MARK KERMODE: Can movies still cause a moral panic?

The very good Doctor Kermode deals with the issue of moral panics.This is an issue relevant for A2 students and will be discussed this term. Mark Kermode's film blog is a wonderful resource and well worth navigating. Note the reader comments to this blog entry.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode/2009/06/moralpanic_150609.html

Link to Mark Kermode's top 5 films of 2010:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode/2010/12/my_top_five_films_of_the_year.html

Link to Mark Kermode's worst 5 films of 2010:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode/2010/12/my_worst_five_films_of_2010.html

Mark Kermode is a critical voice that all media students should hear. His blog is magnificent. Treat yourself and peruse his video blog archive. Kermode is always eloquent, intelligent, amusing and specific. He is one of the UK's most respected film critics and he is also a quiff sporting skiffle bassist. He always supports his opinion with a precise argument which is a skill that all decent media students should master. Enjoy.