GENINT 721.768

Osher (50+). In this course, we view The Conversation (1974) and Godfather II (1974) and study both scripts.

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Duration

As few as 8 weeks

Units

0.0

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In Person

Cost

Starting at $80.00

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About This Course

In this course, we view The Conversation (1974) and Godfather II (1974), before studying both scripts. We look at themes, story development, character development, foreshadowing, shot choices, rising action, and climax. In short, we discuss everything that goes into writing a screenplay and how each screenplay came into fruition in the films. The instructor, took part in the shootings of both films, and reveals how the actual production went, including the action behind the scenes. If possible, a field trip to Paramount will be scheduled outside of class time.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Format

June 25 - August 13

Thursday 1:00PM - 3:00PM PT

Instructor:

Vincent Coppola

REG#

408566

Fee:

$80.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.

Deadline

Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

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Discussion

Thu Jun 25, 2026

1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT