CHAPTER 44
Writing Reviews
Bhawana Somaaya
CHAPTER INSIGHTS
Reviews have been an important part of journalism. A review article could feature anything, from books to films, to music albums, documentaries, web series, games, electronic products and gadgets, eateries and so on. However, it requires slightly different set of skills to write and be a ‘critic’. This chapter delves into the art of writing reviews and how it differs from a news story. It also looks at how reviewing has changed over the years, including the trends, the practice and the guidelines. Though the chapter largely focuses on reviewing films, it briefly discusses nuances needed to review any forms of art—be it a film, book, web series, short film and documentary, or a trailer, ...
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