roxy film academy presents:
Exploring cinema classes
Discover the world of cinema through the Roxy Film Academy. Open to the public, this course explores the history, evolution, and lasting impact of film genres through engaging screenings, lively discussions, and expert analysis taught by local film instructor Nathaniel Solberg. Whether you’re a lifelong movie lover or new to film studies, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the art of cinema while connecting with Missoula’s vibrant film community.
film noir: a history in shadows
Instructor: Nathaniel Solberg
Mondays in November, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
(November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30)
In The Roxy Theater Annex
This course examines the history and evolution of film noir, from its origins in German Expressionism, hard-boiled detective fiction, and American crime cinema to its transformation into contemporary neo-noir. Through close analysis of influential films, students will explore noir’s distinctive visual style, narrative conventions, characters, and recurring themes of crime, corruption, desire, paranoia, alienation, and fatalism. The course traces the development of noir from the classical period of the 1940s and 1950s through its reinvention in the 1960s and 1970s and its continued influence on contemporary cinema.
About the instructor
nathaniel solberg
Nathaniel Solberg is a local, Missoula born, Film Professor who specializes in genre studies and film history. He recently graduated from the University of Montana with an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Film Studies and Literature. Nathaniel has been a long-time attendee of The Roxy Theater and has helped teach courses through UM here at the theater. Some of his main focuses in film are Science Fiction and Horror genres, which were both genre courses he taught at the University of Montana in the past. When he isn’t enjoying a new movie at The Roxy, you may find him skiing the slopes of local ski hill Montana Snowbowl, swinging his golf clubs at the course, or reading the next sci-fi novel out in the forest. Nathaniel is also the manager of locally owned ski shop Gull Ski and Snowboard for the past decade. A favorite film of his (which is hard to pick) is usually John Carpenters “The Thing”, a true cinematic masterpiece. See you at the movies!
upcoming programs
montana film office presentation
Sunday, October 25, 2026
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Join the Montana Film Office at the Roxy Theater for a presentation of the various programs they run and how they can help get your film made in Montana.
Food and Drinks provided by the Montana Film Office
