Cinematic Critiques: a journal for film students of all ages

The “Cinematic Critiques” journal is designed for in-depth analysis and exploration of the world of cinema. This journal is a film student’s best companion, offering a structured log for documenting and dissecting the art of filmmaking for 30 films. Table of Contents: A blank table provides space for the user to fill in the movie titles and page numbers corresponding with their analysis entries throughout the book. Pages and Structure: The notebook is filled with pages that can accommodate written observations, sketches, and diagrams. It includes specialized templates and sections specifically for film analysis, and provides an entry location for the time code of when these events occur throughout the film: Title and Date Watched: Each entry begins with space to record the title of the film under review and the date of analysis. Dramatic Premise: Here, you can provide a brief plot summary and jot down initial impressions. Act I Exposition: Provide the name of the protagonist, along with the problem or goal, followed by the inciting incident and the first plot point. Act II Confrontation: List the obstacles that the protagonist encounters, along with a short description of the first culmination. This is followed by an area to enter a short description of the midpoint and any additional obstacles the hero comes up against. Space for the second plot point entry is also provided. Act III Resolution: Document the Climax, whether the protagonist achieves the goal or solves the problem, and a short description of the denouement. Noteworthy Cinematography: A section where cinematic highlights can be recorded. Identify unique camera lenses, movements, positions or angles used during production that influence the structure and meaning of the film through visual language. Noteworthy Editing: Space for describing exceptional editing techniques or scene transitions. Noteworthy Visual Effects: A place to identify the film’s sequences with groundbreaking visual effects. Additional Drawings, Notes, & Thoughts: A 16 X 9 space for drawing a storyboard, or creating a story emotional chart, or other doodles. Additionally, a lined section where any additional thoughts such as character analysis, visual aesthetics, sound or music. a personal conclusion or critical assessment, summary of the film’s strengths and weaknesses, its impact on you, or any recommendations can be recorded. Additional Feature: Suggested Filmography Lists: Towards the end, there are lists of different film genres for analysis: Films from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Favorite Movies, Great Movies of All Time, Visual Effects Films, Animated Feature Films, Feature Film Series and Franchises, and a blank list, My Favorite Movies, where you can list films you would like to analyze, creating a handy reference. The “Cinematic Critiques” journal is a must-have valuable tool for students and film enthusiasts who want to methodically analyze and document the films they watch. It provides a structured format to appreciate and critically engage with the world of cinema, making it an essential companion for those who view film as both art and entertainment.