle Royal Theatre!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Monday screening of DEAD MAN'S WIRE begins at 7:30, not 7:00, at Laemmle Royal! Great end to our excellent Fall series!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Final Reel Talk Fall 2025: DEAD MAN'S WIRE, outstanding thriller based on a true story that took place in the 70s. Gus Van Sant directs, Bill Skarsgard, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino star. Guest speaker: screenwriter Austin Kolodney. Sign up for Winter series also! Mon., Dec. 15 at 7, Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Reel Talk Monday, Dec. 8: SONG SUNG BLUE, one of the year's top movies. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as a couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band to escape some of their problems. Mix of comedy, drama, and great music, directed by Craig Brewer of HUSTLE & FLOW. 7 PM at Laemmle Royal.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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 .

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

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!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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.

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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!

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stephen-farber.bsky.social @stephen-farber.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

See our 35th anniversary screening of GHOST at Laemmle Royal, Wednesday May 21 at 7 PM. Director Jerry Zucker joins for Q&A!

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