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Library Catalogs
In general, a "keyword" search is your best start in each of these catalogs. If you are looking for a particular title or works by a particular author (or filmmaker), then a title or author search will be more exact. Note that for world cinema, these catalogs use the following standard headings (using China as an example): "motion pictures, chinese" for the films themselves, and "motion pictures, china" for books about Chinese film. Note also that important information about the film of a particular country may be included in books about regional film (for instance "motion pictures, asia").
- CRUZCAT -- for UCSC
This catalog will tell you what videos, DVDs, books, and journals UCSC has that are related to a topic, film, or director. If looking for videos or DVDs you can choose to search only the "Film & Video" collection at the left of the CRUZCAT search screen, or you can first submit your search and then click "modify search" to limit to either DVDs alone or by choosing "material type" you may limit to all formats of film. Similarly, you may limit a search to books when you are not interested in seeing what films the library has that match your search.
- Melvyl -- for UC
This catalog will tell you what videos, DVDs, books, and journals the UC libraries have that are related to a topic, film, or director. Use "request" to obtain materials from other campuses; note that VHS and DVD items are often unavailable through "request," but that UCSC may be able to purchase copies of items you identify in MELVYL (or WorldCat). You may limit your search to "videorecordings" (which includes VHS and DVD) when you first submit it (there is not the ability to modify search results as a second step). Ignore formats "audiovisuals" and "motion pictures" when seeking VHS or DVD. Similarly, you may limit to format "books."
- WorldCat -- for Worldwide holdings
This catalog represents the holdings of thousands of libraries worldwide, and thus can reveal materials additional to those held by the UC system. Print materials may be requested via Interlibrary Loan.Reference Works
A sample of recent works in McHenry reference. Search CRUZCAT for a full listing of books on the film of a country or region.International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Ref PN1997.8 I58 (discussion and list of articles and reviews.
Historical dictionary of Australian and New Zealand cinema, 2005. PN1993.5.A8 M66 2005.
The encyclopedia of British film, 2005.PN1993.5.G7 E53 2005.
The Midnight Eye guide to new Japanese film, 2005.PN1993.5.J3 M47 2005.
Cyclopaedia of Indian cinema, 2004.PN1993.5.I8 A76 2004.
A companion to Latin American film, 2004.PN1993.5.L3 H37 2004.
Encyclopaedia of Hindi cinema, 2003.PN1993.5.I8 E539 2003.
The Cuban filmography, 1897 through 2001, 2003.PN1993.5.C8 G375 2003.
Guide to British, 2003.PN1993.5.G7 M327 2003.
Israeli film : a reference guide, 2003.PN1993.5.I86 K76 2003.
Companion encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African film, 2001.PN1993.5.A65 C66 2001.
The Hong Kong filmography, 1977-1997, 2000.PN1993.5.C4 C425 2000.
The BFI companion to Eastern European and Russian cinema, 2000.PN1993.5.E2 B44 2000.
Guide to the cinema of Sweden and Finland, 2000.PN1993.5.S8 Q86 2000.
The Greek filmography, 1914 through 1996, 1999.PN1993.5.G75 K65 1999.
The Oxford companion to Australian film, 1999.PN1993.5.A8 O96 1999.
The BFI companion to German cinema, 1999.PN1993.5.G3 B49 1999.
Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema, 1999.PN1993.5.I8 R277 1999.
Encyclopedia of Chinese film, 1998.PN1993.5.C4 Z53 1998.
Guide to African cinema, 1998.PN1993.5.A35 R87 1998.
New Zealand film, 1912-1996, 1997.PN1993.5.N43 M27 1997.
The Chinese filmography : the 2444 feature films produced by studios in the People's Republic of China from 1949 through 1995, 1997.PN1993.5.C4 M37 1997.
Guide to the cinema of Spain, 1997.PN1993.5.S7 D68 1997.
French films, 1945-1993 : a critical filmography of the 400 most important releases, 1996.PN1993.5.F7 B52 1996.
Mexican cinema/Mexican woman, 1940-1950, 1996.PN1993.5.M4 H38 1996.
South American cinema : a critical filmography, 1915-1994, 1996.PN1993.5.S63 S68 1996.
The Japanese filmography : a complete reference to 209 filmmakersand the over 1250 films released in the United States, 1900 through 1994, 1996.PN1993.5.J3 G35 1996
Magill's Cinema Annual, Ref PN1993.3 M34 (includes discussion and list of reviews) for films 1982-
Magill's Survey of Cinema, English language films, Ref PN1993.45.M3 and M32 (10 volumes)Article Databases
Note that at present none of the first three indexes has UC-eLinks for easy interlibrary loan requesting. You may try to find the same article listed in the last two (which have UC-eLinks) or use the online "citation linker" form.
- Film Literature Index,
Lists articles, 1973 to the present. The online version currently covers only 1976-2001 while the print volumes (Ref Z5784.M9F45, Index Table #10) cover 1973 to the present. Use CRUZCAT or MELVYL to locate journals containing articles identified in the index (no UC-eLinks at present).
- FIAF International FilmArchive Database
Indexes film periodicals from 1972 on. The online link leads to a menu: choose the fifth item "Index to Film Periodicals" and click on "start searching" -- you will then see the expected search box for your search. Print volumes (called the International Index to Film Periodicals) are at Index Table #10 with call number Ref Z5784.M9I49. Use CRUZCAT or MELVYL to locate journals containing articles identified in the index (no UC-eLinks at present).
- Film Index International
Provides information on over 100,000 films from 1900 to the present, including brief plot summaries, full cast and credit lists, award and prize information, and references to critical articles and reviews (from release date to the present). Use CRUZCAT or MELVYL to locate journals containing articles identified in the index (no UC-eLinks at present).
- MLA Bibliography Database,
Indexes articles from 1963 to the present, including some in the area of film. Has UC-eLinks.
- International Index to the Performing Arts - Full Text (IIPA).
Citations to articles in the performing arts, including film. 33 out of 214 journals indexed contain articles with full text. Has UC-eLinks.
Film reviews
You may have a list of reviews of your film from the article indexes above. Use CRUZCAT to find the journal issues that contain your reviews.
McHenry Index Table #10 has reprints of two major sources of film reviews. If you take volumes to the photocopy room, please return them as a service to your fellow students.
New York Times Film Reviews (Ref PN1995.N4 , Index Table #10)
Includes reviews from 1913 to 2000. For volumes covering 1913-1968 there is a one-volume index that will provide you with the date of reviews of your film (sometimes more than one); go to the appropriate volume and find your reviews (they are arranged by date). For reviews published from 1969 to 2000, use the indexes in the back of each volume to find the date in that volume for your review. There are no volumes after 2000. Alternatively, and as the only source for New York Times reviews after 2000, use the online New York Times (1851-) and search for your film. Note that there are separate online files for recent issues and historical issues.Variety Film Reviews (Ref PN1995.V34 , Index Table #10)
Includes reviews from this trade journal for 1907-1986. There are no volumes after 1986. For volumes covering 1907 to 1980, there is a single-volume index that will give the dates of reviews. The index in the 1983-1984 volume covers 1981-1984; thereafter, each volume has its own index. For Variety film reviews after 1986, search LexisNexis, which contains Variety full-text from 7/19/93 to the present. The library has microfilm of Variety from 1905 to 1972 but has nothing between 1972 and 1993.Additional online reviews may be listed or provided in full text in:
Infotrac Expanded Academic ASAP — for reviews 1980 to the present, much is full-text.
LexisNexis -- dates will vary depending on publication, much is full-text.
ProQuest Newspapers — In addition to full-text access to The New York Times (1851-), this service provides access to the Los Angeles Times (1881-present) and The Wall Street Journal (1889-present).
Reader's Guide Retrospective (online source for 1890-1982) and Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (Reference Table #1, print for 1890-present) -- reviews in major periodicals
Movie Review Query Engine* (http://www.mrqe.com), but many will have been written at the time of re-release or video/dvd release.
The Internet Movie Database* (IMDB) provides information on over 400,000 films; in the left-hand menu, under the category "Other Info" is "Box Office and Business" information that is not provided in the other sources; similarly, under "Promotional" one can view posters and trailers (requiring Windows Media) online.
The McHenry Reference Stacks also include these print sources of reviews:
Film Review Annual, 1982-present (Ref PN1995.F463, IndexTable #10) includes the text of reviews.
Film Review Index (Ref Z5784M9F513 1986, Index Table #10) -- lists reviews published 1882-1985.
Index to Critical Film Reviews (Ref PN1995.B64, IndexTable #10) lists 20,000 reviews published through 1971.
Retrospective Index to Film Periodicals 1930-1971, Ref PN1993 .B39 1975, lists reviews and other articles in fifteen core journals.
Selected Film Criticism, Ref PN1995.S426 1982, 1912-1950.
New Film Index, REF PN1995.M29 1975, indexes articles published 1930-1970.Lastly, books that you may have found related to your film, director, or genre may include valuable information about the the film's reception at the time of release.
Film Resources on the Web (comprehensive web links)
FutureMovies: site with current reviews, articles, and director profiles.
Cinefiles: Pacific Film Archive's film document image database
3Continents (film synopsis and director biographies for this Festival, 1979-)
National Cinema Bibliographies (UC Berkeley)Africa Film and TV
African Cinema: Theatrical movies about Africa
African Film Makers
African Studies videography
Library of African Cinema (California Newsreel)
DSR2 (documentary site)
FESPACO (African film festival)
African Cinema and African Cinematic Representation: (bibliography/videography)Asia: Cinema
Japanese Cinema
The Korean Film Page
A Chinese Cinema Page
The Hong Kong Movie Database
Chinese Movie Database
Hong Kong movie database
Asian Film Connections: Japan,
Kinema Club (Japanese film)
Midnight Eye (Japanese film)
Asian Film Connections: Korea,
Korea (The KoreanFilm.org)
Asian Film Connections: India
Manas (section on Indian film)
The Bollywood Movie Database
The Indian Movies Index
Screen India
A Better View of Indian Cinema
The Thai Film Foundation
National Film Development Corporation (India)The Australian Film Commission
OzFilm, (Australian Film)
New Zealand Film Commission
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Australian Film Institute
Canada
National Film Board of Canada
Canadians in the MoviesEurope
Czech Cinema
Danish Film Institute
Cinema Italia
Italian Cinema
British Film Institute
Britmovie
Finnish Film Foundation
Finnish Film Archive
Polish Cinema During the Period 1989-1999
The Swedish Film Institute
Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States (film industry)
Stars of French Film
Early German Film
The German-Hollywood Connection
CineGraph (German film)
Guide to German Cinema
British Cinema Greats
National Film Center of Latvia
Suomen elokuvasäätiö (Finland)
Viaggio in Italia (in Italian)
British Films and Filmmakers
Icelandic Film Fund
Ireland Film and Television Net
Films in Latvia
Russian and Soviet Cinema: Bibliography
Internet Resources on Russian Cinema
Soviet and East European Cinema
Association Francaise de Recherche sur l'Historie du Cinéma (in French)
Cannes Film Festival
Commission Nationale du Film France
Digital Film Archive: A Century of Moving Images from Northern Ireland
Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Irish Film Board
Film Institute of IrelandEl Amante Cine (Argentina)
Cinema Brasil
Mexican, Caribbean, and Latin American Cinema
The Mexican Film Resourece Page
Middle EastArab cinema site
Kurdish Cinema
Cinema Iran
Iranian Cinema: Before the Revolution
Turkish Melodrama Posters
Turkish Film Database/Turkish Cinema Newsletter
Iranian Cinema Channel
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