Media Sources

49. Film or video recording Generally begin with the title of the film or recording. Always supply the name of the director (following the abbreviation “Dir.”), the distributor, and the year of original release. You may also insert other relevant information, such as the names of the performers or screenplay writers, before the distributor. End with the medium (“Film,” “DVD,” “Blu-ray disc,” “Videocassette”). For DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and videocassettes, include the original release date.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Dir. Peter Jackson. Perf. Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen. New Line Cinema, 2012. Film.

On the Waterfront. Dir. Elia Kazan. 1954. Criterion Collection, 2013. DVD.

50. Television or radio program Include the title of the program, the network or station, the call letters and city (if any), the date on which the program aired, and the medium (“Radio,” “Television”). If there are relevant persons to name (such as the author, director, host, narrator, or actor), include that information after the title. If the program has named episodes or segments, list those in quotation marks. If the material you’re citing is an interview, include the word “Interview” and, if relevant, the name of the interviewer.

“Inside Amazon: Secrets of an Online Mega-Giant.” Nightline. Host Neal Karlinsky. ABC. WMAR, Baltimore, 26 Nov. 2012. Television.

“The Key to Zen for Tony Bennett: ‘Life Is a Gift.’” Talk of the Nation. Host Neal Conan. Natl. Public Radio. WBUR, Boston, 20 Nov. 2012. Radio.

Romney, Mitt. Interview by Brian Williams. NBC Nightly News. NBC. WWMT, Kalamazoo, 8 Dec. 2012. Television.

51. Sound recording Begin with the name of the person whose work you want to highlight: the composer, the conductor, or the performer. Next list the title, followed by the names of other artists (composer, conductor, performers), with abbreviations indicating their roles. The recording information includes the manufacturer and the date. End with the medium of the recording (“CD,” “LP,” “Audiocassette,” “Audiotape,” “MP3 file”).

Stoltzman, Richard. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Clarinet Quintet. English Chamber Orchestra. RCA Red Seal, 2011. CD.

If you wish to cite a particular track on the recording, give its performer and title (in quotation marks), and then proceed with the information about the recording. For live recordings, include the date of the performance between the title and the recording data.

Peter, Paul & Mary. “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” Live in Japan, 1967. Rec. 16 Jan. 1967. Rhino Records, 2012. MP3 file.

52. Live performance Generally, begin with the title of the performance. Then give the author and director; the major performers; and the theater, city, and date. End with “Performance.”

The Book of Mormon. By Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Dir. Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker. Perf. Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner. Bank of America Theater, Chicago. 11 Dec. 2012. Performance.

53. Work of art Give the name of the artist; the title of the work (italicized); the date of composition; the medium of composition; the name of the collection, museum, or owner; and the city. If you are citing artwork published in a book, add the publication information for the book and the medium of publication (“Print”) at the end.

Perez, Enoc. Marina Towers, Chicago. 2012. Oil on canvas. Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington.

54. Advertisement Provide the name of the product, service, or organization being advertised, followed by the word “Advertisement.” Then provide the usual publication information.

New York Lottery. Advertisement. New York Post Aug. 2012: 13. Print.

55. Cartoon Treat a cartoon like an article in a newspaper or magazine. Give the cartoonist’s name, the title of the cartoon if there is one (in quotation marks), the word “Cartoon,” and the publication data for the source.

Bish, Randy. “NHL Standstill.” Cartoon. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 7 Dec. 2012: 37. Print.