He's really passionate about Godard and even though he speaks randomly and tends to ramble, he is extremely knowledgeable. If you need help ask. Read his handouts, readers because they help!

Worst professor I've ever had in four years at this school. I don't understand how he has such high ratings. Confusing, incoherent, and unstructured. I've never gotten so stressed out from a class, I was literally throwing up from both class and workload. Never finishes his thoughts from lecture and expects too much of students. Avoid at all cost

The best teacher I've ever had; he will change the way you think about film. I had him for 148AC (color) and 148PF (puzzle films). He's brilliant & one of our most famous professors. Class is midterm, final paper, take-home final & you have to be a good writer. Go to office hours and you'll get an extension. He's eccentric and crazy but the best!!

Changed the way I think about film. I'm pissed hes not teaching my last year..

What a treat to have Prof. Branigan as a teacher at UCSB. Highly recognized scholar, author of 2 important books in the area. Great teaching style, rare sense of humour, immense knowledge and endless passion... The Best teacher ever!

Brilliant beyond words. I remember being intimidated the first few days and wanting to drop the class but he grew on me and he is the best professor I have ever had. Passionate, unorthodox, and charming to no end. If you attended his lectures, it would have changed your life.