Film Review Index
REF Z5784 .M9 F513
For films released between 1882-1985, this resource lists articles, chapters, and books from popular magazines and scholarly publications.
Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts (Series)
An excellent starting point for research on various actors, actresses, and directors. The titles in this series feature not only biographical and critical comments on the films but also annotations of the key writings on the person covered.
Film Review Annual
Compact Shelving PN1995 .F456 1981-2002
Contains complete reviews of films released in the U.S. during the year...from various newspapers and magazines.
5001 Nights at the Movies
PN1995 .K19 1985
An anthology of movie reviews by Pauline Kael, one of the most influential American film critic of her day.
Index to Critical Film Reviews in British and American Film Periodicals
REF Z5784 .M9 .B64
Contains film reviews from selected film journals for the years 1939 to 1974.
Magill's Survey of Cinema: First and Second Series
REF PN1993.45 .M3 and M32
The two series cover 1266 American, British, Canadian, Australian and other English language films of the sound era, 1926-1981. Focus is on major genres, directors, and performers. Entries include release date, producer, studio, credits, run time, cast and a signed essay, which includes a plot summary and critical evaluation.
Magill's Survey of Cinema: English Language Films, Second Series
REF PN1993.45 .M32
Magill's Survey of Cinema: Foreign Language Films
REF PN1993.45 .M34 1985
Surveys over 700 films from around the world originating in a language other than English.
Magill's Survey of Cinema: Silent Films
REF PN1995.75 .M33 1982
The three volumes survey over 300 classic silent films from countries around the world.
Motion Picture Guide
PN1995 .N346 (Storage -- Ask at Information Desk)
This multi volume set reviews films from the silent era to the present. Arranged by film title, each entry offers a critical commentary, a synopsis of the film, cast and credits, year of release.
New York Times Film Reviews
Compact Shelving PN1995 .N4 (1913-1990)
Film reviews are reprinted in full from the New York Times. Reviews are arranged chronologically but there are also name and title indexes.
Reference Publication in Film (Series)
Call Number varies
An excellent starting point for research on various actors, actresses, and directors. The titles in this series feature not only biographical and critical comments on the films but also annotations of the key writings on the person covered.
A Retrospective Index to Film Periodicals, 1930-1971
REF Z5784 .M9 .B39
Includes the entire contents of fourteen film journals from their beginnings through 1971. To find reviews, look up the film title in the section called Individual Films.
Selected Film Criticism
REF PN1995 .S426
Seven volumes containing reviews of American films from 1896 to 1960. Volume 6 includes criticism of foreign films released in the U.S. between 1930 and 1950. Reviews are from popular and film related journals and are arranged by film title.
