Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Final Film Critiqe

Final Film Critique

Review the critical analysis
questions in the “Conclusion and Critic’s Resource” section of your textbook.
Write an eight to ten page film critique (excluding the cover and reference
pages) of an American feature film of your choosing. Use the list of critical
analysis questions provided in your textbook as a guide while writing your
paper.

Areas that must be covered:

• Storytelling
• Acting
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Sound
• Style and Directing
• Impact of society on the film and vice versa
• Genre
• Application of at least one approach to analysis and
  interpretation
• Overall textual themes

Writing Tips:

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Students must select a film that
they have not previously explored in class, either in written assignments or
discussion posts.

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Students must establish a coherent
thesis statement in the introduction of their paper with a claim that they
intend to prove. The body of the essay serves to support the thesis through an
analysis of the film and other relevant material. Avoid simply rehashing
descriptive material from other source.

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Support your thesis through textual
and formal analysis. Refer to specific shots, scenes, characters, stylistic
devices, and themes in the film.

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As much as possible, use technical,
literary and industry terms to make your points.

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If needed, you may use additional
resources to support your claims. Suggested sources might include academic
books and articles; film reviews; and personal opinions from reputable film
critics and scholars. Information other than production details obtained from
popular sources such as The Internet Movie Database and Wikipedia is not
considered reputable.

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Only use plot information to support
the thematic points of the paper. Include only one to two sentences of plot
summary when explaining each of the required filmic elements.

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Also, students should not choose a
film that the authors of the textbook have analyzed in detail.

Writing the Final Film Critique
The Final Film Critique:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages (excluding the
   cover and reference pages) in length and formatted according to APA style
   as outlined in your approved style guide.
2. Must include a cover page with the following:

• Name of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted