This was the first course he taught at UCSB. He was enthusiastic and knew so much about the film industry and trends. On the last day, we watched Cinema Paradiso. Can't wait to take 101C with him.

Professor Melnick is the greatest Professor in the entire world. He is: - An informative lecturer - Teaches with passion - Fun conversations during office hours, welcoming - Cares about his students - Comfortable learning environment - Inspiring and encouraging The class has great guest speakers, inside scoop of work environment, job advice etc

Ross is a good guy. Fun, informative lectures, high energy--during office hour when you plan your paper, he'll give you tons of great and ideas and direction. He's hyper like a cup of coffee when he talks and I love it. Real friendly dude and cares. He won't do you dirty.

By far one of the best professors I've had. His lectures are so intriguing because he does a great job of putting everyone in the proper mindset for each film. The movies he picks are also reeeeeally good. Plus he is fun to talk to.

He is my favorite professor at UCSB. So passionate and so knowledgeable about film. He's so easy to talk to and he's so helpful. Everything is easy as long as you go to lectures and understand the concepts and ideas of each of the readings.

Ross Melnick is one of the best professors I've had so far. Not only is he incredibly nice and handsome, but he is extremely helpful in understanding the material and keeps his lectures interesting. He also showed excellent films all quarter, some of which have become my favorites.

Ross is a great lecturer and loves talking about films, but sometimes overloads with too much information. We watched films everyday which shortened lecture times considerably, but the films were all mostly great. Recommend talking to him in office hours as he loves talking to his students and investing in their lives. Don't use cellphone in class!

One of the best teachers I have ever had! He really loves his students and wants everyone to do well! If you put in the effort and pay attention you will do well. Go to office hours! He has a lot to say. The reading load is intimidating but not bad. Take home midterm

One of the best professors I've ever had! Cares about knowing and meeting his students more than any other prof. Very funny and sweet. Makes funny jokes. Introduced me to some great films. Fun class. I would take another class with him.

The best professor I have had at UCSB. It's a demanding class with lecture 3 times a week but Melnick is such a great lecturer, I was ALWAYS looking forward to it. He is intelligent and helpful and I would highly recommend going to his office hours or just talking to him after class. It is really obvious he wants all his students to do well & cares