Virtual movie series

Let’s Go to the Movies … at Home!

let's discuss

Classic Movie Musicals

This virtual watch-party on movie musicals is paired with an engaging video intro by Bill and, a week later, with an online discussion of the classic you’ve just seen.

Participants can stream the film at home at their convenience. The following Thursday, Rudman will host a live discussion via Zoom to discuss the film in real time! Both the introductions and discussion recordings are posted right here so you can come back and watch anytime.

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How the Program Works

Join the mailing list

Sign up for our mailing list to receive written and video introductions to each of the films in our series.

read and watch the introductions

On the last Thursday of each month, email list subscribers will receive a video introduction from Bill that gives an inside look at what to expect before viewing the film.

Watch the Film at Home

TMTP will provide several sites from which that month's film can be rented or purchased.

Join the Live Discussion

The following Thursday, Bill will host a live discussion via Zoom to explore the film in real time!

join from the comfort of your home

Upcoming Movies

Blue Moon (2025)

On a devastating night in March 1943, the great lyricist Lorenz Hart sees his 25-year partnership with Richard Rodgers destroyed. The opening of Oklahoma!, Rodgers’s first collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II, will usher in a new era for the American musical, and Hart will be left behind. Starring ETHAN HAWKE in an Oscar-nominated role.

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The Gay Divorcee (1934)

FRED ASTAIRE and GINGER ROGERS in their first starring roles! A delightful escapade about marriage, divorce and all the romantic complications in between, with songs including the Oscar-winning “The Continental” and Cole Porter’s eternal “Night and Day.”

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go beyond the screen

Archived Video Intros

The Harvey Girls (1946)

Starring Judy Garland, John Hodiak, Angela Lansbury

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The Barkleys of Broadway (1949)

Starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

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Li’l Abner (1959)

Starring Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Stubby Kaye

See the recap