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Recommended Film Studies Journals by Title

Afterimage: the journal of media arts and cultural criticism
"Afterimage is a full-color journal that contains articles, book and film reviews, exhibit reviews, and cultural features that cover photography as well as multimedia arts. The website contains highlights from current issues and a searchable "article archive." Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #4141
RIC 1996 - present
American Cinematographer
The official magazine of the American Society of Cinematographers. Provides current industry information and lots of interviews with cinematographers of current releases.
RIC 2005 - present
Cinema Journal
Refereed. Publishes essays on a wide variety of subjects from diverse methodological perspectives.
RIC 1966 - present
Cinéaste: America's leading magazine on the art and politics of the cinema
"The publication bills itself as "America's leading magazine on the art and politics of the cinema." It provides interviews with actors and filmmakers, as well as film, home video, and book reviews." Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #2375
RIC 1967 - present
Communication Arts
"A high-quality trade publication for commercial artists. Issues serve as juried showcases for leading work in advertising, design, illustration, interactive design, typography, and photography." Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #4291
RIC 1999 - present
Film Comment
A highly-respected film magazine published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Coverage of film-making in the United States and abroad.
RIC 1962 - present
Film Criticism
An academic film studies journal published by Allegheny College. The third-oldest film magazine in the country. "Publishes articles that examine films from a variety of critical, political, and aesthetic viewpoints." Refereed/Peer Reviewed
RIC 1976 - present
Film International
Film International started in 1973 as Filmhäftet in Sweden and has through the years recruited contributors among the most distinguished scholars and journalists around the world.
RIC 2006 - present
Film Journal International
Monthly trades magazine publishing reviews of major and independent film release, profiles of filmmakers and industry executives, articles on industry trends and new technologies, construction and design, theatre sound, equipment and concessions.
RIC 2002 - present
Film Quarterly
One of the premier English-language scholarly film studies journals. International in coverage and reputation. Refereed/Peer-reviewed.
RIC 1958 - present
IndieWire
Since 1996, IndieWire has grown into a preeminent source for independent film and television news, reviews, interviews, global festival coverage and more.
RIC 2016 - present
Journal of Film and Video
An internationally respected forum that focuses on scholarship in the fields of film and video production, history, theory, criticism, and aesthetics. Magazine for Libraries (25th ed) #2388. Refereed/Peer reviewed
RIC 1984 - present
Jump Cut: a review of contemporary media
"Looking at media in its social and political context since 1974 analyzing media in relation to class, race, and gender. Publishes material on film, television, video, new media, and related media and cultural analysis." Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #2391
RIC 1986-2000 (microfilm) (online access https://www.ejumpcut.org/home.html)
KinoKultura
An online film studies journal that focuses on contemporary Russian cinema. Awarded a Diploma by the Guild of Russian Film Critics and Film Scholars.
RIC 2011 - present
Sight & Sound: The International Film Magazine
A highly-respected film magazine published by the British Film Institute. "It is particularly good in the area of film reviews and credits; it consistently gives the most complete credit listings of any film periodical." Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #2396
RIC 1968 - present
Velvet Light Trap: A Critical Journal of Film and Television
"illuminates understanding of film and other media" Magazines for Libraries (25th ed) #2397
RIC 1990 - present

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