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ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993 F615
Film Literature Index, 1973-
A preview version with citations from 1976 through 2001 is now available online. An excellent source for citations to film reviews and criticism from a wide range of journals including specialized film journals.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993 I5
International Index to Film Periodicals, 1972-
Indexes specialized film journals in many languages
The Library Catalog (LIBROS) provides location information for books, journals, maps, microforms, sound recordings, videos, and similar items owned by the UNM Libraries and other New Mexico member institutions. Materials that are not located in the Library Catalog (LIBROS) can be requested through InterLibrary Loan.
PN 1993 - PN 1999 Motion Pictures
ZIM Reference First Floor, Zim 3rd floor PN1994 F5 1986
On the Screen, by Kim N. Fisher. 1986.
Still a useful single volume guide to film research, though it was written prior to the on-line era.
See the Film Review page for a guide to finding criticism and reviews.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993.45 K66 1997.
The Complete Film Dictionary, by Ira Konigsberg. 1997.This dictionary covers film history and criticism along with much information on the general film industry.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993.45 C75 2001.
Critical Dictionary of Film and Television Theory, by Roberta Pearson and Philip Sampson. 2001.This excellent dictionary focuses on the "major theoretical approaches and definitions" used in the study of film and television, covering concepts, theories, contexts, media systems, and media studies.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993.45 K34 1998.
The Film Encyclopedia, by Ephraim Katz. 1998.This dictionary has an international scope. It has useful information on actors, directors, film history and techniques.
IMDB: Internet Movie Database
This is the largest internet site for finding information about specific films and people in the film industry. The site contains entries for over 300,000 films and television shows, 400,000 actors, and 40,000 directors. IMDB's content is provided by its own registered users. This means that coverage will vary greatly in scope, but it is still the most comprehensive movie site on the Web.
All-Movie Guide
The All-Movie Guide contains entries for over 250,000 films and biographical information on 21,000 actors and filmmakers. Each entry includes a short review and plot synopsis written specifically for this site.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1998 A57
The American Film Institute Catalog
This survey of American film covers the period of 1911-1970. It provides film synopses, cast and crew credits, production information and lists of reviews. Films are indexed by name, genre, language, composers and screen writers.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1995 M243
Magill's Cinema Annual
This extensive survey includes production information, credits, a critical synopsis and a list of reviews.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1997.8 I58 2000, online
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. 4th ed. by Nicholas Thomas. 2000.
Volume 1 has information on individual films including production credits, an essay and a bibliography of resources on the film. Volumes 2-4 include biographical information, an essay , a bibliography and a filmography for actors, directors, writers and production artists. These volumes are particularly useful for research into films produced prior to the on-line era.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993 M4334, web
Motion Picture Guide. (Also available on the web as TV Guide's’ Movie Database. Requires free registration).
This compilation includes production information, cast and crew credits, a plot synopsis with brief reviews, and genre listings for films made between 1927 and 1985 The Guide is continued from 1985 onwards by an annual supplement.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993.3 I55
International Motion Picture Almanac, 1929.
This annual publication focuses on business aspects of the film industry including financial statistics.
ZIM Reference First Floor PN1993.3 I544
Variety International Film Guide, 1964-
This survey is organized country by country to provide production information , credits , synopses and brief reviews for films from around the world.
Facets Video Catalog
An excellent source of information on videos and DVDs in print. The site is searchable by film title, director's name, genre and country of origin.
Movies Unlimited
An excellent source for hard-to-find videos and DVDs. The site is searchable by title, actor, or director.
Search Journal One Search for holdings. Years of coverage vary per title. Copies of articles in titles that the UL does not own can be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Due to the April 30, 2006 fire in Zimmerman Library, print journals previously located there are currently unavailable. All the surviving periodicals and microforms were shipped out of state for cleaning and further assessment. An opening date for the heavily damaged basement level has not yet been determined. None of the journals or microforms sent for cleaning and restoration will be returned until the basement can be re-opened. Please use Interlibrary Loan to request copies of articles from these publications. ILL is only available to UNM students, faculty and staff.