Film Acting
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An 8 page paper which discusses technique and provides an overview of what any person who wishes to pursue a career as a film actor or actress should know. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGfilmact.rtf

Film Adaptation/Shoeless Joe & Field of Dreams
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A 10 page research paper that discusses Field of Dreams (1989, directed by Phil Alden Robinson for Universal Studios) as a film adaptation of W.P. Kinsella’s short story “Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa.” Examination of these two works and the adaptation process demonstrates that this is an instance where the filmmaker was extremely successful at capturing not only the substance of Kinsella’s plot, but the magic of his writing and vision. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khfodsj.rtf

Film Analysis
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A 3 page paper on film analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAfmass.rtf

Film Analysis
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A 4 page paper which analyzes several films in regards to style and composition. The films discussed are Detour(1945) Edgar G. Ulmer, L'Avventura (1960) by Michelangelo Antonioni, My life to live (1962) by Jean-Luc Godard, Faces (1968) by John Cassavetes and Mothlight (1963) by Stan Brakhage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAflmdet.rtf

Film Analysis
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A 6 page research paper that draws heavily on the text The Art of Watching Films by Boggs and Petrie (2004). This examination of film analysis, first of all, offers a template for basic film analysis and how to interpret meaning in a movie, but then also discusses a personal criteria for evaluating cinema. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khfilana.rtf

Film Analysis - The Use Of Geography In 'Braveheart'
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A 5 page paper discussing the physical setting of the Mel Gibson movie. The story of Braveheart spans several years in its full telling, but the primary focus of the movie, William Wallace leading his people against England in defense of their homeland, occurred in 1297. Braveheart brought notoriety and tourism to Stirling, and revived the history surrounding Wallace's struggle against the English and his unifying influence among the clans of Scotland. The highlighting and use of the landscape was a contributing factor in the film's success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Bravehea.wps

Film Analysis / 'The African Queen' (1951)
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Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn play two lovers who survive many life and death situations. The evolution of their unlikely relationship is explored in this 3 page paper. No bibliography.
Filename: Afroq.wps

Film Analysis / 'The Four Seasons' (1981)
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The dynamics present in the relationships inherent between three couples is discussed in this 3 page paper. Complex issues are addressed as the couples approach mid-life. No bibliography.
Filename: 4seasons.rtf

Film Analysis / 'Ulee's Gold'
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A 5 page analysis of the movie Ulee's Gold (directed by Victor Nunez). The writer concentrates on the plot of the film and the symbolism which it contains.
Filename: Ugold.doc

Film Analysis / Ben-Hur (1959)
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This film is discussed in a 5 page paper which focuses on historical/biblical accuracy in terms of storyline, set, costuming and props. A chronologic overview of the events is also provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BenHur.wps

Film Analysis / Eight Men Out
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This 1988 film is discussed in a 5 page paper that suggests an underlying message. Actual facts about the 1919 White Sox scandal, on which the movie is based, is also included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Eight.doc

Film Analysis / Rosewood
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In 6 pages the author discusses the film Rosewood. The film 'Rosewood" depicts the terrible details that led to what can only be referred to as an explosion of racial hatred and total destruction at a time when lynching was a popular occurrence in America. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rosewood.wps

Film Analysis / When Harry Met Sally
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The relationship between the main characters Harry and Sally, played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, is explored in this 4 page essay.
Filename: Harrysal.wps

Film Analysis / White Man's Burden
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In 5 pages the writer discusses the movie "White Man's Burden," which was directed by Desmond Nakano. The movie is one of role reversal where the black man dominated society and the white man is the poor lower class worker. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Whitebur.doc

Film Analysis of “American Beauty”
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A 6 page paper which examines how the film’s plot and imagery considers the issues of race, class, age, sexuality and gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGambeau.rtf

Film Analysis of “Big Fat Liar”
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A 5 page paper which examines the plot and critical opinions of the film and also considers a specific scene that is crucial to the characters and storyline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGbfliar.rtf

Film Analysis of “Training Day” (2001)
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A 4 page paper which examines how such techniques as time compression, setting, cinematography, arrangement of people, and music enhance the film’s dramatic appeal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGtrainday.rtf

Film Analysis of Film Based on John Guare's Play, "Six Degrees of Separation"
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A 3 page paper which examines the film adaptation of John Guare's play, "Six Degrees of Separation." Specifically considered will be a plot analysis based on the new film criticism analytical elements of significance, unity, coherence, clarity, irony, novelty, characterizations, and techniques. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGsixdeg.wps

Film Analysis/Imitation of Life
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A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares two films: Imitation of Life (1934), directed by John M. Stahl and produced by Carl Laemmle for Universal and its 1959 remake, directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by Ross Hunter, also for Universal. These two films show that a remake can be similar to an original film, and yet still possess character and meaning that are distinctly its own, even when dealing with similar symbolism, plot and characterization. The paper also discusses how Far from Heaven (2002) pays homage to the 1959 version directed by Sirk. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khim3459.rtf

Film Analysis/Kiss Me Deadly
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A 5 page research paper that offers an analysis of Kiss Me Deadly (1955, produced and directed by Robert Aldrich for United Artists Studio), which is considered to be one of the finest examples of the film noir genre. The writer argues that film noir depicts the seamy underside of life and Kiss Me Deadly epitomizes film noir’s dark perspective by describing the directorial approach and use of the elements of cinematography. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfakmd.rtf

Film and Culture
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A 5 page research paper that examines three silent films -- The Battleship Potemkin, a Russian montage film; Metropolis, a German Expressionism film; and The Smiling Madam Beudet, a French Impressionism film. The writer argues that these films not only have historical and artistic significance, but they also communicate, to a certain degree, the cultural experience of their different cultures at that point in time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khsifilm.wps

Film and Social Violence
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A 4 page paper which discusses and examines how much films influence social violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAheston.rtf

Film and the Shaping of Stereotypes
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A 3 page paper which examines the films “Enter the Dragon” (1973) and “Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle” (2004) and how they may stereotype Asians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwhcst.rtf

Film as Art/Citizen Kane
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A 4 page essay that describes and analyzes the movie Citizen Kane as art. Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) is Orson Welles' masterpiece. Welles produced and directed the film, as well as performing in its starring role. A dark comment on the nature of modern society and the corrupting influence of materialism, this film qualifies as art on several levels. First and foremost, it is an example of superb storytelling that conveys profound truths about the human condition. Secondly, the film advanced the cinematography to an extraordinary degree. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khkanart.rtf

Film as Artistic Expression
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which artistic expression is conveyed through film, and the ways in which the final form is dictated by the individual perspective, the consumerist bias of audience expectation, and the strictures of state censorship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLartfilm.wps

Film As Poetry / The Work of Andrei Tarkovsky
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A 100 page research paper which argues that the films of director Andrei Tarkovsky is best understood as visual poetry rather then as films told in the usual narrative tradition. In order to effectively argue this position, the writer first presents a history of the cinema, a brief history of poetry, and a detailed look at the career of Andrei Tarkovsky. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: Poetfilm.wps

Film Classics/Cat, Best Man and Mockingbird
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: A 9 page research paper that analyzes 3 films: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), The Best Man (1964) and To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). The writer discusses what makes these films "classic" and argues that it is because there is a certain synergy occurs between the elements of film, that is, the acting, screen play, direction, cinematography, etc., and the manner in which conflicts, social issues and human values are presented. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khfilmcl.rtf

Film Comedy / From Charlie Chaplin To Woody Allen Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the evolution of motion picture comedy by discussing the major works of Charles Chaplin, The Three Stooges, Buster Keaton, the Marx Brothers and Woody Allen. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Comedy.wps

Film Comedy:
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This 5 page paper explores the history of film comedy by examining two films produced prior to 1980 and another produced prior to 1960. Other film examples are also mentioned and discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSComedy.rtf

Film Comparison/ Sacrifice, Stalker, and Daughters of the Dust
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An 8 page essay that reviews and analyzes three movies - The Sacrifice(1988) and Stalker (1979) by Tarkovsky and Daughters of the Dust (1992) by Dash. The writer argues that, in previous eras, individuals with an artistic vision had two mediums in which to express themselves—art or literature. The twentieth century has witnessed the blossoming of a third choice—cinema. The writer maintains that there are numerous examples of twentieth century film makers who manipulate light, color, words and music in such a way as to create art that rivals the finest paintings and literature for the way that it can move the human soul. No sources cited.
Filename: 99artflm.rtf

Film Comparison/12 Angry Men & Do the Right Thing
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A 10 page research paper that compares two films—"Twelve Angry Men" (1957, directed by Sidney Lumet) and "Do the Right Thing" (1989, directed by Spike Lee). The writer argues that an examination of these two films demonstrates that the underlying moral and ethical problems in each film are basically the same. In each instance, the audience sees into the hearts and souls of men who are endeavoring to "do the right thing," and what a complicated process this can be. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 99drt&12.wps

FILM CRITICISM: GROUNDHOG DAY/RAMIS
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This 3 page paper discusses and reviews the movie by Harold Ramis called Groundhog Day featuring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. This film is analyzed for content, acting, and production. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBghog.rtf

Film Explorations
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A 6 page paper examining two films and a museum’s film exhibit. Taken together, “The Decay of Fiction,” “Bowling for Columbine” and the Guggenheim Museum’s film installation reflect a broad history of film while remaining based in the present. The two films and the Guggenheim installation discussed here illustrate film’s capacity to instruct and edify while it concurrently instills emotional bases supporting the film’s purpose. All of these artists have used that ability to its greatest potential. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSfilm3Contemp.rtf

Film Genre Analysis of “Erin Brockovich”
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A 5 page paper which examines how this film can be considered as part of the comedy genre, how it stays within the norms of that genre, and in what ways it challenges those norms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGerinbr.rtf

FILM INTERPRETATIONS OF HISTORIC FIGURES: HAMLET
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This 3 page paper compares and contrasts two different portrayals of Gertrude in various versions of Hamlet. Film interpretations discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBmoviham.rtf

Film Interpretations of Shakespeare
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A 10 page paper which examines how Shakespeare is interpreted differently by numerous film makers. The films discussed are “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Othello,” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAshkflm.rtf

Film Journalism
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This 9 page paper considers aspects of film journalism and constructs three brief case studies to explore the impact of film journalism on the film industry. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Film Noir
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An 8 page overview of this cinema style. Though the term “film noir” is French, the style originated in America largely following but partially in conjunction with World War II. Literally meaning “black film,” the style was named by French film critics for its use of monochromes of color, lack of bright light and often darkness within and among the characters. The paper uses Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane” (1941) as an example of the physical and psychological dark shadows that the film noir style uses. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSfilmNoir.rtf

Film Noir Aspects of “Gilda” (1946)
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A 10 page paper which examines how this Columbia Pictures’ release characterizes the film noir genre, considering the style of filming and the relationships between the characters, most notably, the homosexual undertones of Johnny Farrell and Ballin Mundson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGgilda.rtf

Film Noir Then and Now: A Comparative Analysis of “The Big Heat” (1953) and “L.A. Confidential” (1997)
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts various film noir characteristics, and discuss how the similarities and differences in the way they are employed can be attributed to changes in politics, culture, and society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGbigla.rtf

Film Noir, McCarthyism & Paranoia
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A 9 page research paper that investigates how film noir responded to McCarthyism. The writer argues that at the basis of both McCarthyism and film noir was the fear engendered by the invention of the atomic bomb. The writer outlines how several examples of film noir from the 50s inculcates the pervasive themes of secrecy, danger, pessimism and spies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khflnrmc.rtf

Film Noir/Kiss Me Deadly
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A 3 page essay/research paper that discusses the mis-en-scene elements of costume and makeup in relation to the opening sequence in a film noir classic. In Kiss Me Deadly (1955, produced and directed by Robert Aldrich for United Artists) the defining elements of film noir are established in the first scene, a scene in which the mis-en-scene elements of costume and makeup aid in defining the film noir ambiance and specifically the anti-hero status of the protagonist, private detective Mike Hammer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfnkmd.rtf

Film Noir/Sunset Blvd. & The Grifters
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes how both of these films fit into the film noir genre. The writer argues that both films are excellent examples of the film noir genre and discusses how the features of the films fit this category. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfilnoi.rtf

Film Noir: Mildred Pierce and Roger Rabbit
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An 8 page paper which compares the classic film "Mildred Pierce (1945)" with "Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)" as it involves elements of film noir. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RArograb.rtf

Film Piracy
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A 5 page paper which examines the significant impact pirated movies has on the entertainment industry, including movies, rentals, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGvidpir.rtf