Instructor: Abby Olcese

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Abby Olcese is the film editor at The Pitch, a contributor to Sojourners, Rogerebert.com and Paste and the author of Films for all Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies. She is an experienced film critic with a special interest in the connections between movies, social justice and Christian spirituality."

Classes by this instructor


Let's All Go to the Movies: Film Critique and Conversation

Learn how to watch a movie like a film critic with veteran film critic Abby Olcese and join other Osher students for a specially curated film screening and discussion. This is a three-part course explores the fundamentals of filmmaking and film criticism designed to help the everyday movie fan understand how critical thinking works when watching a movie - and how to apply those concepts to watching movies at home or with friends and expanding their cinematic horizons. To top it off, we'll meet on a Saturday to view a film curated by Abby. She'll lead a discussion following the screening. We'll bring the popcorn and candy!Includes three-session class, private film screening and refreshments.
March 9-28, 2026, Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility In Person
June 9-27, 2026, KU Edwards Campus, 163 Regnier Hall, In-Person