He's probably one of the more interesting teacher's I've had and we watch a wide variety of really good movies like Harlan County, USA and The Harder They Come. The class is pretty easy.

Knows his stuff! Great lecturer, picks awesome films.

He gives great lectures on interesting films. Probably one of the all-around coolest teachers I've had.

Very cool guy, very easy class. First half, he lectures. Second half, you watch a film. Approachable and understanding. You don't really need the textbook for his class. Attend class and take notes on his lectures and you will pass his class. Knows his stuff.

interesting and intelligent, a great storyteller. i had a crush on him all five years i went to vcu.

I have taken every class he teaches...simply the best

Take good notes. The movies he picks are a little old but they're interesting once you get into them. He bases the grade entirely on the exams. Just study and you'll pass his class.

HOT HOT HOT!! He really knows his film, totally interesting guy, great lecturer. I took more film classes than I needed because he was such a great teacher.

Take his class on Alfred Hitchcock- it's set up really well and extremely interesting. Jones is a great teacher with an obvious passion for what he does.

Extremely easy!!!!!!!!!!!

Really easy.

good teacher, explains well, read the book and study the notes and you will get at least a C

I LOVED Dr. Jones! He really knows his stuff about films and he gets so excited when he teaches. He knows so many things about the topic and seems to really want us all to enjoy it as much as he does. He showed really neat films and his tests were fair. I highly suggest taking the class!

Mr. Jones is such a great teacher and the films were very interesting. I enjoyed his class, and the tests were not hard at all, I hardly ever studied for them. Definitely take this class if you want a fun and enjoyable class.

this guy is awesome. is a film god. knows all. 2 tests, so dont screw up. 90 is a B. so yea. take the class, go to class, take notes.

I like movies like Boyz N DA Hood, Scarface, Friday you get the picture. But in this class the movies were the worst. I got a B cause the class was easy. But I think there should be one movie that I could get into

Comments about how this class should be easy are an insult to Film as both history and a form of art. There is more to know about film and the people in them then what students who read tabloids and People Magazine want to admit. Michael Jones is an amazing professor who has an extensive knowledge with film in its entirety.

does anyone else find the black plastic glasses appealing?

MY GOD, he's wonderful to look at... and his class is VERY interesting too!

cool guy...great class

I totally have a crush on him.

take this course, it's great! Jones is good!

He's nice and very very smart. I thorougly enjoyed the class. His exams were okay. I think a lot of times he thinks he mentioned something when he didn't so some questions threw me off. I never once opened the book and I got a high B. As long as you take notes and watch the films, you'll be fine.

Love him, love his class, he is just a fascinating man. :-) The class is really awesome too--just don't miss the lectures. My friend and I so want to take all of his classes!

easily one of the most intelligent and personable teachers i have had the privilege of having. he's funny, he's approachable, and it's obvious he knows what he's talking about. the class itself is very interesting, and he picks great movies. defintely take this class.

The class is easy & interesting. He's a nice guy and interested in what he's teaching and you learn quite a bit. Takes attendance most classes. You're only graded on 2 tests so go, take good notes & watch the movies and you'll get a good grade. Tests are multiple choice with matching & true/false- the midterm took me 10 minutes.

If you think this class is an easy A, it really isn't. I mean all you do is show up and watch the movies. but he lectures a short time and you need to listen to everything he says and take notes because his tests are not a piece of cake. Read the book also.

most incredible professor i have every had at this university.

Great teacher. If you listen to the lectures you will pass. I didn't crack the book once. The tests are easy if you study for them...

GREAT PROFESSOR! very helpful and his lectures are very engaging. don't think that you can just breeze through the class, though. pay attention, take lots of notes and enjoy the films. i would recommend this class to everyone.

Jones is an average professor. He's passionate about his subject and is entertaining. Notes are written on a marker board in his handwriting, so prepare for that. The book is expensive and if you can, share with someone. The only time you'll need the book is for exams- for which there are only TWO which he averages together to get your grade.

Awesome prof. Extremely helpful and do go to his office hours. Great personality as a prof. Makes subject quite interesting. 2 tests, and best grade counts 2x. 91 and above is an A. Tests are not bad, except for T/F. Go to class and take really good notes, and read the assigned pages, youre good to go.

It just finished my first semester of History of the Motion Picture with him and overall he is not a bad teacher. There is no work required, however, he only gives a midterm and a final, but your best grade counts twice. The class is fairly interesting, but sometimes boring. BEST ADVICE: TAKE NOTES and STUDY for the tests (match, T&F, and mult.ch.)

Mike Jones is the best. You will learn so much. Only two tests are all multiple choice. AWESOME!

One of my favorite classes. He goes off on tangents sometimes but all in all he's pretty interesting. The movies are hit or miss, but you really don't have to watch them if you don't want to. If you take notes and pay attention it's an easy A. Don't buy the textbook, you never use it.

Really fun class, you get to watch a movie everyday! He is really into film and knows a lot about it. Exams arnt bad, I got an A without studying or buying the essay packet. Just make sure to take really good notes when he reviews before the exams.

An excellent teacher. He's passionate about his subject, and you'll find it hard falling asleep during his lecture (because hey, who doesn't like movies?). His movie choices are pretty interesting, and the exams are easy as long as you pay attention in class (the book helps if you don't go to class, and it's a good read). Take this class!

Easy as pie. He is scatterbrained, but really knows his stuff. The lectures are a little like he's having a conversation with himself. When the movie's on, don't open your laptop or phone. thats his pet peeve. other than that just write down what he writes on the board and stay for the movie part and you will get an A.

If you love watching movies, this is the class for you. Mike is a great guy, he has a lot of knowledge. Very easy class, you watch a movie, read the book, and then there's 2 exams. Don't get lazy when it comes to studying the exams. He doubles the best grade, then adds that to the other exam grade.

Awesome guy. Easy. Interesting. Very Smart.

Easy class because this guy knows movies. His lectures are easy to follow(and usually interesting)and his exams are pretty easy. The textbook wasn't necessary at all. the lectures cover everything though if you were to miss one or two or more, you can just get the exam study guide and google all of the terms, names, etc and be set.

MI FAVORITO! Love Mike Jones, he is a really nice guy who just loves film. I have a problem with people who have a problem with Mike Jones! He's always willing to stay and talk with you about film. His honesty is refreshing, and his taste in movies ain't bad either. PLUS, it's an incredibly easy class.

Mike Jones is a fantastic teacher! He's genuinely passionate about film and it shows. The only downside to his style is that he can be difficult to take notes from since he jumps from topic to topic a lot. But other than that he's great! I'm really bummed to not be able to take 271 with him next semester due to scheduling issues.

This class is interesting and easy! Professor Jones is obviously passionate about film. If you come to class, pay attention, and watch the movie, you'll get a good grade. The book is mainly for extra info. I studied for maybe 3 hours for a test and got a 100. Love this class!

This not an easy A, so think twice before you enroll. You must come to class and watch the films. The book is important for the required readings that will have questions on his two exams. At times he does single out individuals which may be humiliating. The exams are matching, T/F, and multiple choice 50 questions...good luck!

The lectures are long. There are only two grades (the midterm and the final), but your better score is counted twice. If you show up to watch the movies & look over the readings, you'll do fine! He's very knowledgeable about cinema and can tell some interesting stories, but again, my class was two hours and forty minutes long, so get ready to sit.

His class is set up to show at least a part of the movie everyday and also give a small or longer lecture each class. It is important to go for the lecture because his tests come directly from the lectures. The book helps and it is good to read before the lecture. He gives great study guides. Not super responsive to emails but helps after class.

His class was a great way to be introduced to film. He is very knowledgeable on film and makes it interesting. You watch movies majority of the class, but he tests you on different aspects of the movie, so it's not a good idea to constantly skip class. But, he is very lecture heavy.

Simple class. He doesn't post anything online so if you want study guides, notes, test grades, or even the syllabus you have to be in class. I don't recommend skipping as you will miss a lot of what he'll be putting on your test and there's only two for the semester and they're your only grades. Not hard but not a walk in the park either.

This class is an easy A if you do the very minimal textbook readings, take detailed notes in class (lectures are under 20 min), and pay attention to the films. Tests are never verbatim from the study guides though, so study hard for the 2 exams or you'll fail. Professor Jones is great - he's a gruff dude but incredibly passionate and funny.

I really enjoyed his class. The notes are only gone over at the very beginning of class & make up most of the 2 tests that make up your total grade. But don't worry he gives out a study guide for each test and gives review time in class to answer questions directly off of it. Just show up and pay attention and do the study guide and you'll be good

Great teacher. Easygoing, passionate. Does not take attendance or use Blackboard, but says in the first class the tests (ONLY 2) are 100% based on lectures. Textbook is optional, only need good notes from class. Suggest going to class every time. Gives study guide and extra credits for showing up in class. Better to ask questions in or after class

His classes are fairly easy you just have to make sure you pay attention to his lectures; but if you watch the movies it should be easy to remember. He can be a little old school with some of the words he uses but if you keep in mind the type of person he is then you'll get over it. I'm taking his class again and I'm excited.