Should I include a time stamp for time-based media when I am paraphrasing rather than quoting?

The MLA recommends making your citations useful to your reader. A time stamp could help your reader locate the scene in a movie, video, or… Read More

How do I cite different versions of a movie trailer from a Web site like IMDb?

Whenever different versions of a work are available, you must cite the version you are using. If you cite more than one version of a… Read More

How do I cite a screenplay?

Citing a screenplay is different from citing a film. The text of a screenplay that you consult will have its own authors and publication information. Read More

How do I cite a clip of a film on a Web site?

Whenever you cite a republished excerpt, you should document the work in which the excerpt appears, not the original source. Thus, to cite a scene… Read More

If I am citing a film based on a literary work, should I include the name of the literary work’s author in my entry?

No. A film based on a book is a work of art in its own right, separate from the book. The author of the book… Read More

Should a film be cited by its title or the director’s name?

Films are collaborative works, so how you cite them depends on the focus of your discussion. If you are focusing on the director’s choices, begin… Read More

How do I cite information about a movie from a Web site like IMDb?

Basic publication facts about a movie (e.g., the title, director, year of release) should be taken from the version of the movie you watch, when… Read More

How do I cite a special feature from a DVD?

To cite a special feature from a DVD, follow the MLA format template. List the title of the feature as the “Title of source.” Then provide… Read More

How do I create an in-text citation for a film?

The in-text citation for a film should key to a works-cited-list entry. If you list a film under its title, you must refer to the title in… Read More

How do I document a movie or video republished on a Web site?

To document a movie or video republished on a Web site, provide the publication details for the movie in container 1 and the publication details… Read More