Iconic Directors of the Golden Age
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Golden Age of Hollywood
Explore the historical context and key characteristics of the Golden Age of Hollywood (1920s-1960s)

Module #2
Alfred Hitchcock:The Master of Suspense
Delve into the life and work of Alfred Hitchcock, discussing his impact on the thriller genre and notable films like Psycho and Vertigo

Module #3
Hitchcocks Early Years:From Silent Films to Talkies
Analyze Hitchcocks early films, including The Man Who Knew Too Much and Blackmail, and his transition to sound

Module #4
Billy Wilder:The Wit and Wisdom of a Hollywood Legend
Examine the career of Billy Wilder, from his early days in Berlin to his Hollywood successes with Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard

Module #5
Wilders Dark Comedies:The Apartment and The Seven Year Itch
Explore Wilders mastery of dark comedy, focusing on The Apartment and The Seven Year Itch, starring Marilyn Monroe

Module #6
John Ford:The Poet of the American West
Discover the life and work of John Ford, discussing his impact on the Western genre and iconic films like The Searchers and Stagecoach

Module #7
Fords Irish Heritage:The Quiet Man and The Informer
Analyze Fords exploration of his Irish roots, focusing on The Quiet Man and The Informer, and their impact on his filmmaking style

Module #8
Orson Welles:The Wunderkind of Hollywood
Examine the meteoric rise and tumultuous career of Orson Welles, discussing Citizen Kane and other notable works

Module #9
Welles Innovative Storytelling:Touch of Evil and The Magnificent Ambersons
Explore Welles experimental approach to narrative, focusing on Touch of Evil and The Magnificent Ambersons

Module #10
Howard Hawks:The Master of Genre-Bending
Delve into the career of Howard Hawks, discussing his versatility and iconic films like Red River, Rio Bravo, and His Girl Friday

Module #11
Hawks Screwball Comedies:Bringing Up Baby and His Girl Friday
Analyze Hawks mastery of screwball comedy, focusing on Bringing Up Baby and His Girl Friday

Module #12
Fritz Lang:The Visual Stylist
Explore the life and work of Fritz Lang, discussing his influence on film noir and iconic films like Metropolis and M

Module #13
Langs Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films:Metropolis and Woman in the Moon
Examine Langs early experimentation with science fiction and fantasy, focusing on Metropolis and Woman in the Moon

Module #14
William Wyler:The Craftsman of Hollywood
Discuss the career of William Wyler, exploring his work on Wuthering Heights, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Ben-Hur

Module #15
Wylers Epics:Ben-Hur and The Big Country
Analyze Wylers approach to epic filmmaking, focusing on Ben-Hur and The Big Country

Module #16
David Lean:The Master of Epic Romance
Examine the life and work of David Lean, discussing his impact on epic romance and iconic films like Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago

Module #17
Leans Early Years:Brief Encounter and Great Expectations
Explore Leans early filmmaking career, focusing on Brief Encounter and Great Expectations

Module #18
The Influence of European Émigrés
Discuss the impact of European émigrés like Ernst Lubitsch, Otto Preminger, and Max Ophüls on Hollywood filmmaking

Module #19
The Rise of Method Acting:Marlon Brando and James Dean
Explore the emergence of Method acting in the 1950s, focusing on Marlon Brando and James Dean

Module #20
The Golden Age of Hollywood:A Legacy of Innovation
Reflect on the lasting impact of the Golden Age of Hollywood on filmmaking, featuring interviews with contemporary directors and industry professionals

Module #21
Case Study:The Making of a Classic - Casablanca
Dive into the production history of Casablanca, exploring the behind-the-scenes stories and creative decisions that shaped this iconic film

Module #22
Case Study:The Making of a Classic - Rear Window
Analyze the production of Rear Window, examining Hitchcocks directing style and the films lasting influence on the thriller genre

Module #23
The Golden Age of Hollywood:A Comparative Analysis
Compare and contrast the styles, themes, and directing techniques of the iconic directors covered in the course

Module #24
The Legacy of the Golden Age:Contemporary Filmmaking
Explore how contemporary filmmakers continue to draw inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring examples from modern cinema

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Iconic Directors of the Golden Age career

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Iconic Directors of the Golden Age ( 25 Modules )

Iconic Directors of the Golden Age
( 25 Modules )