ReelTalk-Frankenstein (2025)

Lights, camera, action... discuss! Welcome to ReelTalk, BlackRock’s new film series! Join us twice a month for film screenings followed by a facilitated discussion. Through the shared experience of watching and discussing films, you will leave Reel Talk with an engaging conversation, new friends, and a love for all things film.

Watch, reflect, and connect! All through the power of cinema.

ReelTalk aims to:

Foster a love for cinema as a dynamic art form by screening a diverse range of contemporary and classic films which span all genres and eras.

Build community and encourage cross-generational interaction by providing a welcoming space for film lovers, casual viewers, and lifelong learners to meet, share perspectives, and deepen global understanding through the medium of film.

Stimulate dialogue and critical thinking through structured discussions that promote a respectful exchange of ideas, ethical reasoning, empathy, and informed conversation on issues and themes central to human identity and experience.

Frankenstein (2025, Mexico/U.S., Color, R, 149 mins., dir. Guillermo del Toro, Netflix)

8 Academy Award Nominations (2026): Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Best Costume Design, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Music (Original Score), Best Sound

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

About BlackRock Center for the Arts:
BlackRock envisions an accessible and inclusive community anchor for creative expression, cultural exchange, and belonging, where artistic growth thrives.

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