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 5 th 5 th 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. View 4 Popular Schools 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

2. 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

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.