How to write a review
A formal analysis of a film requires that the viewer breaks the film down into its component parts and discusses how those parts contribute to the whole. These parts are as follows:
WRITING TIPS
Create an umbrella argument– some larger argument under which several observations and perspectives might stand;
Don’t simply summarize the film, keep in mind the use of camera angles or editing techniques;
Don’t limit yourself to a discussion of plot and characters;
Avoid the “I” but try to find a more objective way of beginning your sentences instead of sounding biased.
(http://dartmouth.edu/writing-speech/)
APPENDIX 4
PROGRESS TESTS “CINEMA”
QUIZ 1 «FILMMAKING AND ITS CONSTITUENTS»
Give a definition: script, final cut, stunt, credit titles, dub (v).
Use in a sentence: green screen, matte, shoot (a film), classical movie stars, film/movie score.
Translate into English: сценарий, субтитры, кинорецензия, киноплёнка, монтаж фильма.
Translate into Russian: incandescent lamp, film snippet, synchronous sound, cast, reel.
QUIZ 2 «PROFESSIONS AND EQUIPMENT»
Give a definition: gaffer, location manager, director, art director, director of photography.
Give a synonym: chain of sketches, trouble, future (adj.), essential, unnatural.
Use in a sentence: clapper, dolly, producer, props master, star (v).
Translate into English: сценарист, звукооператор, съёмочная группа, крупный план, прожектор.
Translate into Russian: exterior lighting, tripod, crowd scene, long shot, cameraman.
QUIZ 3 «FILM TYPES: GENRES AND AGE-RATING SYSTEMS»
Give a definition: fantasy film, blockbuster, thriller, musical, documentary film.
Use in a sentence: western, mute film, screen version (of the novel), colour film, art-house.
Translate into English: короткометражный фильм, фильм ужасов, художественный фильм, боевик, сериал.
Translate into Russian: full-length film, cartoon, science fiction film, adventure film, educational film.
QUIZ 4 «ANIMATION: BRIGHT FUTURE OR SINKING INTO OBLIVION?»
Give a definition: hand-drawn animation, chief creative officer, trend-setter, tax break.
Use in a sentence: trailer, voice actor, lip synchronization, computer-generated imagery.
Translate into English: покадровое рисование, набросок, ключевой кадр, раскадровка
Translate into Russian: tablet, cell animation, animator, independent film.
QUIZ 5 «THE WIZARD OF OZ» – AN AMERICAN NATIONAL TREASURE»
Give a synonym: pinnacle, portion, acknowledgment, modify, possible.
Use in a sentence: unequaled color quality, viable expression, 3D conversion, artificiality of the sets, mainly in colour.
Translate into English: передовые технические достижения, монтировать, зрелищный, показ фильма (кинопоказ), чёткость изображения.
Translate into Russian: digression, commitment to perfection, tribute, retain consistency, full scale.
PROGRESS TESTS “THEATRE”
QUIZ 1 «THEATRE AND DRAMA, TYPES OF PLAY»
Give a synonym: visit the theatre, theatre critic, troupe, produce (a play), new production.
Give a definition: private theatre, drama student, reincarnation, permanent company, financially worthwhile.
Use in a sentence: run (v), straight play, lusty farce, storage, pejorative connotation.
Translate into English: репертуар, государственный театр, быть в репертуаре, утренний спектакль, главная мужская роль.
Translate into Russian: theatregoer, playwright, cast list, take off the play, local authority.