Posts tagged CRITICISM
How to Write a Movie Review (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Most movie reviews are just a plot summary wearing a star rating. They walk you through the whole story, then end with “it was good” or “it was boring.” That is a recap, not a review. Nobody needs you to retell the film. They can watch it themselves. What they want to know is whether it is worth their time and why. Learning how to write a movie review is really about learning to make that case clearly. It follows a repeatable process, whether you are posting on a blog, turning in a school assignment, or building your own site. 

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Fantasy/Animation: David Bordwell (1947-2024)

To mark the life of distinguished film theorist and historian David Bordwell (1947-2024), and to add to the many tributes from across the disciplines of film and media studies, Chris and Alex have begun to collect some of Professor Bordwell’s writings that connect to fantasy and animation both in print and on his website davidbordwell.net and accompanying blog Observations on Film Art.

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