(Ch. 1) Writing Assignment for Film Journal “Baggage” Due Feb. 10

For your personal film journal this week, I want you to explore your personal film baggage in more detail.

(Ch. 11) Reviewing Political Films

When we view political films we will discover that viewers are not the only ones with bias; filmmakers creating projects can present their leanings in cinema as well. (READ MORE)

(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 2) Response Post due Jan. 25

Response post (story, character, baggage) After reading chapter one on story, character …

(Module 2) Film Community Responds to Baggage

What other critics say about how to handle “film baggage” … (read more)

Module 2: Baggage: What is it, and how can I unpack it?

What is your film bias, or prejudice, or baggage …. (READ MORE)