Course detail: 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.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OS26502F

Schedule: The classes will be held on Tuesdays June 9, 16 and 23 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM and the film screening will held on Saturday, June 27 from noon to 3 PM.
Times: 06:30pm-08:30pm CDT

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Abby Olcese

Facility Detail

KU Edwards Campus, 163 Regnier Hall, In-Person
12610 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.