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Cinema

Russell Sheaffer

CINE123 · CIN123 · CINE170 · CINE100 · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
71.88%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you are open to queer cinema and film analysis; skip if long lectures and identity-focused content are a dealbreaker.

Best fit · Effort For RewardQueer cinema specialistLecture and reading heavyExtra credit friendlyPolarizing content focusClear grading when engaged
  • Students who want film analysis and LGBTQ , and interesting screenings.
  • Many report an easy A with , and a if work is done.
  • A vocal minority finds lectures too long and the queer focus uncomfortable or not inclusive enough.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Many students say do the readings, films, quizzes, and and an A is realistic unless you slack.

Both formats report easy A paths; and completion.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Concepts are accessible, but volume of films and for uninterested students.

; in-person balances lectures with full-class movie days.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

Attendance and participation often count, though some sections post films or .

In-person more often mandatory; some .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Majority praise knowledge and class design, tempered by polarized 1-star spikes about tone and content focus.

Online enthusiasts are especially strong; in-person has both raves and harsh short-form rants.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and individual group grading help most dedicated students land high marks.

Format shift

A few online students call quizzes picky on concision; overall still lenient with effort.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Weekly films, readings, discussions, and .

Format shift

Online CINE123 comments stress denser reading and homework timing more than in-person CINE100.

Teaching experience

Good

71/100

Passionate, knowledgeable film teaching and .

Format shift

and preferred-name care stand out; .

Assessment method

Balanced

42/100

Participation, quizzes, papers, and occasional projects share weight rather than pure high-stakes exams.

Format shift

; online leans discussions, quizzes, and film responses.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and film screenings, with participation and a ; fans praise energy while critics call lectures overlong.

Main concern

and long lectures frustrate students uninterested in .

What students said

“His class follows a routine; one day is lecture and note-taking, then the next is watching a film.”
CINE100
“Show up, do the work, and you'll pass the class.”
CINE100
“He talks way too much, like get to the point.”
CINE100

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online modules pair readings, lecture videos, films, and and strong feedback for engaged students.

Main concern

Heavy reading plus tight Friday-to-Monday assignment windows can overwhelm students who need more pacing clarity.

What students said

“ ; as long as you watch the assigned movie or read the assigned pages, you'll do fine.”
CINE123
“The class is set up in a , lecture videos, and discussion boards.”
CINE100
“HW is due friday night and he assigns the next on Monday. SO you have 4 1/2 days”
CIN123

Exam style

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Assessments center on lecture-based quizzes and or online finals noted.

Take-Home QuizzesLecture-Based TestsFinal PaperOnline Finals

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and well-prepared online finals mentioned.

Lecture-Based TestsTake Home QuizOnline Finals
“ , so pay attention.”
CINE100
“You have a .”
CINE100
“ and he prepares you really well for them.”
CINE100

Online

and texts carefully; students call them easy if prepared but deduct for vague answers.

QuizzesDiscussion PostsReading-Based
“ and quizzes are easy. and watch the movies and you'll be good”
CINE123
“it can be really challenging to understand what answers he is looking for on the quizzes.”
CINE123

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“easily one of the . and screenings.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews across CINE100 and queer cinema courses online and in person. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

71/100

“Incredibly knowledgeable about film, and has the experience to back it up.”

🅰️ Grade Accessibility

80/100

“Easy to get an A, I just slacked off near the end.”

👍 Recommendation

72/100

“ if you're interested in LGBTQ cinema and culture.”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

“Get ready to read.... a lot...”

Theme 1

🎬 About Content Focus

  • If you are interested in
  • A lot of the content of the class related to themes of queer gender identity
  • all the lgbtq talk is very concerning

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is so nice and a really great teacher
  • He talks way too much, like get to the point

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Show up, do the work, and you'll pass the class
  • This class was super easy. He gave so many options
  • and watch the movies and you'll be good

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-two detailed reviews across formats show a stable majority-positive pattern with a .

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 50
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 57

Course coverage

CINE10018 reviews
CINE12311 reviews
CIN1232 reviews
CINE1701 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 4 · A 17 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1