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Other Ways to Find Film Reviews & Criticism (Online)
The following databases and websites will help you find reviews of contemporary and classic films:
- Movie Review Query EngineThis site contains reviews of more than 45,000 movies, including reviews from major newspapers, websites, and entertainment magazines.
- Project MuseUse the "search by discipline function" and limit to "Film, Theater and Preforming Arts" for more targeted results.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowUse the Advanced Search to limit by Discipline to "Film Studies" to get nuanced results.
- MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new windowIndexes over 40 periodicals dedicated to film studies. Try using the Thesaurus to narrow your search.
- New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) This link opens in a new windowFirst-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Other Ways to Find Film Reviews and Criticism (Print)
If you were not able to find a film review online, don't panic. We have many print resources that are easy to use. The ones listed below are located in the reference section on the 4th floor of Central Library. If you have trouble finding these resources, or still need help finding a particular hard-to-find review, please ask a librarian ..... or send me an email!
- Magill's Cinema AnnualCentral Reference 6th-Flr: PN 1193.3 M34 1982-2009
- Variety Film ReviewsAnnex: PN 1993.V36 (24 vols.)
- The New York Times Film ReviewsAnnex: PN 1995. N4 1913-2000
- Magill's survey of cinema -- English language films, First seriesAnnex: PN1993.45 .M3 (4 vols.)
- Magill's survey of cinema--English language films, second seriesAnnex: PN1993.45 .M32 (6 vols.)
- Magill's survey of cinema, foreign language filmsAnnex: PN1993.45 .M34 1985 (8 vols.)
- Magill's survey of cinema--silent filmsAnnex: PN1995.75 .M33 1982 (3 vols.)
