Module 5 -Songs that Tell Stories

The following is a list (of user submitted) songs that tell stories with characters, conflict, resolution and sometimes settings, inciting incidents and a complete following of the Freytag Story Arc. 

(Module 5) Notes, Reminders and Assignments

This week, we will explore cinema through the lens of the camera and cinematography color theory …

(Module 5) Dialogue/Response Post Assignment (Due Feb. 15)

Answer all three of the following: Camera, Color-Theory, Adaptation,

Module 5 Overview

When we think of film, we are immediately reminded that it is a visual medium. This week, we will explore cinema through the lens of the camera and cinematography. We will discover the importance and uses …

Module 5 – Discussion Board

After engaging in this module you should address four of the following questions …

Review Assignment 2 (Due Feb. 16)

Submit a review on an adaptation, biopic, based on a true story film, screenplay-driven film, or a film celebrating cinematography (film options are located on theFilmcritic.org in modules 4&5 or by the links above. Once complete, email your document or link to …

Module 5 Filmmaker Interactions

In this module we’re exploring adaptations, biopics, and based on true story films (among others). Many of these films also fall into “period film” categories which will explore more in future modules. The filmmakers featured here have created films connected to one or more of these categories.

(Module 5) Top Ten Things Not To Do in Film Criticism

There are several things we all know to do in relation to film reviewing … but equally important is “what not to do”… (READ MORE)

(Module 5) Evaluating Remakes and Sequels

If at all possible it is best to review a remake after watching the original film or an earlier version (Read more)

Adaptations A-Z *More films for review consideration

While there is no perfect definitive collection of film adaptations, I thought I’d take another route. Today, I’m offering you an A-Z look at a few films worthy of investigating. (READ MORE)

(Module 5) Understanding Adaptations

Nearly 88% of  the box-office top ten for the past decade are adapted or based on some other source material…

Truth and Film A-Z * More films to consider for review assignment

Anytime we hear or see the words – “based on a true story” or “inspired by actual events” – we may find ourselves wanting to know more, or wanting to explore the real story. (READ MORE)