Kris ‘Pepper’ Hambrick
As an informal educator, podcast host/guest, and SIFF presenter, I’ve presented on various film-related topics both in person and virtually. Talk to me about coming to your organization/club/meeting for a tailored, interactive talk about any of the following topics, or I will work with you to tailor one to your unique group needs!
The Legacy of Alfred Hitchcock — Why we can’t get enough
The Beatles on Film — Fact and Fiction and the Fate of the Fab Four
James Dean 70 Years Later
Gangster Movies — James Cagney to Robert de Niro, and beyond
The History of the Movie Musical — Escapist fluff? Social commentary? Or both?
100 Years of Sherlock Holmes — The Great Detective has taken hundreds of forms!
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” But what does that mean when it comes to what may be the most prolific fictional character on screen? From 1908 to 2025, Holmes has been appeared on screens big and small over 250 times. The character affords a wide variety of interpretations and has been popular with some of the best performers of our times. Grab the nearest deerstalker hat, a briar pipe, and your best knowledge of deduction as we uncover “What is the truth of Sherlock Holmes?”
Rock n’ Roll on Film — How Hollywood capitalized on a teen craze
Set in Seattle — Movies that take place or were filmed here!
From Tugboat Annie to Sleepless in Seattle to Fifty Shades of Grey, Seattle has a long history as a place to set a story, film a story, or even both! We’ll talk about the legacy Seattle has left on film, what it says about our city, what it leaves out, and share our favorites. Whether you’re a Fabulous Baker Boy, McQ, Elvis, or Lloyd Dobbler standing outside with a boombox, there’s something to discover about Seattle through the lens of how the rest of the world sees us.
The 60’s Film Renaissance
Star Trek: Changing the Future from the Past — How Star Trek on TV and on film impacted our lives
Starting with the original series in 1966, and continuing up to today’s Strange New Worlds, Star Trek on television and in cinema has shown us a future where we solve our earthly differences, meet and work with other species, and explore the stars. In this talk we’ll catch up on the series you might have missed and talk about the type of future they envision for us. How likely is that future, and what is science fiction’s role in showing us both the good and the bad possibilities? We’ll also talk about some of our favorite characters, moments, and scientific and cultural contributions directly related to this franchise which will turn 60 next year!