Search for critical essays that are scholarly interpretations or analysis of films or look up cinematic names and terms.
Newspaper articles may also help especially for newer films and filmmakers.
Use the HCC Libraries general search as well as more specific databases.
Use the filtering menu to narrow results by Resource Type, Publication Date, Library (books, eBooks, videos by campus), and more.
Depending on your device, the Filter your results menu is located to the left of search results, or the filter icon at the top.
Basic steps for finding and searching the library catalog, and filtering results, are broken down on this help sheet.
Newspapers often feature articles about films, interviews with directors, actors and other personnel involved in films, and more.
A key part of the information timeline. newspaper articles can often be helpful in your research—especially on newer films or filmmakers, which may not be covered yet in scholarly articles.
Simply click Resource Type, then select Newspapers search.
This brief process is broken down on this help sheet—scroll past step number four.
Just a few databases in the arts and humanities area to search mostly scholarly articles.
Biographical reference database covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Funded by statewide allocation. Here is a tutorial.
Video databases may contain discussions of a film, film clips, or entire productions.
Videos covering a wide range of subjects across the spectrum of college and university curricula. Include public performance rights for use in educational settings. Funding source: Statewide allocation