Writing Reviews of Popular Culture: A Checklist "Starter Kit"

Some lists of possible evaluative criteria.

How would you evaluate:

For Movies:

1. the acting

2. cinematography (filming)

3. costuming

4. directing

5. special effects

6. script (similarity and differences to the book, etc.)

7. plot (e.g. believability, interest, "freshness", etc.)

8. casting

9. length

10. character development

11. degree of audience interest

12. degree of engagement with the characters

13. other criteria

For Music:

1. sound quality of the performance

2. atmosphere of the venue

3. energy of the performers

4. visual interest of props, clothing, or sets

5. use of lighting and special effects

6. responsiveness of the crowd

7. quality of the sound mixing

8. pace, variety, and choice of music

9. comparison with past performances and other performers

10. length of the performance

11. price for the experience

12. other criteria

For Restaurants:

1. service (speed, friendliness, competency, etc.)

2. food (creativity, presentation, etc.)

3. cleanliness

4. atmosphere (space, lighting, comfort of chairs, etc)

5. price

6. parking

7. comparison to similar available restaurants

8. other criteria