Film & Music Appreciation   

Intrigue, romance, betrayal: Alfred Hitchcock brings Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman together in a thrilling postwar spy romance. Set against the glamorous yet dangerous backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, the film explores the perilous secrets and tangled loyalties of espionage. With Hitchcock’s masterful direction and a mesmerizing cast, Notorious is suspenseful and seductive. Join us to dive deep into this "very strange love affair" and discuss how Hitchcock’s storytelling continues to captivate generations.

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of Hitchcock's classic suspense films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Tuesday, Jan. 14: Hitchcock's The 39 Steps with The Picture House
• Tuesday, Mar. 11: Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train with The Picture House

 

The role of women’s lives in society from the 18th century to the 19th Amendment is highlighted in popular song. Playing mountain and hammered dulcimers and guitar, Linda sings broadsides, laments, love songs, work songs, parlor melodies, and suffrage anthems. The songs reflect the changing status of women in society. Interspersed with the music are excerpts from women’s diaries and letters. Among the stories included will be those of Deborah Samson, who fought as a soldier in the Patriot army in the Revolutionary War battles in White Plains and Tarrytown, and the New York and New Jersey women who led the fight for Women’s Suffrage.

Obsession, deception, fate: Hold onto your seat for one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most diabolical thrillers. When two strangers meet on a train, an innocent conversation about their “problems” turns into a deadly pact—or does it? With one of the most gripping climaxes in cinema history, this 1951 film explores themes of fate, guilt, and the dark side of human nature. We "have a theory you should do everything before you die," including joining us for an unforgettable evening, as we delve into the suspense and psychology that define Hitchcock’s chilling style.

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of Hitchcock's classic suspense films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Tuesday, Jan. 14: Hitchcock's The 39 Steps with The Picture House
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: Hitchcock's Notorious with The Picture House