Reference Resources: Film, Dance, and Theater Reviews

Film and performing arts reviews range from simple summaries to in-depth critical analyses and evaluations. Read reviews about films and performances to:

• Find out what others have said about them
• Identify controversies

The databases listed below will help you find reviews published in scholarly journals, popular magazines and newspapers. When possible, look for reviews using the “advanced search” mode. Search by title of the work and limit by publication type to "review."

For other databases which may index film and performing arts reviews:

• Subjects A-Z recommended Social Sciences & Humanities databases by broad subject areas
• Databases A-Z all databases, arranged by title

See help screens within each database for details.