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Learn how to watch movies, Chicago style!

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Why So Low?

Why does The Dark Knight film Heath Ledger's Joker from such low angles? 

Why the Silence?

What's the purpose of the art museum montage in Ferris Bueller's Day Off? 

Why So Pasty?

Why is Charlie Chaplin's makeup so white in the comedy His New Job?

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Through Chicago movies, master terminology used to describe film production and the art of filmmaking. 

Become an active movie-watcher with us and apply that new knowledge to your favorite films!

Classes run 30-60 min.

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All classes are offered virtually and by a Ph.D. who legit taught this stuff for a living.

Get a bite-sized history of Hollywood censorship and Chicago's role in the matter

Jun 14, 2023

12:00 AM

Chicago, Movies, and Censorship

Get a bite-sized history of Hollywood censorship and Chicago's role in the matter

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Free to all. Replay available to members

Revisit music from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to learn about a Hollywood term called "sneaking in and out."

Jun 28, 2023

12:00 AM

Sneaky Music in Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Revisit music from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to learn about a Hollywood term called "sneaking in and out"

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$5.99. Free for members

Master magic hour lighting while you analyze its role in the movie 'Somewhere in Time'

Oct 11, 2023

12:00 AM

Magic Hour in Somewhere in Time

Master magic hour lighting while you analyze its role in the movie 'Somewhere in Time'

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$5.99. Free for members

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