Film/TV Reviews

*** Limit to 3 total films / episodes per semester. ***

Choose any film or TV show that...

You have not seen before.
Interests you – read descriptions carefully before watching to make sure it’s something you will want to watch.
You think might be a good learning resource for learners of the language you tutor.

*** If you start watching and don’t like it, you are welcome to choose another film or TV show. ***

You may watch the film/TV episode over 1-2 tutoring hours as part of the professional development tasks you work on when you do not have a student.

Only fill out the form after you have finished watching the entire film or episode.

Before watching, open the Film/TV Review Google Form and read the questions.
As you watch, take notes about the film/episode that will help answer the questions on the form.
Once you finish watching, type up your answers to the questions, submit your response, and email LCLC Staff (lclc@uic.edu) to let us know you finished your review. Once you submit your review, an LCLC Staff member will read your response and send you feedback about it.
If you really liked what you watched, consider writing a blog post in which you may flesh out your thoughts, analyze specific scenes, etc.

Kanopy (through the UIC library):

Other options from the UIC library

Youtube.com: try searching for the film title (English or original language) and year.

Or, you may search on any other streaming service you are a member of: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.

LCLC Staff also have access to many films that instructors have used in their courses: ask us if you would like a list for your language.

You can also watch these films, which are now shown in the German BLP.

German 103 Alemanya:

104 Good Bye Lenin:

https://drive.google.com/a/uic.edu/file/d/19KyF7K9yktr25gucGO3zwvYm-aJeTaVM/view?usp=sharing