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Upcoming Talks

See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person.

In-Person Talks

  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Visit (virtually) the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' house in suburban Chicago, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the movie's complex theme of home
  • Private: Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline
    Private: Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline
    Nov 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Nov 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
    Uncover the gritty plots, seedy characters, and dangerous cities—counting Chicago!—that make up American film noir.
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home
    Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, USA
    Visit (virtually) the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' house in suburban Chicago, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the movie's complex theme of home
  • Holiday Chaos: Behind the Scenes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
    Holiday Chaos: Behind the Scenes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
    Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Mary Jo McGuire's, 2251 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    Yule love it! Unwrap the holiday magic and dive into the world of the Griswold family
  • Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
    Celebrate Festivus with a fun, expert-led talk exploring its origins, "Seinfeld" debut, quirky rituals, and lasting pop culture appeal
  • Private: Christmas in Chicago: Location and Legacy in While You Were Sleeping
    Private: Christmas in Chicago: Location and Legacy in While You Were Sleeping
    Dec 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Dec 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
    Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
    Visit three Chicago locations from "While You Were Sleeping," and consider the importance of Saul, the Jewish elder guiding this Christmas rom-com
  • Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us
    Dec 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Dec 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
    Celebrate Festivus with a fun, expert-led talk exploring its origins, "Seinfeld" debut, quirky rituals, and lasting pop culture appeal

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Virtual Tours and Talks

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