Transcript Evaluating a Film

11/6/14 NEW DIRECTION FOR ESSAY! DO NOT
DO AS HOMEWORK…WE WILL DO THIS FIRST
ONE IN CLASS TOGETHER.
Daily Question: What Improv game is your
favorite? Why?
Agenda:
Quickly tell us your film critique
Improv except 5th
5th NOTES
WORK ON ESSAY
Homework: Bring in a film critique. Find in
newspaper, online, etc.
Movie critics examine and evaluate films, either for magazines and newspapers or for
broadcast media. Their goal is to assist moviegoers in deciding whether they should pay to
see a specific film.
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Movie Critic Job Description
Movie critics write comments about a film without telling too much about the story. They
critique the quality of a movie's writing, acting, lighting, filming and directing. A movie critic's
job requires a deep analysis of why they feel a film is good or bad. They need to be familiar
with different film genres. When writing their reviews, critics may compare certain films with
others of the same genre. Film critics may work as part of a team with other critics, and they
sometimes work for entertainment editors and online publications.
Movie Critic Duties
As part of their job, a movie critic may evaluate several movies a week, report on general
entertainment news, attend film festivals and premieres and analyze trends in movie ticket
sales. Movie critics discuss their opinions on films in broadcast media. They attend meetings
with editors and adhere to deadlines. They generally discuss the goals and meanings of the
films they analyze and give reviews that are entertaining and insightful.
During awards season, it is common for movie critics to give their opinions on the top
contenders for Golden Globe or Academy Awards. Well-respected movie critics have
opportunities to attend these awards shows. They may also interview actors about their work.
1. What elements of the film do I want to
evaluate?
•Script
•Acting
•Design
•Music and Sound
•Cinematography
•Editing
•Directing
•Special effects
•Audience reaction
•This film’s effect on society
What kind of film is it? Here are some examples of
genres:
•
Action/Adventure
•
Animated Film
•
Detective
•
Disaster
•
Documentary
•
Epic
•
Gangster
•
History
•
Horror
•
Musical
•
Romantic Comedy
•
Science Fiction
•
Thriller
2.
•
Introductory paragraph should
include a short synopsis of the film
that includes characters and actors’
names, the director’s name, and genre.
It should also include a thesis
sentence.
• The body of your paper
should contain three major
points; one major point/idea
per paragraph. Paragraphs
should be 4-5 sentences.
•
Conclusion:
paragraph should
conclude by
restating your
thesis, along with
your personal
opinion of the film.