F2518 The Maltese Falcon vs. Chinatown

F2518 The Maltese Falcon vs. Chinatown

Class | Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

29995 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334 United States
3rd Floor
10/30/2025 (one day)
1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Th

F2518 The Maltese Falcon vs. Chinatown

Class | Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

Let's explore two iconic film noir masterpieces—The Maltese Falcon and Chinatown—and explore how each portrays the hard-boiled detective navigating a world of corruption, moral ambiguity, and elusive justice. While both films share classic noir themes, they differ in tone, style, and cultural context. This class will compare and contrast their storytelling, characters, and deeper messages. Attendees should be familiar with both films prior to the session, as interactive discussion and critical analysis will be encouraged. Join us for a thought-provoking look at how noir evolved from the 1940s to the 1970s.

In Person - Recorded

O'Brien, Sharon
Sharon O'Brien

Sharon O’Brien has been active with SOAR from the very beginning. She serves as chair of the Literary Society SIG and the Detective Novel Club, and co-chairs the First Friday Movie Club. O’Brien taught English and Women’s Studies at Siena Heights University for 22 years.