Movie Madness University (MMU), a film appreciation program from the Hollywood Theatre and Movie Madness, has a jam-packed month with multiple one-night only classes as well as a four-week class. From allegorical environmental devastation to life-affirming creative collaborations to movies about boxing, there’s likely something for everyone in the mix.
The one-night classes give attendees a taste of MMU without taking the full four-week plunge. Each class includes a lecture, screening and discussion with your fellow film fans. There’s Home Movies with lead instructor Kia Geraths Saturday, April 15, 2 pm looking at the 2012 documentary that helped put Sarah Polley on the map as a filmmaker to watch. Step into the ring with Geraths Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 pm for a class about the Ryan Coogler-directed boxing film that took the “Rocky” franchise in exciting new directions. Celebrate Earth Day (Saturday, April 22) with Queer horror programmer Anthony Hudson to analyze the mysteries and symbology of Darren Aronofsky’s controversial 2017 shocker at 7 pm. Finally, guest instructor Richard Pinheiro will explore how the only X-rated film to ever win Best Picture subverts traditional American iconography on Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 pm.
Attendees can also take the full plunge with the multi-week class, Best Directors: Daniels, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Taught by Max Swanson, a nonfiction/experimental filmmaker/performer, writer, educator and organizer, the class takes a deep dive into the collaborative genius of Daniel Schienert and Daniel Kwan, collectively known as “Daniels.” It will explore the creative partnership that led up to the historic moment that their indie blockbuster Everything Everywhere All At Once became the most awarded film of all time by taking home seven Oscars.
All classes are held at Movie Madness, 4320 SE Belmont St., in their state-of-the-art miniplex. More information, including costs that range $10-$75, and registration at .