Getting Fulltext - Free
What is 
?
FindIt@VU provides direct links from a database citation to the fulltext of the article (if available) and other supporting resources.
You'll also see FindIt@VU buttons in Library Catalog.
An FAQ for FindIt@VU is also available.
Print Resources for Film Reviews and Criticism
If you were not able to find a film review online, don't panic. We have many print resources that are likely to have what you need. If you have trouble finding these resources, or need help finding a particular hard-to-find film review or article, please ask us for help!
- Film Review IndexAnnex: Z5784 .M9 F513 1986 (2 volumes)
- Magill's Cinema Annual6th-Floor, Payne Room: PN1993.3 .M34 2017 (older editions back to 1982 in Annex)
- Magill's Survey of Cinema -- English Language Films, First SeriesAnnex: PN1993.45 .M3 (4 volumes)
- Magill's Survey of Cinema -- English Language Films, Second SeriesAnnex: PN1993.45 .M32 (6 volumes)
- Magill's Survey of Cinema -- Foreign Language FilmsAnnex: PN1993.45 .M34 1985 (8 volumes)
- Magill's Survey of Cinema -- Silent FilmsAnnex: PN1995.75 .M33 1982 (3 volumes)
- New York Times Film ReviewsAnnex: PN1995 .N4 (covers years 1913-2000)
- Variety Film ReviewsAnnex: PN1993 .V36 (24 volumes, from 1907 to 1996)
Other Ways to Find Film Reviews & Criticism (Online)
The following databases and websites will help you find reviews of contemporary and classic films:
- Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Index of academic historical journals on the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present, including world history, military history, women's history, history of education, etc.
- Movie Review Query Engine (MRQE)This site contains reviews of more than 45,000 movies, including reviews from major newspapers, websites, and entertainment magazines.
- Project MUSE This link opens in a new window
Digital humanities and social science scholarly journals from university presses and scholarly societies.
- Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes will help you find articles about older films that have had more recent reviews or retrospectives written about them.
