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Finding Film ReviewsFILM 2253E
Christy SichFilm Studies LibrarianOctober 2, 2008
Session Objectives
• Locate the Film Reviews Library guide
• Locate print indexes containing film reviews
• Find film reviews in the library databases
After this workshop, you will know how to…After this workshop, you will know how to…
Film Studies Library Guide
Film Studies Library Guide
Film Studies Library Guide
Film Studies Library Guide
Feel free to contact me for help
Film Reviews
Print Indexes
• Located in the DBW Reference Collection– 1st floor (main floor), just beyond the computers
This index lists 18 reviews forthe 1959 film, “Some Came Running”
DBWREF Z 5784 .M9 F513 1986
Locating a Journal or Magazine
Locating a Journal or Magazine
Locating a Journal or Magazine
Check Holdings…We have online accessfor certain years; we have older editions inprint and microfilm
The New York Times Film ReviewsDBWREF PN 1995 .N4
Also indexed online; See Databases by Title: ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
• comprehensive survey of the entire spectrum of current international periodical literature about film, television and video
• author and subject indexes
• cross-indexed by director and film title
• includes list of awards and festivals by city, date and sponsor
Note: this index lists citations, not the full text
Academic Search Complete
• A huge multi-disciplinary fulltext database
• Add limits to the search to find reviews:– Search for the title of your movie:
“some came running”– Limit the Document Type:
• ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW
Photo Bonus!
Lexis Nexis Academic
• Another HUGE multidisciplinary database
• Fulltext
• Best known for coverage in Law & Newspapers
Change Source
Date defaults to last 3 monthsso change this to all available
Or another way…
More results that may have reviews
Thanks for listening…What did you find Muddiest?
Just smile and nod…