The VBMA’s Film Studies program, with instructor Diane Thelen, offers a thoughtful exploration of cinema, blending classic and contemporary films designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain. During the 2025-26 season, participants can attend class at the VBMA on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm or stream the films from the comfort of their homes. Registered students will receive weekly emails with film handouts, streaming links, and instructions. Following the in-house screening, we invite attendees to participate in a brief, optional “talk-back” session, providing an opportunity to discuss thoughts and questions about the film with classmates.
This package includes the following Film Studies series dates:
October 14-November 11, 2025From Page to Screen: The Impact of Books and Writers on Cinema
November 18- December 16, 2025Masterpieces, Models, and Muses: Reflections on What Inspires Art
January 6-February 3, 2026Journeys on the Orient Express: Exploring Eastern Cultures
February 10 –March 10, 2026It’s All Relative: The Curious World of Family Connections
March 17-April 14, 2026Child’s Play: Grown-Up Lessons our Children Teach Us