In this course, we explore Alfred Hitchcock's brilliant techniques of integrating elements including script, music, cinematography, editing, and production design to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. We also discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges the director faced dealing with his own stars and the Hollywood studios to bring his singular vision to the screen. Our set of five films begins with Hitchcock’s personal favorite—Shadow of a Doubt (1943), the story of how evil comes to an innocent family in small-town America. In Lifeboat (1944), Hitchcock devises a thriller taking place on a single lifeboat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Strangers on a Train (1951) is based on the story by Patricia Highsmith and offers possibly the most ingenious plot and the most original villain in any of his films. Notorious is an intense love story between Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, and features what has been called the most notorious kiss in Hollywood history, one cleverly designed to slip past the censors. Finally, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) serves as a master class in the art of creating unrelenting excitement as it hurtles to a stunning climax with the clash of cymbals at London’s Royal Albert Hall. It is not necessary to have taken part one to enjoy part two.
Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 01, 2024
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 23, 2024
1:00PM PT - 3:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Mon Sep 30, 2024
1:00PM PT - 3:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Mon Oct 7, 2024
1:00PM PT - 3:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Mon Oct 14, 2024
1:00PM PT - 3:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Mon Oct 21, 2024
1:00PM PT - 3:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
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