Hi Anna,

As someone with a graduate degree in English, I definitely agree with your instructor that it would be easier to do an evaluative paper on a restaurant than on a movie. I understand your reluctance to go to a restaurant, but barring that, would your instructor object to an analysis of a carryout meal?

On the other hand, if you opt for a film, I would suggest you make sure it is a movie that a) you can handle watching (there are lots I can't handle, for example), and b) that you feel comfortable enough with the subject matter that you can understand what's going on enough in order to critique the writers' handling of the subject matter, the actors' portrayals, and how satisfactory the storyline is.

I hope this helps. If you want to pick my brain (such as it is) anymore, please feel free.

Good luck, Anna,

Hodge