icon denotes a resource that is primarily a scholarly resource,
whereas the 
icon denotes a more contemporary or popular resource. In some cases,
the two classifications overlap, and are marked accordingly.The Critical Index; a Bibliography of Articles on Film in English, 1946-1973, edited by John C. Gerlach and Lana Gerlach (New York: Teachers College Press, 1974).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9G47
The Film Index, a Bibliography, Writers' Program (New York: The Museum of Modern Art Film Library and the H.W. Wilson Company, 1941-1985).
LOCATION
Art Library: Z5784.M9W75 vol. 1
Main Reference: Z5784.M9W75 vol. 1 c.2
Main Reference: Z5784.M9W75 vol. 2
Main Reference: Z5784.M9W75 vol. 3
Film Literature Index (Albany: Filmdex, 1973–).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9F45
A quarterly index to film and television/video literature appearing in over 300 international periodicals. Includes well-known established film journals, "specialized, exotic, and fugitive film publications," as well as television and video periodicals. Indexed by author and subject headings, as well as by performers, screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, professional societies, and corporations. Covers 1973-present.
Film Review Index, edited by Patricia King Hanson and Stephen L. Hanson (Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1986).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9F513 1986 Vol. 1
Main Reference: Z5784.M9F513 1986 Vol. 2
These two volumes present a retrospective bibliography of reviews,
criticism, and history of over 7,000 feature films from reference works,
popular magazines, trade journals, and scholarly publications. The volumes
break the century of cinema history into two sections, 1882-1949 and 1950-1985
and include an alphabetical listing of films, a directors index, a year
produced index, and a country produced index.
A Guide to Critical Reviews, Part IV, the Screenplay, Supplement one, 1963 to 1980, by James M. Salem (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1982).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5781.S16 pt.4 suppl
Humanities Abstracts
LOCATION
Online:
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/databases/login/huai
Humanities Abstracts cites articles from 500 periodicals in the
diverse subject areas of the humanities. Among the disciplines included
are literature and language, history, philosophy, archaeology, classical
studies, folklore, gender studies, performing arts, history, religion,
and theology. Periodical coverage includes some of the best-known scholarly
journals and numerous lesser-known but important specialized magazines.
Abstracts, ranging from 50 to 150 words each, describe the content and
scope of the source articles. Abstracts of book reviews are included.
The database also includes full text of selected periodicals.
Index to Critical Film Reviews in British and American Film Periodicals, Together with: Index to Critical Reviews of Books about Film, compiled and edited by Stephen E. Bowles (New York: B. Franklin 1974-1975).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9B64 vol. 1
Main Reference: Z5784.M9B64 vol. 2
International Film Archive (Boston: Silver Platter Information Services, 2001).
LOCATION
OhioLINK– Internet Connection
Contains several databases from the International Federation of Film Archives, including: International Index to Film Periodicals; International Index to Television Periodicals; List of Periodicals Indexed; Treasures from the film archives (a database of FIAF members' silent film holdings); Bibliography of FIAF members' publications; Directory of film/TV documentation collections. Coverage begins 1972.
Lexis-Nexis
LOCATION
Internet:
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe
A resource for current film reviews, interviews, and entertainment
industry journalism. Select the "Guided News Search" option.
A typical search would then proceed by selecting "Arts and Sports
News" as the "News Category" and then either "Reviews"
or "Entertainment News" as the "News Source."
MLA International Bibliography
LOCATION
Online:
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/databases/login/mlai
Use to find articles about films and directors in all languages.
The New Film Index: a Bibliography of Magazine Articles in English, 1930-1970, by Richard Dyer MacCann and Edward S. Perry (New York: Dutton, 1975).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9M29 1975
The New York Times Film Reviews. 1913+
LOCATION
Main Reference: PN 1995.N48
Reprints film reviews published in the New York Times from 1913-2000. Volume 6 is the index to volumes 1-5 (1913-1968); biennial supplements after 1968. Arranged by date of publication, title; other indexes provide the date for each review.
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. 1900–
LOCATION
Main Reference: AI 3.R48
Lists articles on specific films and film subjects in monthly supplements that are cumulated quarterly and annually. Use this source for reviews of recent films and hot topics in the film industry. Note that general popular magazines are indexed; not film journals. Look under the heading "Motion Pictures."
Retrospective Index to Film Periodicals, 1930-1971, by Linda Batty (New York: R.R. Bowker, 1975).
LOCATION
Main Reference: Z5784.M9B39
Selected Film Criticism, Anthony Slide (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1982-1985).
LOCATION
Main Reference: PN1995.S426 Vol. 1-7
Reprints a selection of contemporary reviews from selected periodicals for films released between 1896 and 1960. Volume 6 covers selected foreign films released between 1930-1950.
Variety Film Reviews.
LOCATION
Main Reference: PN1993.V36
Twenty-one volumes covering 1907-1990. Full text reviews are available.