ReelTalk - Free Film Screening and Discussion Series!

ReelTalk – 2026-27 Season

Theme: “Made in MoCo: Hollywood Comes to Maryland!”

ReelTalk’s 2026-27 season will feature films prominently made in Montgomery County, celebrating classic and contemporary movies which use the County’s cultural resources and communities to tell vibrant, exciting, and emotionally powerful stories.

This program is presented in partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, providing equitable access to information, ideas, and experiences that spark imagination and expand possibilities for all.

All screenings begin at 7PM, with doors opening at 6:30PM

October 14: The Blair Witch Project

(1999, U.S., R, 81 mins., dirs. Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, Artisan)

Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.

November 11: Lilith

(1964, U.S., Not Rated, 114 mins., dir. Robert Rossen, Columbia Pictures)

A war veteran gets work at a mental institution, where he meets the beautiful and eccentric Lilith.

December 9: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

(1977, U.S., R, 96 mins., dir. Robert Rossen, Columbia Pictures)

A disturbed, institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.

January 13: A Year and Change

(2015, U.S., Not Rated, 93 mins., dir. Stephen Suettinger, Vision Films)

An all-star cast headlines this critically-acclaimed story about a young man who, after falling off a roof at a New Year's party, decides it's time to make some changes in his life, such as reconnecting with his son and falling in love.

February 10: Chances Are

(1989, U.S., PG, 108 mins., dir. Emile Ardolino, Tri-Star Pictures)

A reincarnated man unknowingly falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.

March 10: Philomena

(2013, U.K.-France-U.S., PG-13, 98 mins., dir. Stephen Frears, The Weinstein Company)

A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

April 14: Body of Lies

(2008, U.S., R, 128 mins., dir. Ridley Scott, Warner Bros. Pictures)

A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.

May 12: The Pelican Brief

(1993, U.S., PG-13, 141 mins., dir. Alan J. Pakula, Warner Bros. Pictures)

A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.

About BlackRock Center for the Arts:

Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.