Theory and Criticism

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'Alliwell That Ends Well :

- Brief analysis of films by many directors.
Brian W. Fairbanks :

- Reviews and essays on film criticism by the entertainment editor at the Paris Woman Journal.
Chronicle Of A Passion :

- Film reviews and commentary by Steve Erickson, with a concentration on foreign film.
Cinema Review :

- Essays on film, directors, and genres.
Cinetext - film & philosophy :

- Internet forum for cinema studies addressing students, researchers, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the thoughtful exploration of cinema, film, and television.
Classic Movies-Related Articles :

- Repository of articles which originally appeared as newsgroup postings but which stand on their own as arguments or elucidations.
Clio's Eye :

- Essays by scholars, guests, and students, reviewing and discussing films and other media from an historical perspective.
Culture Court :

- A review of film, books, and media arts. Includes features and reviews of selected works.
Die Critics Die :

- Dedicated to criticizing renowned film critics. Uses background biographical knowledge on the critics to discredit them.
Eirik Frisvold Hanssen :

- A literature review and an essay on the role of color in film.
Essays on the Craft of Dramatic Writing :

- Essays that review films from a storytelling point of view.
Film Sound Design :

- Theoretical and practical aspects on narrative sound effects in Film and TV.
Film Trip :

- Commentary on various movie genres, along with film recommendations.
Hungry Ghost :

- Film criticism and journalism by freelance writer David Chute.
The Image of the Devil in 20th Century Film :

- Offers an essay which compares the image of the devil in the films Faust, The Devil and Daniel Webster, and The Devil’s Advocate.
International Federation of Film Critics :

- Organization with 46 member countries. Includes film news, festival reports, and resources on film criticism.
Is It A Book: Cinema :

- A discussion of nonlinear narrative in film.
Jeem's CinePad :

- Film theory, reviews, and critiques laid out in a floor plan of a virtual house.
Kaleo San Diego: Film & Theology :

- Examines several mainstream films from a Christian theological perspective.
Keyframe.org :

- Attepts to answer the question of whether the digital age is affecting traditional cinema.
Life :

- The meaning of life as suggested by motion pictures. A collection of essays on the priorities implied in movies.
The Living Color :

- Online journal examines the history and personalities of cult, kitsch, and camp films.
Metaphilm :

- Reviews films of artistic and independent variety, highlighting content and context. List of films as well as feature articles.
Movia's: J.R. Via Reviews Films :

- J.R. Via questions why films are too long and good scripts are too rare.
Movie 666 :

- Takes tongue in cheek view toward movie criticism and many of the personalities involved in film. Archived articles for each season starting in spring 1999.
Offscreen :

- Critical essays, articles, and reviews published monthly. Affiliated with a Canadian magazine that is published in French. Includes chronological archives.
Philosophical Films :

- Interpretation of films by using philosophical texts and vice versa.
Recent Movies and TV Programs: Signs of the Future? :

- The Revelation 13 web site discusses how movies relate to prophecies of world events, and how movies can help us understand the chaotic world events today.
Senses of Cinema :

- An online film journal devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema, of art, independent and experimental cinemas.
Strictly Film School :

- An evolving analysis journal of landmark cinema, examining universal themes, symbols and imagery, historical and artistic genres.
Suite101: Films With Social Significance :

- A detailed look at how several films affect or comment on the values of our society.
No, But I Read The Movie :

- "Great books into films, or films from great auteurs... film lovers, make up your critical minds!" By Richard C. Walls [Metro Times Detroit]. (November 21, 2000)