Cons and Cheats, Heroes or Villains? Six Films

Cons and Cheats, Heroes or Villains? Six Films

Fall (9 - 13 hours) | This course is completed

5 Summer Street Hanover, NH 03755 United States

Cana Hall

New Course

9/16/2019-10/28/2019

9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Mon

Download iCalendar

$80.00

No Class: September 30

Who or what is a con person? Who is a cheat? What does one do to achieve this status? Do we “root” for the con/cheat, or do we want to see his/her downfall? This movie class will attempt to explore those questions while viewing six different films that involve situations where someone is trying to game someone else or the system itself.

A preliminary list of films includes:
The Usual Suspects
Eight Men Out
The Big Short
The Manchurian Candidate
and perhaps Double Indemnity

As usual in my film classes, the last film will be a complete surprise. Will it fit the genre? You, the viewer/critic, must decide. A final list of films will be sent to all members who take this class. Closed captions will be used when available. Discussion is welcome. The films will receive an introduction and a summary after the showing. Please feel free to bring your own insights. We all learn more through participation and feedback.

  • There are no required texts for this course.

Tom Urgo has presented numerous classes for both ILEAD and Osher. He lawyered for 40+ years, held a world record verdict, and saved a park, but more importantly, tried to help as many people as possible with their legal issues. He also played (three-time MVP) and coached sports, and has been a photographer for most of his life. Along with law, Tom graduated college with a degree in Fine Arts and has had his photographs appear in national and local publications together with winning several best-in-show awards in juried photo competitions.