Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Classic romantic comedies is one of the oldest genres of film.  Its roots go back at least as far as Shakespeare’s comedies, which have been updated and retold countless times on film.  The universal themes appeal to us all – boy meets girl, someone screws up and boy loses girl, boy gets girl, and we have a happy, satisfying ending.  In this series, we’re going to examine some of the best loved romantic comedies from the ’30’s and ’40’s, beginning with the stylish comedies of Ernst Lubitsch, followed by iconic screwball comedies. Suggested titles include: It Happened One Night & Ninotchka.