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Weekly Film Review 
Weekly Film Review
Each Wednesday students will hand in an analytic review that connects the film to the readings and lectures. Reviews are no less than two pages, double-spaced. The review is not a summary, but an examination and distillation of key themes throughout the readings, lectures, and films. Good reviews examine the assumptions and implications of the films compared/contrasted to the readings and lectures. In addition, as the semester progresses, reviews should read across the texts and lectures. Students should aim to be very specific and cite all passages and concepts. Ideally, students will also draw from the previous Friday’s class discussion of the week’s film.
Rubric Code: FXB8783
By tannka
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Film Review
  Excellent/Advanced

3 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Poor

0 pts

Introduction
15 %

Excellent/Advanced

The introduction is clear and mentions the film and director. The thesis statement and/or argument is specific and compelling.
Acceptable

The introduction includes a basic thesis or general idea and mentions the title of the film and director.
Needs Work

The introduction does not include a thesis or does not mention the film title or director.
Poor

The introduction lacks a thesis and does not mention the film title or director.
Setting
10 %

Excellent/Advanced

Time and place of story are provided in an interesting way and integrated with other information.
Acceptable

Time and place of story are both listed and integrated with other information.
Needs Work

Time and place of story are both listed, but they seem to be thrown in randomly.
Poor

Time and/or place of story are not mentioned.
Characters
10 %

Excellent/Advanced

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
Acceptable

The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.
Needs Work

Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
Poor

The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
Plot
10 %

Excellent/Advanced

The plot description is brief, and is clear and easy to follow. After reading the description, the reader feels curious about the plot.
Acceptable

The plot description is brief and easy to follow. A bit more information should have been given or too much has been provided. The description lacks interest.
Needs Work

The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Poor

The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Quotes
15 %

Excellent/Advanced

The review provides at least two scenes from the film. The importance of the scenes to the story is fully supported.
Acceptable

The review provides at least two scenes from the film. The importance of the scenes to the story is somewhat supported.
Needs Work

The review provides at least one scenes from the film. An attempt is made at explaining the importance of the scene.
Poor

There are no scenes mentioned in the review, or they are simply placed in the paper without any support or meaning.
Connecting the Theme
20 %

Excellent/Advanced

The theme of the movie is connected to and supported or refuted by at least two quotes from the readings.
Acceptable

The theme of the movie is connected to at least two quotes from the readings, but the argument supporting or refuting the theme could be made clearer.
Needs Work

The theme of the movie is connected to at least one quotes from the readings, but the importance of the quote is unclear.
Poor

There are no quotes in the review from the readings, or they are simply placed in the paper without any support or meaning.
Conclusion and Recommendation
10 %

Excellent/Advanced

The review provides a clear recommendation statement that is supported with specific statements about why the film is or is not recommended.
Acceptable

The review provides a recommendation statement, but is not strongly supported by reasons.
Needs Work

The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This was a good movie."
Poor

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Proofreading
10 %

Excellent/Advanced

The paper is organized and ideas flow causing no confussion for the reader. The format, spelling, and grammar is nearly perfect. All quotes and concepts are cited.
Acceptable

The paper shows organization, however, some ideas may be confusing. The format, spelling, and grammar is mostly correct. All quotes and concepts are cited.
Needs Work

Review is readable, but lacks oranization which distracts the reader. Errors with the format, spelling, and grammar detracts from the paper. Not all quotes and concepts are cited.
Poor

The paper has little organization, and does not follow the criteria outlined in the paper. Proofreading is not evident. Quotes and concepts are not cited.



Keywords:
  • film, review, analysis



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