Great Men of the Silver Screen
Tuesdays, October 7 - November 4 (five sessions); 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; The Villages- Vineyard Center; Fee: $65
| When |
Oct 07, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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| Where | The Villages: Vineyard Center |
Movies have molded our lives and reflect the times we live in. The actors were all handsome and many could act. Some made us laugh; some made us cry. We will explore the male actors and the films they made. Why did some have long and thrilling careers and some faded away? There will be time to discuss your favorite actors and films, so come prepared with your list. Note: Cy Axelrad, course instructor, has suggested several films for each week. Please try to view them before the class meeting. They are available from the public library, Netflix, Hollywood, Blockbuster and other film outlets. Why not invite friends and neighbors to take this class with you? Its great fun to see a film together and then discuss it. Get that popcorn popping! October 7 -A quick look at the stars of the silent films, followed by a discussion of the early years of the talkies. See Humphrey Bogart in Petrified Forest and James Cagney in White Heat.
October 14 -The greats of the 30s, 40s and 50s: Grant, Cooper, Fonda, Gable, Steward and Tracy to name a few. See Gentlemen's Agreement with the wonderful Mr. Peck.
October 21 -A discussion on who is really great and who is not: Marlon Brando, Kirk Douglas and the famous John Wayne. See The Shootist.
October 28 - What makes for success and longevity in a film career? Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Al Pacino, not to forget DeNiro and Nickelson. See Tootsie and A Few Good Men.
November 4 - The new guys are on the screen: Clooney, Pitt and Depp. See Good Night and Good Luck.
Cy Axelrad was director of publications at the State University of New York-Farmingdale from 1982 to 1995. She received the SUNY-CUAD Distinguished Service Award in 1991. Cy earned a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. She regularly teaches film courses for the Brandeis University National Women's Committee and the Osher Institute and is a lifelong film buff. Cy volunteers her time to teach this course, making a gift of her expertise and time to the Osher Institute and its members.
