Film Criticism

In 15 episodes, Michael Aranda will teach you about film criticism! This course is based on an introductory college level curriculum and will teach by analyzing 15 films from different genres, directors, years, and countries. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Acknowledge both the subjective and objective reasons that make a film "great" or "not great"
• Apply different critical lenses to any film that you watch
• Understand how filmmakers make choices that enhance the stories they're trying to tell
• Analyze films and their messages within the context of society, history, psychology, and the landscape of cinema

Crash Course Film Criticism Preview.
Citizen Kane: Crash Course Film Criticism #1.
Aliens: Crash Course Film Criticism #2.
Selma: Crash Course Film Criticism #3.
Where Are My Children: Crash Course Film Criticism #4.
In the Mood For Love: Crash Course Film Criticism #5.
Do the Right Thing: Crash Course Film Criticism #6.
Lost in Translation: Crash Course Film Criticism #7.
Apocalypse Now: Crash Course Film Criticism #8.
Pan's Labyrinth: Crash Course Film Criticism #9.
The Limey: Crash Course Film Criticism #10.
Three Colors - Blue: Crash Course Film Criticism #11.
The Eagle Huntress: Crash Course Film Criticism #12.
Moonlight: Crash Course Film Criticism #13.
Beasts of No Nation: Crash Course Film Criticism #14.
2001 - A Space Odyssey: Crash Course Film Criticism #15.