ReelTalk - Train Dreams (2025)

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Screening and discussion of Train Dreams at BlackRock Center for the Arts!

ReelTalk - Film Screening and Discussion Series!

Welcome to ReelTalk, a free bi-monthly film screening and discussion series at BlackRock Center for the Arts!

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 ReelTalk 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. Train Dreams (2025, U.S., Color, PG-13, 102 mins., dir., Clint Bentley, Netflix)4 Academy Award Nominations (2026): Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original SongBased on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century._______________________________About BlackRock Center for the Arts: Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts 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, <a href="https://www.blackrockcenter.org/scraphappy" title="https://www.blackrockcenter.org/scraphappy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">a donation based art supplies thrift store, </a>and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.At BlackRock Center, we celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community through engaging events and programs that bring people together.For information about our programming, <a href="https://www.blackrockcenter.org/" title="https://www.blackrockcenter.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit our website.</a>

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Train Dreams Screening

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ReelTalk - Train Dreams (2025)

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