Film Criticism
Film Criticism Lee R. Bobker affirms that there are six rudiments that film criticism should involve to be effectual:
1. Theme of film
2. Quality of technical execution
3. Quality and nature of ideas in the film
4. Validity of ideas in the film
5. Individual contributions
6. Relationship of the film to other works by the same filmmaker
Each of these essentials must be satisfied or the film criticism will lack its effectiveness. A true critic realizes the importance that they hold to the public. They help to shape and guide the potential consumers of movies (Bobker 239). This responsibility should definitely not be taken lightly. If the criticism is presented in a well-done fashion, the critic serves as a promoter of that form of art (Bobker 239).
Pure Artistic Style
Initially in the 1950s film criticism was so much more than it presumes to be today. As time progressed, film criticism slowly became polluted in the mindset of the critic. Film criticism of that day; possessed a pure artistic style (Young 15). Granted, that the golden age of film was over in the 1950s, but during this time we see the development of the golden age of criticism (Young 15). However, today we see that pure style altered as a result of multiple persuasive forces. With today’s society, critics have to worry about so much more than just reviewing a movie. The current moviegoers are utterly different than the ones who went to movies fifty years ago.
Our society today is king of the quick conveniences. The masses are slowly but surely losing the duration of attention spans, and want what they want when they want it (Young 15). As a result, current film critics must adjust their skills in order to satisfy the masses. Nonetheless, the changes have not been beneficial for the moviegoer. Today’s movie studios realize how vital reviews are from critics to potential earnings. In fact, studios simply degrade reviews as mere steps in the movie’s advertising
1. Theme of film
2. Quality of technical execution
3. Quality and nature of ideas in the film
4. Validity of ideas in the film
5. Individual contributions
6. Relationship of the film to other works by the same filmmaker
Each of these essentials must be satisfied or the film criticism will lack its effectiveness. A true critic realizes the importance that they hold to the public. They help to shape and guide the potential consumers of movies (Bobker 239). This responsibility should definitely not be taken lightly. If the criticism is presented in a well-done fashion, the critic serves as a promoter of that form of art (Bobker 239).
Pure Artistic Style
Initially in the 1950s film criticism was so much more than it presumes to be today. As time progressed, film criticism slowly became polluted in the mindset of the critic. Film criticism of that day; possessed a pure artistic style (Young 15). Granted, that the golden age of film was over in the 1950s, but during this time we see the development of the golden age of criticism (Young 15). However, today we see that pure style altered as a result of multiple persuasive forces. With today’s society, critics have to worry about so much more than just reviewing a movie. The current moviegoers are utterly different than the ones who went to movies fifty years ago.
Our society today is king of the quick conveniences. The masses are slowly but surely losing the duration of attention spans, and want what they want when they want it (Young 15). As a result, current film critics must adjust their skills in order to satisfy the masses. Nonetheless, the changes have not been beneficial for the moviegoer. Today’s movie studios realize how vital reviews are from critics to potential earnings. In fact, studios simply degrade reviews as mere steps in the movie’s advertising