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A Film Research Guide

Whether searching for books in the library catalog or searching for articles in the databases, a useful way to find critical analysis on a director, screenwriter, actor or film is to add the words and criticism to the person's name or the title of the film. Example searches:

  • Eisenstein and criticism
  • "Double Indemnity" and criticism

Critical Essays in Books

 Type in the name of a screenwriter or director to find biographies and criticism about them.

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Article Databases for Film Analysis