Professor Catalin Brylla, Newport School of Art, Media and Design University of Wales, Newport, UK

петак, 08. јануар 2016.

“There is a lot to improve on your site, but it is a really good idea that needs to grow. However, I think the feminist section has to be updated to include films that have to do with feminist film theories, such as Laura Mulvey. Maybe have a section called “Psychoanalysis”, and include films like Psycho and the ones you mention. Feminism sounds far too general. You also might want to consider distinguishing between the philosophy of style and the philosophy of content, so each film in your sections should have a short explanation (or keywords) WHY it is in that section. Good luck.”

Matthew Valentine, Department of Philosophy, Duquesne University Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

петак, 08. јануар 2016.

“From what I have garnered though, it seems like you’ve put a lot of work into this, which is admirable. I was curious if (just from a mere stylistic point) either an alphabetical or chronological organization within each subcategory might help. Classifying movies by philosophical theme I think works very well on your site (although I cannot say that I’ve seen all the films you have listed). I would caution you a bit in regards to using “Futurism” as a subheading, only insofar (as you already know), Futurism is typically understood in context to the Italian art movement in the early twentieth century rather than denoting a futuristic theme (although it doesn’t have to). Film theories may use this term as you do, so I will have to plead ignorance in that regard. “Dystopian” as a term also captures the theme of a perfect world gone wrong (such as “1984” or “Brave New World”), usually within the contexts of a future time (but not necessarily).

I noticed that you have a page with links to philosophical works on cinema (which I was in the midst of recommending). I was also going to suggest that you have a page for student papers but I see you’ve done that as well. The website looks incredibly comprehensive insofar as you have already considered what I would have suggested.”