Movie Madness University is back with the perfect summer assignment: Join author and film critic Shawn Levy on July 9 at 7:30pm for a seminar on the breezy 1964 Beatles vehicle A HARD DAY’S NIGHT! The film follows the Fab Four on a high-velocity romp through London on the day of a concert as the clock ticks down to showtime. Director Richard Lester’s snapshot of the exuberant young Beatles is part music video, part mockumentary, and pure, life-affirming fun to watch. BUY TICKETS NOW!
In this MMU Online seminar, Shawn will explore the cultural and historical context of the film, dig into what it tells us about the Beatles themselves, and examine how director Richard Lester’s stylistic innovations would influence music videos and filmmaking for years to come.
Your ticket provides access to a pre-recorded lecture and a spot in our virtual discussion on July 9 at 7:30pm. Please note that you will need to find and watch the film on your own.
About the instructor:
Shawn Levy is the international bestselling author of nine books of biography and pop culture history, including The Castle on Sunset, Paul Newman: A Life, Rat Pack Confidential, and Ready, Steady, Go! The Smashing Rise and Giddy Fall of Swinging London. A former film critic for The Oregonian and KGW-TV, he has written for The New York Times, Interview, Sight and Sound, Variety, The Guardian, The Village Voice, The Black Rock Beacon, and many other publications. He is not the Shawn Levy who produces and directs Stranger Things, and, no, he doesn't know how to contact him. See www.shawnlevy.com for more information.
What is MMU Online?
MMU Online is a virtual education program from the Hollywood Theatre and Movie Madness, featuring lectures and discussions hosted by film experts.
1. Purchase a ticket. With your purchase, you will receive access to a pre-recorded lecture to watch on your own.
2. Find and watch the film. Please note that MMU is not offering direct access to any films. All MMU featured films are available to rent on major VOD services for under $5. A HARD DAY’S NIGHT is rentable on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, and elsewhere. Contact us if you have difficulty finding a title.
3. Submit questions in advance. Email us any questions you’d like the instructor to answer! You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar, but giving us some advance notice helps us better prepare.
4. Join us for a virtual seminar, where our instructor will discuss the film and answer your questions.
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