Film & Music: History & Appreciation   

Disappearance, deception, and danger unfold on a trans-European train in one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most celebrated British thrillers. When an elderly governess vanishes mid-journey, only one fellow passenger believes she ever existed. As secrets unravel and suspicions mount, Hitchcock blends wit, romance, and suspense with masterful precision. Join us to unravel the mystery and explore Hitchcock’s genius in building tension and subverting expectations. "Come on, sit down, take it easy. What's the trouble?"

Charm meets menace in this psychological thriller starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. A whirlwind romance leads to a shadowy marriage where love is clouded by lies and fear. Fontaine’s Oscar-winning performance anchors a story rich with ambiguity, as Hitchcock invites us to question everything we see—and everything we want to believe. Join us to unpack the film’s unsettling suspense, iconic visuals, and the controversial twist that still sparks debate today, and to understand why "each time they kissed... there was the thrill of love... the threat of murder!"
 

In 1967, the Summer of Love was a cultural revolution that was the defining moment in the overall counterculture movement that lasted into the 1970s. It represented a large-scale public expression of alternative values and lifestyles that challenged mainstream society, particularly through its embrace of peace, love, and free expression, centered in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Discover the music, fashion, art, and key figures and movements that shaped the era while examining its darker side and enduring legacy.