Curious Minds // Leading Ladies: The Great Actresses of the Modern Movies with Johanna Schneller
In this six-week course, The Globe and Mail’s Johanna Schneller will explore how the actresses we most revere are also a bellwether for the culture at large. What kind of women do we laud? When, and why? Focusing on screen icons like Audrey Hepburn, Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep and Halle Berry before widening out to examine their talented peers, we’ll explore how the role of Actress has changed since the 1960s, reflecting what society thinks of women and what we want them to represent. We’ll chart how the rise of the Hollywood blockbuster pushed actresses to the margins, and into independent films; and how the rise of women writers and directors is bringing them back to the centre of their own stories. We’ll focus on a few key actresses per decade, show lots of clips, and feature spirited discussions with special surprise guests.
This course is led by Johanna Schneller, one of North America’s leading entertainment journalists. A popular film columnist at The Globe and Mail, Johanna has interviewed and profiled many of the wonderful actresses at the centre of this series.
Sponsored by Hollywood Suite
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Fridays, January 25 - March 8, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Six-week course: $63 (Members: $54, $42, Free)
Single class: $21 (Members: $17, $14, Free)
DETAILS
506 Bloor St West
Toronto ON M5S 1Y3
Canada
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506 Bloor St West
Toronto ON M5S 1Y3
Canada