Info about prescribed film or television texts
Select a resource from the list below and find a link to it as well as our tips for searching it. If you are not getting good results, go to our help page.Starting points
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Resource list – prescribed texts for HSC English ModulesA list of useful books in our collection, that will help you interpret the prescribed texts for Modules in the Standard, Advanced and Extension courses. The list also contains links to recommended websites. | book list |
NSW HSC Online - EnglishMaterial written by teachers and academics, including sample examination questions. Open resource via instructions for searching by: | website |
Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com)Contains film reviews (newspapers and other websites), news articles, photos and promotional material plus info about 100,000 movies and TV series. | website |
Our Catalogue - Study GuidesSearch for study guides that are a good starting point for exploring a text, or a genre. They include critical reviews, notes on characters and themes, genre and style. | database |
Selected booksA list of some of the most useful books in our collection, including critical commentaries, plot summaries and references to reviews and articles. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | book list |
Major sources
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Our Catalogue - info on film and televisionLook for books of film analysis and criticism. | database |
InformitCritical analysis of films and themes in Australasian journals and magazines. Some are available online in full text. Available to registered NSW residents and at the State Library | database |
Film Indexes OnlineTwo databases - Film Index International and AFI Catalog - containing reviews and articles about particular films and full cast and crew lists. Available to registered NSW residents and at the State Library | database |
Art Full TextReviews of films and television programs and articles on particular films, documentaries, TV programs or directors. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | database |
Academic Search PremierArticles about film and social criticism, film and book reviews, interviews with authors and filmmakers, critical analysis of a text or film. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | database |
MasterFILE PremierArticles about film and social criticism, film and book reviews, interviews with authors and filmmakers, critical analysis of a text or film. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | database |
