'GENRE' | FILM COURSE
Fridays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November
Course Sessions: 11am – 12:30pm
A new four-part film course at Linden Hall Studio in the heart of Deal. Taught by John Wischmeyer, Cinema Lecturer at City Lit.
John Wischmeyer returns to LHS with a new four-part course exploring some of cinema's most enduring and influential genres.
From the sweeping landscapes of the Western to the shadowy intrigue of Film Noir, this course examines how different genres developed their own distinctive visual styles, storytelling traditions and emotional impact. Each morning session will explore the history, themes and techniques of a classic genre, followed by an afternoon matinee screening of a landmark film that exemplifies it.
The course features four celebrated classics: Shane (Western), Written on the Wind (Melodrama), Only Angels Have Wings (Romance) and The Maltese Falcon (Film Noir). Together, they offer a fascinating journey through Hollywood's golden age and reveal how genre has shaped some of the greatest films ever made.
COURSE FORMAT
Each Friday includes a film lecture and discussion:
11:00am – 12:30pm
Optional matinee screening of the film discussed in the session:
1:30pm
Participants attending the morning course receive a discounted ticket for this afternoon screening.
FILMS & TOPICS INCLUDE
Friday 6th November – WESTERN
- Matinee Screening: Shane (1953, George Stevens) starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur.
Friday 13th November – MELODRAMA
- Matinee Screening: Written on the Wind (1956, Douglas Sirk) starring Lauren Bacall and Rock Hudson.
Friday 20th November – ROMANCE
- Matinee Screening: Only Angels Have Wings (1939, Howard Hawks) starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur.
Friday 27th November – FILM NOIR
- Matinee Screening: The Maltese Falcon (1941, John Huston) starring Humphrey Bogart.
Course session: 11am – 12:30pm
Optional film screening: 1:30pm
TICKET OPTIONS
Film Course (morning sessions)
£12 per session
£40 for the full four-week course
Matinee Film Screenings
£10 per film
£6 for those attending the morning course session
Full Course + All Screenings Package
£60 total
Morning film course sessions and afternoon screenings can be booked separately.
Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits during session intervals.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Please read the booking options carefully before purchasing tickets below. If you need assistance, a member of the gallery team will be happy to help.