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Film Studies: History & Criticism

Sources for history and critical evaluation of films

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Jeff Knapp
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309-D Paterno Library
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814.867.6051
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Criticism of films, directors, actors, or genres is generally more substantive and more complex than film reviews. Film criticism is written for an academic audience, and often situates its analysis within larger scholarly concepts and discussions.