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                                                                BEM 350<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CINEMA HISTORY I<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical Review Essay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due Date:<\/strong>11\/30\/21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>Six (6) full pages in length. Double-spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, typewritten, stapled, carefully proofread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may write on any of the films screened in class. To write about another film released between 1895-1945, you must get instructor approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your assignment is to write a 6-page Critical Review<\/strong> of one of the feature films viewed in class this semester. For your essay, construct an argument<\/u><\/strong> (thesis statement) that addresses the film\u2019shistorical, artistic, formal, thematic, technical, or cultural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCitizen Kane\u201d set the standard for A-list film noir motion pictures in the U.S.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technical innovations utilized in \u201cCitizen Kane\u201d made it one of the most influential films in U.S. history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari\u201dcontains many conventions of German Expressionistic film of the 1920\u2019s and \u201830\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differences between \u201cSwing Time\u201d and \u201cGolddiggers of 1933\u201d represent the dramatic changes brought about by the implementation of the Production Code in Hollywood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support your argument, you will need to use specific evidence\/details from 3-5 scenes from your film and<\/em> you will also need to incorporate four<\/u><\/strong>approved sources<\/em> to either support your position or to provide an alternative viewpoint\/interpretation as a counter-argument\u2014that you acknowledge before turning back to re-affirm your own argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:you may only use sources identified on the Sources and Film Journals List(see below)<\/strong>\u2014you may use Mast and Kawin, however, as one<\/u><\/strong> of your four<\/u><\/strong> critical sources. You must also cite the film and sources in a works cited page using MLA, APA, or Chicago style. Finally, be sure to include a good, creative title, one which lets the reader know what your essay is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The paper grade will be based on the following criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Clarity and quality of the thesis;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use and analysis of specific, relevant evidence\/details from the film to support your argument;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Engagement with and understanding of the film\u2019s historical, artistic, formal, thematic,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

technical, or cultural significance;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Incorporation of approved sources from the sources listed;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Proper citation of your film and sources according to MLA, APA, or Chicago style;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Addressing the topic\/following the requirements of the prompt; and,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Overall effectiveness of grammar, mechanics, and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. As you probably know, you will need to establish a strong thesis as the foundation of your argument. In fact, it\u2019s often best for your reader if you state your thesis<\/u><\/strong> clearly at the end of the introductory paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. I recommend watching your film at least two more times and taking notes as you do. Then, look at your notes and start generating a thesis statement. In your second and subsequent viewings, refine your thesis AND select specific evidence\/details from 3-5 scenes in the film that you will use\/analyze to support your thesis argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Revise your first draft, polish it, then proofread your final draft carefully. I expect your writing to be the best you can make it.  You will submit your paper as a hard copy to me on or before 11\/30\/21.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Finally, don\u2019t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approved Popular and Trade Sources for Critical Review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mast and Bruce Kawin, A Short History of the Movies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertainment Weekly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Yorker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salon.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Public Radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slate.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Sun-Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Francisco Chronicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newsweek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Observer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Village Voice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Atlantic Monthly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolling Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Observer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Reader<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hollywood Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christian Science Monitor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Berardinelli \u2013 Reel Views<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approved Academic Film Journals <\/strong>for Critical Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bright Lights Film Journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cahiers du Cinema  
Canadian Journal of Film Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camera Obscura<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Reader Brief Reviews   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CineAction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cineaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinema Journal (renamed The Journal of Cinema and Media Studies<\/em> in October 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinema Scope   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinetext<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feminist Media Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film & History   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Comment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Criticism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Journal   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Quarterly   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film-Philosophy   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framework: The Journal of Cinema and Media  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images: A Journal of Film and Popular Culture   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Federation of Film Archives   
International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journal of Popular Film and Television<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journal of Religion and Film<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump Cut: A Review of Contemporary Media   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinema<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KoreanFilm.org   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literature\/Film Quarterly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MCLC Resource Center  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediascape<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MedieKultur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movie: A Journal of Film Criticism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Times: Movies   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Cinemas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Script: Essays in Film & the Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse Shot  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rouge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scope: An Online Journal of Film and TV Studies  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screening the Past   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senses of Cinema   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senses of Cinema Great Directors Index   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sight & Sound   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies in French Cinema   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies in Hispanic Cinemas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synoptique: The Journal of Film and Film Studies   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upperstall.com (Indian Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide Angle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide Screen   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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