Unit 3: Research Techniques

Research Log

Name of resource

Author Date of publica

tion

Detailed notes on your findings

Pages notes where found

(If from a book)

Library referenc

e number (If from book)

Web address plus date you

looked at topic (If from the

internet)

Screen Shot

Chick Flick

(Various)

17th March 2012

The definition of Chick flick and why it is used. The type of genre of film that a chick flick is.

N/A N/A http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_flick

24/04/12

Chick Flick

Gary Martin

Why Chick flicks are called chick flicks, what they used to be called before. Some vague history of the term chick flick.

N/A N/A http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/chick-flick.html

24/04/12

Wary Hollywood Plans More Chick Flicks (Hoping to Lure the Guys)

Michael Cieply

April 9, 2008

Discusses different chick flicks and always talks about how they have changed over time.

N/A N/A http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/movies/09roma.html?_ r=2&ref=movies&oref=slogin

24/04/12

Definition of a ‘chick flick’: Filmgoers offer their take on the movie cliché

Jon Niccum

Februrary 2nd 2009

Definition of what a chick flick actually is. Talks about “guy cry” and what that means. Talks about some films and programs that are chick flicks.

N/A N/A http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/feb/02/definition-chick-flick-filmgoers-offer-their-take-/

24/04/12

Chick Flick

tvtropes

What a chick flick is, the different aspects of genre that are included in the chick flick genre

N/A N/A http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChickFlick

24/04/12

He’s just not that into - Premiere

Reserve Result

February 3rd, 2009

Talks about the “he’s just not that into you” movie premiere, where it was held, the cast members that attended

N/A N/A http://www.reserveresult.com/2009/02/hes-just-not-that-into-you-premiere.html

25/04/12

The Break-Up

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452594/trivia?tab=gf

25/04/12

The Object of my affection

Answers

About the film, CastRelease, Box office, Critical reception.

N/A N/A http://www.answers.com/topic/the-object-of-my-affection#Release

25/04/12

The Buzz about Vince

The Oprah Winfrey Show

May 10, 2006

Details on Vince Vaughn interview with Oprah, details of him talking about the film “The Break-Up”, Talks about Jennifer Aniston. Other details about Vince Vaughn’s life.

N/A N/A http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/The-Buzz-About-Vince/3

25/04/12

He’s Just Not That Into You

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/trivia?tab=mc

25/04/12

Rumor Has It…

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398375/companycredits

25/04/12

Picture Perfect

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119896/companycredits

25/04/12

The Object Of My Affection

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120772/companycredits

25/04/12

He’s Just Not That Into You

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/companycredits

25/04/12

The Break-Up

IMDb N/A This websites gives details on the film such as; plot, production company, places where the film is referenced, mistakes that were made in the film, cast list, Box office, sound track, videos related to the film and also a list of user reviews of the film.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452594/companycredits

25/04/12

He’s Just Not That Into You Clip

IMDb February 1st 2009

Video about some of the typical Clichés of Chick flick movies, which make “he’s just not that into you” different to other chick flicks.

N/A N/A http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3392537369/

26/04/2012

The Object of My Affection

David Stratton

7 Apr 2004

Written and video review of the film “The Object Of My Affection.

N/A N/A http://www.sbs.com.au/films/movie/1481/Object-of-my-Affection,-The

26/04/2012

Chick Flicks: Contemporary Women at the Movies

Suzanne Ferriss

(Editor)Mallory Young

(Editor)

December 21st

2007

The essays consider chick flicks from a variety of angles, touching on issues of film history, female sexuality (heterosexual and homosexual), femininity, female friendship, age, race, ethnicity, class, consumerism, spectatorship, pleasure and gender definition. An afterword by feminist film theorist Karen Hollinger considers the chick flick’s transformation from the woman’s films of the ’40s to

Various N/A N/A

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the friendship films of the ’80s and those of the "return to the classics" trend of the ’90s, while highlighting the value of the volume’s contributions to contemporary debates and sketching possibilities for further study.

Postmodern Chick Flicks: The Return of the Woman's Film

Dr Roberta Garrett

April 12th 2007

Postmodern Chick Flicks provides the first extensive analysis of the return to the woman's film in the 1990s. Focusing on forms such as the melodrama, romantic comedy and costume and period drama, this timely study examines the way that new female-orientated filmic forms have been influenced by postmodern irony and generic self-consciousness. The book highlights the difference between classical and post-modernist women's forms

Various N/A N/A

The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks: The Romance, the Glamour, the Tears, and More!

Kim Adelman

March 2005

A full year’s worth of chick flicksCinema’s most memorable fashion statementsHundreds of DVD recommendationsLittle-known gems waiting to be discoveredThe best sequels to your favorite filmsA chance to test your chick-flick IQRecipes for disaster, heartbreak, and fried green tomatoesThe inside dirt on Hollywood hunksThe chick flick Hall of Fame

Various N/A N/A

USA Outdoor Media

USA Outdoor Media

N/A Statistics on how many people see outdoor advertising and why it is the better option.

N/A N/A http://usaom.com/why_outdoor.php

26/04/2012

The Hollywood Reporter

The Holly Wood Reporter

N/A Talks about different movies, music, TV. Gives reviews on films and TV shows. Information on politics and much more

N/A N/A http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/

26/04/2012

New York City Subway

New York City Subway

N/A Information on how many people travel on the New York city Subway and lots more information about it.

N/A N/A http://www.newyorkjourney.com/new-york-subway.htm

26/04/2012