When you create a title/headline for your film review or evaluation, you should become a critical thinker and get creative with your words.
Tag: Noel Manning
(Ch. 5) Four Easy Steps to a 600-Word Film Review
Writing a film review in 600-words takes patience, judgement, and a great sense of understanding how to self-edit (READ MORE)
(Ch.5) Acting: A Natural Way of Life … or is it?
If one was going to try to judge Johnny Depp’s performance in Edward Scissorhands compared to Tom Hanks (READ MORE)
(Ch. 4) Jay Forry: Blind Film Critic
Jay’s unique approach of breaking the mold of reviewing a visual medium has brought him international attention. (READ MORE)
(Ch. 4) Sound Advice
The importance of understanding sound design and the use of music is something that directors think about in nearly every stage of the filmmaking process (pre-production, production, and post-production).(READ MORE)
(Ch. 3) Adaptations A-Z
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)
(Ch 3) Truth & Film A-Z
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)
(Ch. 3) 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)
(Ch. 3) Understanding Adaptations
Nearly 88% of the box-office top ten for the past decade are adapted or based on some other source material…
(Ch. 3) Color Me Intrigued: The Psychology of Film Color
Art color theory has been transferred onto the cinema canvas with amazing success, and filmmakers have learned (and are still learning) how to manipulate audience emotions…
(Ch. 2) History & Hollywood (evaluation assignment option) – Due Feb. 24
This film assignment allows you to explore film history & films about filmmaking …(READ MORE)
(Ch.1) When “Story” is the Genre
Did you know that there is more to story-genre than comedy, drama, horror … (READ MORE)
