Gene Kelly

Here's a great clip of Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates - thanks, Charli!

Comedy genre

You can find a link to the comedy genre essay under the "handouts" tab.

You can find link to the imdb.com site and film clips under the "films" tab.

You also may find this site from filmsite.org to be helpful in giving you definitions of different types of comedy and comments on specific films.

Also, don't forget to refer to the "How to Write Film Criticism" handout I gave you (or look at it under the "handouts" tab) for advice on how to make your essay excellent!

No Textbook

Because of a drastic increase in the price of Understanding Movies I have chosen to discontinue use of that text.  Instead I will be posting materials to this blog on a regular basis.  You are responsible for reading this material for class, as assigned.

Welcome to Media Studies!

Greetings!  Welcome to Media Studies 2012-2013.  This blog is your home for the class - it will give you all necessary information, handouts, and links to film-related topics and clips.  Enjoy!