Reel Talk: How to Be an Armchair Film Critic Part 2 - Action + Write - 2/13/25

Reel Talk: How to Be an Armchair Film Critic Part 2 - Action + Write - Katherine Johnson

February 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, In Person

Ever wonder what it might take to be a Roger Ebert, Leonard Maltin, or Pauline Kael? Whether you want to end up writing film criticism for your local newspaper or you want to learn to have informed conversations about the movies you’re watching, this course is for you! Tailored for adult learners and those who have no film criticism background, each session will focus on two general topics pertaining to filmmaking and film criticism. In each you’ll gain and apply in-depth knowledge and skills, watching movies and clips to practice what you’ve learned. 

You can join us for one session or both sessions. In the end you’ll be ready to speak (or write) in detail about lights, camera, and action 

Action (studying narrative) 

Action is about studying narrative in film. We’ll study the ways that story and plot differ and how narrative can influence our viewing experience in a variety of ways. 

Write 

Break down how to write film criticism and make your words come to life. 

In person - Dugan Hall Room 346