Hannah Jack
Writer • Lecturer • Film Historian
Hannah Jack is a professional writer for Turner Classic Movies whose scripted introductions can be heard before the movies that air on TCM every week. Hannah has also written hosted introductions for films streaming on HBO Max and FilmStruck, as well as classic movies screened in theaters around the country as part of the TCM Fathom Events Big Screen Classics Series.
Hannah has written intros delivered by all five TCM hosts: Ben Mankiewicz, Dave Karger, Alicia Malone, Jacqueline Stewart, and Eddie Muller. Hannah also appeared on Turner Classic Movies as a guest to co-introduce a classic film of her choice with TCM's original host, Robert Osborne.
Since 2020, Hannah has led monthly virtual lectures and discussions about classic Hollywood films through the Renew Theaters Deep Focus seminar series. Hannah has presented at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and on the TCM Classic Cruise and is frequently a guest speaker at special screenings and film festivals across the country.
Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL
9/29 @ 7:30pm ET: Dodsworth (1936) Deep Focus Lecture/Discussion
10/20 @ 7:30pm ET: The Bad Seed (1956) Deep Focus Lecture/Discussion
11/17 @ 7:30pm ET: Love Me or Leave Me (1955) Deep Focus Lecture/Discussion
LIVE
9/15 @ 7pm ET: Intro to Letty Lynton (1932) on 35mm @ Ambler Theater
9/22 @ 7pm ET: Intro to Letty Lynton (1932) @ County Theater
10/8 @ 7pm ET: Intro to Niagara (1953) @ Bryn Mawr Film Institute
11/15 @ 2pm ET: Noir City Philadelphia: Ask Eddie Muller LIVE @ Ambler Theater
Classic Hollywood Lecture Series
Rope (1948)
Westward the Women (1951)
Baby Face (1933)
A Patch of Blue (1965)
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Emily R.
"I'm usually pretty skeptical going into these kind of programs. Thrilled to say I really enjoyed it. Hannah was extremely was engaging and so knowledgeable."
Mark T.
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"Hannah was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and a complete joy to listen to!"