Great film teacher...very funny, interesting. Extremely fun class to take. Loved it.

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His film classes were the most enjoyable things I took at OSU. Make sure you go and pay attention to the lectures, because that's what the final will be about. You'll also want to go because his lectures are always insightful, entertaining and interesting

very personable guy. fun lectures, not too lofty, but addresses the class in every-day language.

He is the best professor that I have had here at OSU, take his classes(if you can get in) cos it is soooo worth it. And don't freak out about the tests, because thay aren't as bad as you may think they are.

AWESOME! His class is really fun and he has a lot of enthusiasm for what he is teaching.

Interesting lectures, very smart, without a doubt one of the best teachers at OSU. If you show up for lectures and go to the movie screenings, you can consider the class passed.

I've never been more interested in a class. He's exciting and really draws you into the subject. It'hard not to start getting excited about the material also. Great teacher; reminds me of Woody ALlen, watch the movies and you'll see what i'm talking about

such a fun class. definitely try to get into it if at all possible. what other class do you get to watch godard, the godfather, mean streets, woody allen movies and so on. plus, he knows his movies. tests are very easy if you just go to class.

Fun class, his lectures are funny and insightful. I also took his intro fiction class which was a blast. He turns literary characters into film characters with his lectures, and that makes the novels that much easier to follow.

Awesome classes. You will learn SO much about film. Lewis really knows his stuff. The book will help you a bit, but make sure you show up to lecture EVERY DAY. The class is based on one final alone, but if you've been in class it's all good.

Probably the best professor on Campus! He is interesting and engaging. You look forward to his classes to learn more and to hear what he has to say (sometimes it is really funny). He will make you want to find other classes of his to take!

Even if you are not particularly interested in movie history Jon Lewis is very insightful and provides a very fascinating look at social trends in America and the rest of the world. He is very entertaining and knows his stuff. Great class!

facinating class even if youre not interested in film. He's very knowledgable about his field, so any question you throw at him about any film will be answered. I agree, the test sounds scary, but just memorize dates, directors, and film's historical context, and you've got it. Fabulous class.

Jon is a great professor, hands down. The class is based on one test so you need to be there for every lecture, but theres no reason not to be. Lectures were fun...so help me God, fun. You can't go wrong with any of his film classes.

You must go to this class and watch the movies to stand a chance on the final. Grading is done based on one test over all of the material (the final.) I found him entertaining and liked the class. He has a good sense of humor, and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the history of film.

One of the easiest classes I ever had, and enjoyable. Some people like to complain because the movies didn't have explosions or naked women, but classic film is an art in its own right. So many people can't see that.

Jon Lewis is so tight and this class is an easy A...Entertaining and funny though he talks about the same stuff a little too much. Unless you're a moron like the people below me who rated him, then this should be an enjoyable class.

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I loved this guy, I would have to agree with the person below me who is hot for teacher. I took Film Comedy from him and learned so much. got me interested in all sorts of movies I wouldn't have known otherwise.

jon is super hot and always talks about sexy lingerie sometime in the course of the term. he's funny and insightful and has the most entertaining classes on campus.

This guy is great! His class is easy too. People say he talks to much but I could listen to him all day. Great instructor!

great teacer, funny, interesting, not monotonous and boring.

Strange class. Starts with silent movies and 4 hours of silent watching is a bit of a struggle to get through. Drink energy drink. But lectures are funny and he loves his material. A bit frightening the first day, but sense he's bluffing.

I learned more from this class than any other class I've taken during my collegiate career. He is also very entertaining and funny during lecture.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. No homework, quizzes, or tests before the final...Your entire grade is based on how you do on that final. If you go to class and watch the movies should be pretty easy. Also very entertaining teacher who teaches in a way that actually makes you interested in the subject. VERY highly recommended.

definitly my favorite teacher so far at OSU really interesting and really funny.

Easy class and test. Jon Lewis is fun to listen to. All you have to do is see the movies.

One of the best classes I have EVER taken at OSU! Great guy, very nice, a lover of films, really knows what he is talking about. Show an interest, and you'll be fine. I wish I could take more classes with the guy.

Very interesting professor to listen too. He knows how to combine learning while at the same time connecting with us as young students. He's very funny, but takes his topic of study seriously, without making it dry.

Easily my favorite teacher in my college career. He was tough and lots of students in my class absolutely hated him. But he taught me more in that screenwriting class than I learned in the 5 classes I took elsewhere.

This prof was very interesting and funny. But you only have one exam in his class and that makes up 100 percent of your grade. So if perform crap on that, you get a crappy grade in the class. Pay attention in his class!

The movie guy. Fantastic lectures, brilliant insight.

Really great, tests are essays.

He was the reason I graduated from OSU (1995)- Got me motivated. Made learning interesting and exciting. He'll challenge you- not going to be an easy grade...sorry party people.

I absolutely loved his class. The films he chose could be boring at times, but he gave us a fair warning the first day of class that we might not always enjoy the films shown. The final was stressful, not only because it is the only grade, but the format is very fast pace. Take good notes during lecture and you'll do fine on the final.

Finally a professor who teaches us students like adults. He expects you are in the class because you want to learn-No hw or stupid power points. I didn't even look at the textbook, missed a few of the movies, but I came to every class and got an A. He is so funny and easy to listen to. If you are passionate about the course you will do great.

Lewis is the man! He made film SO interesting and cool. Lectures are great. Everything that he taught is applicable to real life. I'm even watching silent films at home now! Take this class, you won't regret it.

Jon Lewis is my hero! Not only was this class easy grade-wise, but I learned A TON! Most valuable class I've taken so far, I really feel a new appreciation for film. And it's all thanks to Lewis, he's a brilliant NY jew who really knows his stuff. He was even in a movie, "this film is not yet rated." Take this class, you won't regret it!!

His class is super fun, though after taking the entire series, I started to get tired of his political ranting.

I have taken all of his movie classes and they are a fun, easy grade. You have to go to this class because he doesn't post notes but that is okay because he is very funny. Easily my favorite professor.

He is hilarious! He knows the material backwards and forwards and has an impressive resume. Sometimes he threw little hissy fits about the disrespectful students in class but I understand his frustration. Loved the class, loved him!

Great teacher. I absolutely loved his class and he made me want to come and learn everyday. Highly recommend to fulfill baccore

Excellent instructor. Demanding. Helpful. Informative. A ot of work. Definitely worth my time.

Loved this class, as long as you attend the majority of the lectures and all the films (which should be the reason you took the course in the first place!)then it's all good. Prof is really funny as well.

If you cannot take honest criticism from your peers, WR 407 will be a living nightmare for you. This class consistently provided me with a high level of anxiety, but I left the class with a stronger understanding of story. I never felt like my time was wasted, as Lewis lectures were always informative. Don't miss class, or else your grade is toast.

I loved this class, the lectures are somewhat boring, but John tend to makes them funny. If you pay attention, you will think of film in a unique way and admire old films. Just like Hollywood, you have to be open to much criticism of different subjects, he's not trying to be mean, but its what he has to say to get his point across.

I've taken three classes with Professor Lewis, all of which were super fun and fairly easy. Very knowledgeable on films and his lectures were pretty engaging and funny. Probably one of my favorite professors, you can tell he loves his job. If you watch the movies and take notes, you should pass with no problem.

Lewis gives hilarious lectures and stays to talk with students about whatever they want after class for long periods of time- you can approach him for pretty much everything. He has a feminist perspective on film, and I've had lots of conversations about queer hollywood with him- don't believe the reviews calling him "macho". Don't skip anything!

Jon was really fun in lecture. He allows no cell phone or computers which at first I was very upset at first but honestly it really helped me focus. All quizzes are written answers so you can explain better. Also if you don't feel like going to watch the movie in person you can watch it at your own time.