Great Movies: Comedy Classics

What makes a hit comedy? It should be easy, as everyone likes to laugh. But good comedy is complex, involving perfect timing, surprise, and sharp wit. Join us to hear about the background of each movie and then laugh together as we watch classic comedies— Some Like It Hot, Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, and Bull Durham.

Lynda Tisdell, a former high school English teacher, saw Peter Pan at the age of six and has never forgotten it. Passionate about movies, she has studied them, endlessly discussed them, and dreamed about them. She has previously taught many great movie courses, recently “Broadway and Hollywood: Backstage Stories,” “Great Movies: Courage,” “Great Movies: Children and Their Families,” as well as many others.