This document provides instructions for a close critical study assignment on a chosen film. Students are asked to research the initial critical reception of the film as well as more recent reviews. They should take notes on positive and negative critiques, key debates stirred by the film, and common themes or criticisms. The assignment requires students to write a 500-800 word essay in response to the prompt, using good structure and citing evidence to support a central argument or viewpoint. The essay is due on the first day of the following week.