Film Critic

Film Critic interprets data and this page includes 6 real tasks that show how to turn measurements into choices. Tasks explain what numbers matter and how to present them to colleagues. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

6evidenced tasks
6ready prompts
3tools of the trade
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How we know this

This job isn’t in the U.S. government’s occupational survey yet, so this page carries no official pay figures. Everything below is drawn from published job descriptions and industry guides, each one linked at the foot of the page. The work described is real and sourced. What’s missing is the survey’s rating of which parts of the job matter most — so read this as a picture of the work, not a ranked list.
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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

Watch new release films and streaming content

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Watch the new-release slate this week on streaming and theatrical windows, take time-stamped notes on key…
Watch the new-release slate this week on streaming and theatrical windows, take time-stamped notes on key scenes and performances, flag anything that needs fact-checking, and prepare a short recommendation for Saturday’s newsletter.
The tools that do the workYouTubeweb

Attend film festivals and preview screenings

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Attend the Friday festival preview screening, arrive early to collect the press kit and credits list, record…
Attend the Friday festival preview screening, arrive early to collect the press kit and credits list, record my immediate impressions and three lines for a festival dispatch, then note which filmmakers and publicists I must follow up with.
The tools that do the workSocial media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram)web

Research film background, director, and industry context

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Research the film’s background: pull director interviews, production history, financing and prior work,…
Research the film’s background: pull director interviews, production history, financing and prior work, assemble two paragraphs on context and one page of sources to support my review.
The tools that do the workYouTubeweb

Write film reviews for publications or personal platforms

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Write a 600–900 word review of the new release that opens with my viewing experience, lays out plot without…
Write a 600–900 word review of the new release that opens with my viewing experience, lays out plot without spoilers, assesses strengths and weaknesses, and ends with a clear verdict and suggested audience.
The tools that do the workWordPressweb

Analyze films for storytelling, visual style, and thematic elements

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Break down the film scene by scene to analyze storytelling beats, visual motifs and recurring themes, then…
Break down the film scene by scene to analyze storytelling beats, visual motifs and recurring themes, then produce a one-page analytic brief with three illustrative stills and timestamped examples.
The tools that do the workYouTubeweb

Evaluate technical aspects like cinematography, acting, and direction

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Evaluate the technical craft across cinematography, production design, acting and direction: rate each area,…
Evaluate the technical craft across cinematography, production design, acting and direction: rate each area, note standout moments and failures, and prepare quotes for my review and a checklist for technical fact-checking.
The tools that do the workYouTubeweb

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