In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can write down anything that comes to mind, though many critics like to have small sections for the key subjects like "writing," "acting," and "directing." No matter your style, taking notes as you watch will make it infinitely easier to write and talk about the movie later on. Don't worry about what to take notes on at first. Simply write out everything that comes to mind now, then work on shaping the review or writing later on. Form is how a movie is shot -- the lighting, scenery, sound effects, etc. Function is the story being told -- what information is the form trying to convey. The best movies merge these seamlessly. Think about Citizen Kane, whose message on the endless march of time and memory is bolstered by watery cuts, low, dramatic/weird angles, and flashbacks. Every aspect of the movie helps tell the story.  If you hit pause, what does this "photograph" tell you? What is the mood? How is the shot designed to be interesting (or not) even when the movie is paused? What do you think is the theme or point of the movie? What evidence do you have to back it up? Are there any original or weird artistic choices throughout the movie? Why do you think the director chose to use something unique or different in the movie? Movies are enormous, collaborative efforts. Each department, even the small ones, must work together to make the entire movie a reality. As such, good critics and movie watchers take time to point out all of the parts of a movie, not just the obvious ones like acting and directing. When watching, take a few notes on:   Production Design: What do the sets look like? How were props and scenery chosen, and how do they add or subtract from the movie?  Sound and Music: This is easy to see when movies get it wrong, but ask yourself how the best movies get it right. Amazing sound effects and music pull you seamlessly into the picture.  Editing: When are long takes used? What about short, choppy editing, where the image changes 2-3 times a second? Each time an editor cuts, it is to give you new information -- are they succeeding? How you feel about a movie may be the most important, but most neglected, part of any early review. Your opinions are important -- you just need to find ways to back them up with facts. Whenever you have a gut feeling about something -- "that actor ruined his lines," "the cinematography was incredible," "the movie was 30 minutes too long" -- don't just dismiss it as a personal preference. Find a way to support your opinion with fact:   "That actor ruined his lines." Maybe he made too much of a joke out of serious lines. Perhaps he didn't change his facial expressions, he seemed uncomfortable or out of place, etc.  "The cinematography  was incredible." Talk about the lighting in certain scene. Find unique camera angles, or how several key shots commanded your attention.  "The movie was 30 minutes too long." Think about the scenes or sections you would cut. Consider the part of the movie that should have been highlighted instead, or why you wanted a certain ending instead of the one presented. Movies are not made in a vacuum. They are based on true stories, have complicated creation tales, and interact with current events. While reviews should focus on the films themselves, good critics tap into the real-life context of a movie.  Is this movie making some sort of commentary on current or historical events? Look up the director's, writer's, and cinematographer's other movies. How does this one relate to the other?
Summary: Take notes on the film as you watch. Focus your viewing on the connection between form and function. Take a few minutes in the movie to focus on each aspect of production. Consider your own opinion, but be ready to back it up. Read up on the film's background.

Problem: Article: Moon Festival decorations don’t need to be over the top, but the one thing you can’t do without are lanterns. Moon Festival lanterns are bright, festive, and often shaped like animals or interesting geometric designs, but you can make your own simple rectangular lanterns. Creating lanterns as a family in the days beforehand is a great way to foster the spirit of togetherness that this holiday is all about.  Making lanterns is an especially great activity for kids, who can design their own and carry it around on the night of the celebration! Start with 3 square balsa wood dowels that are 36 by 1⁄8 by 1⁄8 inches (91.44 × 0.32 × 0.32 cm). Use scissors to cut them into smaller pieces as follows:  4 lengths of 10 in (25 cm) 8 lengths of 5 in (13 cm) 2 lengths of 7 in (18 cm). Use electrical tape to attach the 5 in (13 cm) pieces together, creating 2 squares. These will be the top and bottom of the lantern. To make the base more stable, tape your two 7 in (18 cm) strips of wood in a cross in one of the squares. Use double-sided tape to attach a tealight (either a candle or electric) at the intersection of the cross. Tape the 10 in (25 cm) pieces vertically from each corner of the base to create the outer shell of the lantern. Then, tape on the top square. Spread out a 20 in × 20 in (51 cm × 51 cm) sheet of tissue paper and use a brush to coat it in a thin layer of glue. Wrap it around the lantern frame, then create a wire handle so you can carry it or hang it around your house. If you want to decorate your lantern with Chinese characters or drawings, do so before you paint the glue on the tissue paper. Repeat this process to make at least 5-6 lanterns. Place them around your house and outside to light up the night with a soft glow. You can also let kids carry them around, but be careful if you used candles. You may want to use electric tealights to make a few kid-friendly lanterns, and use candles in the ones that you plan to hang up out of their reach.
Summary:
Make lanterns to decorate and light up your home. Cut balsa wood towels into smaller lengths. Tape the pieces into squares to form the base and top. Attach the long wood pieces to make the sides. Decorate the outside with tissue paper. Hang your lanterns around your house for a festive, traditional look.