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18666. CRASH (2005 FILM, DIRECTED BY PAUL HAGGIS)

This paper discusses what the 2005 film Crash says about law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The paper describes memorable scenes and characters in the film, as well as the ethical... (more)		   $35
 

18560. SICKO BY MICHAEL MOORE.

This paper reviews Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary film on the flaws in the American healthcare system. Among other things, Moore compares the American system with the systems in other countries,... (more)		   $49
 

18519. FASHIONABLE WOMEN IN HITCHCOCK’S FILMS.

This paper discusses the stereotypical images of fashionable women in Alfred Hitchcock’s films and inquires if these images are a sign of sexist oppression or artistic expression. The paper examines... (more)		   $56
 

18509. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) AND SERGEANT YORK (1941).

This paper compares two films on World War I, which convey entirely different messages about war. All Quiet on the Western Front is an antiwar film, emphasizing the idea that it is a mistake to... (more)		   $49
 

18251. NETFLIX: HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 9-607-138.

This paper provides a case analysis and solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School strategic management case study on online video rental company, Netflix. The case is concerned with Netflix’s... (more)		   $70
 

18231. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (COMPARING NOVEL TO MOVIE).

This paper compares the 1929 novel (by Erich Maria Remarque) with the 1930 movie based on the novel (directed by Lewis Milestone). Although the movie version differs from the novel in certain ways,... (more)		   $42
 

18184. MARVEL ENTERPRISES, INC. HARVARD CASE STUDY 505001.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School marketing and strategic brand management case study (505001) by Anita Elberse on... (more)		   $77
 

18071. GLADIATOR (2000).

This term paper discusses the film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, and the historical sources that it is loosely based on. It is argued that the film was designed to entertain, rather than to be... (more)		   $105
 

18063. HBO’S PRODUCTION OF “WIT”.

This paper discusses Wit, an HBO movie (available on videocassette), which is based on a play by Margaret Edson. In the movie, Emma Thompson plays a woman with advanced cancer who agrees to undergo... (more)		   $35
 

18008. “BONNIE AND CLYDE” FILM REVIEW.

This paper examines the extent to which the film Bonnie and Clyde (directed by Arthur Penn) serves as an example of the crime/gangster genre in terms of characters, plot, themes, and other cinematic... (more)		   $42
 

17598. DAVID LYNCH.

This paper profiles the life and work of David Lynch, best known for his work as a filmmaker and for his television show “Twin Peaks”. Profiles Lynch’s early life and work, including his first... (more)		   $91
 

17582. PLUTARCH’S LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT.

This paper provides a review and analysis of Plutarch of Chaeronea’s account of the life of Alexander the Great, which, in addition to providing a biography of Alexander, provides lessons on the moral... (more)		   $35
 

17557. WILLIAM “BILLY” WYLER.

. This paper provides a brief biography of the life and work of legendary film director Billy Wyler. Wyler’s lack of a distinctive directorial style and his reputation as a perfectionist... (more)		   $84
 

17551. TWO TEEN MOVIES: “CLUELESS” & “MEAN GIRLS” – THE NEW “CHICK FLICK”.

This paper compares “Clueless” (1995) and “Mean Girls” (2004) – two films representative of a new kind of genre within the general teen movie genre. The paper takes an aesthetic approach to genre... (more)		   $91
 

17338. PHILOSOPHIC QUESTIONS IN STANLEY KUBRICK’S “2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY”.

This paper considers some of the philosophic themes and questions found in Kubrick’s science fiction masterpiece. Relates Kubrick’s viewpoint in the film in terms of his views on the existence of... (more)		   $63
 

17333. ONLINE VIDEO PIRACY.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the controversy over online video piracy. Defines and describes the problem of video piracy. Considers the arguments from the movie industry favoring... (more)		   $42
 

17326. FILM REVIEW: “MOULIN ROUGE”.

This paper reviews Baz Luhrmann’s (2001) musical, “Moulin Rouge.” Agrees with Luhrmann’s critics that there is a problem with his emphasis on style over substance. While praising the film’s... (more)		   $56
 

17304. FILM REVIEW: “GILDA” DIRECTED BY CHARLES VIDOR.

Review and critique of this 1946 film noir starring Rita Hayworth and Glen Ford. Concludes that while Gilda can be criticized for certain flaws; nonetheless, it is worth seeing because it is an... (more)		   $49
 

17301. FILM REVIEW: JACQUES TATI’S “MON ONCLE”.

This paper discusses the use of cinematography in Jacques Tati’s 1958 film, Mon Oncle. Tati was one of the French directors of the 1950s to be identified by François Truffaut as an “auteur.” ... (more)		   $42
 

17283. “CITIZEN KANE” A FILM BY ORSON WELLES.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of “Citizen Kane,” examining the various reasons why the film is widely considered to be an artistic masterpiece. Argues that the film opened the door... (more)		   $42
 

17269. A COMPARISON OF TWO FILMS: “KANSAS CITY” & “MR. & MRS. BRIDGE”.

This paper compares Robert Altman’s (1996) “Kansas City” and James Ivory’s (1990) “Mr. & Mrs. Bridge”, focusing on how each film depicts barriers to social change in early 20th century Kansas City. ... (more)		   $77
 

17232. THE DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN THE MOVIES OF THE 1930'S.

This paper discusses how the Great Depression and other factors contributed to how women were depicted in Hollywood movies in the 1930s. It is noted that women were depicted differently in the period... (more)		   $91
 

17174. "MALLRATS" AND "SCENES FROM A MALL".

This paper draws on a comparison of two movies featuring malls as their primary setting to discuss mall marketing and mall consumer issues. The two films are Paul Matzursky’s “Scenes from a Mall”... (more)		   $49
 

17043. "DIAL M FOR MURDER" AND "REAR WINDOW" (1954, DIRECTOR ALFRED HITCHCOCK).

This paper compares and contrasts these two Hitchcock films, which were made in 1954 at two different movie studios. Although there are similarities to be found, there are also many differences. For... (more)		   $49
 

17040. "THE HARDER THEY COME" (1973, DIR., PERRY HENZELL).

This paper examines the historical accuracy of this Jamaican film (starring Jimmy Cliff), with an emphasis on how it depicts the lifestyle and culture of the time (1960s-1970s). Includes a discussion... (more)		   $77
 

17028. ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S "THE 39 STEPS".

This paper discusses the classic “Hitchcockian” themes in the film “The 39 Steps”, such as the innocent man on the run because he has been suspected of a crime, and the presence of people who are not... (more)		   $35
 

15965. "BOILER ROOM" (2000, DIRECTED BY BEN YOUNGER).

The film’s main character, hoping to “get rich quick”, becomes involved in a scam to hustle people into buying phony stocks. This paper discusses how the film addresses issues of charismatic... (more)		   $42
 

15964. "WALL STREET" (1987, DIRECTED BY OLIVER STONE).

This paper describes scenes in this 1987 film about aggressive stock brokers relating to Gordon Gekko’s charismatic appeal, noting that his charisma is negative in nature because of his selfishness... (more)		   $42
 

15957. "ANGEL BABY" (1995, MICHAEL RYMER, DIRECTOR).

This paper discusses the challenges faced by the main characters in the Australian film, “Angel Baby” which focuses on two schizophrenics who fall in love and try to live a “normal” life. Also... (more)		   $49
 

15954. "AS GOOD AS IT GETS" (1997, JAMES L. BROOKS, DIRECTOR).

This paper draws on examples from the film to show how the character Marvin Udall exhibits obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to the Freudian definition. Also discusses how some of Udall’s... (more)		   $42
 

15924. "BASIC INSTINCT" (1992, DIRECTED BY PAUL VERHOEVEN) (FILM REVIEW).

This paper presents a psychological analysis of the main characters (Catherine Tramell and Nick Curran) in the 1992 film, “Basic Instinct”. Describes their signs of anti-social personality disorder,... (more)		   $63
 

15870. "A CIVIL ACTION".

This paper discusses how the 1998 film (director Steven Zaillian) "A Civil Action" demonstrates the legal adversary process, including the problems faced by the main character, plaintiff attorney Jan... (more)		   $42
 

15782. ARABS IN AMERICAN FILM.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the depiction of Arabs in American film, from Pepe le Moko (1936) to True Lies (1994). Argues that in earlier times, the distorted and biased... (more)		   $56
 

15543. HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR (1959 FILM, DIRECTED BY ALAIN RESNAIS).

This paper is concerned with the pivotal scene in which the sleeping Japanese lover's movements remind the French girl of her German lover who was killed in World War II, as well as of her punishment... (more)		   $42
 

15519. COMPARISON OF THE FILM JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) WITH THE ARGONAUTICA (APPOLONIUS OF RHODES).

Discusses how various versions of the story of Jason and the Argonauts have been created throughout history, and compares several scenes in the film with those in the main source of the story, the... (more)		   $84
 

15511. ALLEGORIES OF THE CINEMA (DAVID E. JAMES).

Critical review of book on American avant-garde film of the 1960's, which argues that such films were a reaction to the stereotypes of mainstream Hollywood films. The author is criticized for his... (more)		   $35
 

15500. THREE REVIEWS OF THE FILM A.I. (STEVEN SPIELBERG, 2001).

Compares the views of film critics Roger Ebert, Kenneth Turan and Jay Carr. All three praised the film's technical qualities and acting; however, there were mixed reactions over the extent to which... (more)		   $49
 

15452. MULTIPLE VIEWS OF ARAB FEMINISM IN "FOUR WOMEN OF EGYPT."

This paper utilizes Tahani Rached's 1997 documentary film, "Four Women of Egypt" as the starting point for a discussion of the heterogeneity of contemporary Arab feminism and Egyptian women's role in... (more)		   $98
 

15231. THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1995).

A plot summary of the film is given, followed by a discussion of how the character King George III exhibits five signs of abnormal behavior (infrequency, violation of norms, personal distress,... (more)		   $49
 

15230. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975).

After a brief summary of the film's plot, the paper discussed the use of biological treatments as seen in the film (drug therapy, electric shock therapy and psychosurgery). These methods, used merely... (more)		   $49
 

15207. FOREVER YOUNG (1992; DIRECTED BY STEVE MINER).

Analyzes the film as a modern melodrama, looking at such things as the emphasis on emotions over logic, the dramatic use of camera work, the use of visual symbols and music, and the roles played by... (more)		   $84
 

15112. FILM REVIEW: “THE MALTESE FALCON”: THEMATIC & STYLISTIC ELEMENTS.

This paper provides an analysis of thematic and stylistic elements in John Huston’s film, “The Maltese Falcon.” The essay examines and evaluates Huston's film in terms of its thematic elements:... (more)		   $63
 

15093. HISTORICAL ISSUES IN THREE 1960S FILMS.

This paper analyzes Dr. Strangelove, A Hard Day's Night, and Easy Rider, and what they say about the events of the time, with special reference to the themes of Cold War anxieties, escapism, and the... (more)		   $56
 

15055. CULTURE & ETHNICITY IN BRITISH BROADCASTING & FILM.

This research paper examines representations of cultural and ethnic differences in British broadcasting and film during the second half of the 20th century. The paper argues recent decades... (more)		   $112
 

14816. EXISTENTIAL THEMES IN “SUNSET BOULEVARD”: AUTHENTICITY, ILLUSION, CHOICE AND DESPAIR IN WILDER’S FILM.

This paper examines the various existential themes found in the 1950 film, “Sunset Boulevard,” examining director Billy Wilder’s use of symbol and statement to project philosophical conceptions of the... (more)		   $35
 

14802. . “A CIVIL ACTION”: TOXIC WASTE TORTS AND THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM.

This paper considers various aspects of the American legal system – and in particular, the tort system – in the context of director Steven Zaillan’s film adaptation of Jonathan Harr’s (1996) book, A... (more)		   $56
 

14218. “RESERVOIR DOGS” - A FILM BY QUENTIN TARANTINO.

This paper provides a favorable critique and analysis of the gangster film directed and written by Tarantino (who also stars in the film). Discusses his brilliance at successfully jumbling together... (more)		   $56
 

14085. THREE LANDMARK AMERICAN FILMS.

This essay examines three landmark films – “Birth of a Nation,” “Gone with the Wind,” and “Bonnie & Clyde,” looking at the national or global factors responsible for their success. Argues that the... (more)		   $105
 

13892. THE THREE STOOGES.

A serious analysis of the comedic career of the Three Stooges, looking at the personal histories of the original Stooges and later successors, the cinematic style and technique of their slapstick in... (more)		   $98
 

13841. MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTING FILM ON THE INTERNET.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of the current conditions and future potential in exhibiting, distributing and marketing films and TV series via the Internet. Following an... (more)		   $133
 

13792. MARILYN MONROE IN THE MISFITS BY ARTHUR MILLER.

Explores the ways in which Arthur Miller's authoring of the screenplay for The Misfits was shaped and influenced by his personal relationship and marriage to the lead female star, Marilyn Monroe. 5... (more)		   $35
 

13707. EMPIRE OF THE SUN: A STEVEN SPIELBERG FILM.

A favorable review of Spielberg's film depicting the struggles of a British boy interned in a Japanese camp during the Japanese conquest of China in World War II. Discusses symbolism and universal... (more)		   $28
 

13642. THE DEPICTION OF GENDER IN SCIENCE FICTION FILMS.

Analyzes six films (The Day the Earth Stood Still, War of the Worlds, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Alien, Starship Troopers, and the Matrix). Emphasizes how the films treat the issues of... (more)		   $91
 

13575. YOUNG GUNS AND BILLY THE KID.

This paper compares the depiction of Billy the Kid in the movie with the real historical character. It is argued that the inaccuracies in the movie are due to the character's legendary status and the... (more)		   $35
 

13416. FILM AUTHORSHIP.

Reviews the "auteur" theory in the context of European and Hollywood film history, contrasting directorial control with the studio system. Looks at economic, social and artistic factors contributing... (more)		   $91
 

13231. SPORTS IN THE MEDIA.

Discusses how sports are portrayed in movies, TV, and music, and argues that sports provide an effective analogy for the struggles of life that all people must experience. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 10... (more)		   $70
 

13197. INNOVATIVE FILM TECHNIQUE IN CITIZEN KANE (ORSON WELLES).

Orson Welles' 1940 film about W. R. Hearst is analyzed for its experimental use of sound, image, overdubbing, sets and makeup. Citizen Kane is seen as a textbook of modern film's storytelling... (more)		   $42
 

13088. THE PARODY OF VIOLENCE IN TARANTINO'S PULP FICTION.

The director's parody of film violence as a cinematic tool for shock effect and for cultural comment is discussed. The contrast between "over the top" gore and the low-key insights into the criminal... (more)		   $70
 

13064. THE COLOR PURPLE (A COMPARISON OF NOVEL AND MOVIE).

A comparison of the novel (Alice Walker) with the film version (Steven Spielberg). Argues that both are effective as works of art, and that the differences are due to the differences in the two... (more)		   $70
 

13049. FANTASY VERSUS REALITY IN THREE FILMS.

Argues that Girl 6 makes effective use of symbols and images to show the dangers of becoming absorbed in fantasy. By contrast, Quiz show is less convincing in its argument because it makes use of... (more)		   $35
 

12706. INFLUENCE OF JAZZ & POP ON MUSIC & FILM.

An historical survey on the ways pop and jazz have contributed to the development of these industries since the nineteenth century. Also discusses the changes in style over the years, as well as the... (more)		   $98
 

12700. "CHARIOTS OF FIRE" AND THE BRITISH CLASS SYSTEM.

A review and analysis of the 1982 British film which tells the stories of two 1924 Olympic medal winners. Analyzes the film's treatment of the British class system and its promotion of the idea that... (more)		   $77
 

12699. CAREER OF MILOS FORMAN.

Biographical sketch of the life and career of the Czechoslovakian film director. Reviews Forman's 11 feature films, considering thematic links and complexity of approach. Considers the difficulties... (more)		   $56
 

12697. EFFECT OF SOUND ON FILM AS ART.

Analysis and discussion of the impact of sound on film, looking at the technology allowing synchronized sound, the effects on acting and actors, and the influence of sound on evolution of the 1930s... (more)		   $63
 

12684. SCARLETT O'HARA COMPARED WITH HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS OF WOMEN IN THE CIVIL WAR.

Scenes from both the book and movie are compared with diaries and other sources from the Civil War period. In this way, it is shown that Scarlett's characterization is, for the most part,... (more)		   $77
 

12498. CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND AMERICAN HUMOR.

The life, ideas and art of the film comedian are described. Chaplin's physical comedy and cinematic genius are noted, and his films' connections to political and social events of the times are... (more)		   $49
 

12497. SEX, VIOLENCE, AND COMMERCIALISM IN THE MEDIA.

Argues that popular entertainment is driven by commercialism in its production of obscene and violent programs. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $42
 

12496. COMPARISON OF BOOK & FILM, THE ENGLISH PATIENT.

(INSERT TEXT) 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

12478. THE ENGLISH PATIENT BY MICHAEL ONDAATJE.

Thoughtful, sensitive review of Onjaatje's novel. Explicates the use of geography as the main metaphor in the novel, tracing the interaction of the characters drawn from disparate parts of the world... (more)		   $42
 

12470. "LAUGHTER IN THE DARK" BY VLADIMIR NABOKOV.

Review and analysis of Nabokov's 1931 novel parody of melodramatic silent films. Considers the elements of novelistic reality, parody, and irony as epitomized through the main character Albinus'... (more)		   $77
 

12276. THREE FILMS ON THE COLD WAR.

Looks at themes of nuclear paranoia, propaganda and political ideology in Dr. Strangelove, The Manchurian Candidate, and Atomic Cafe. 6 pages, 4 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $42
 

12235. A FAMILY THERAPY APPROACH TO ANALYZING THE FILM ORDINARY PEOPLE.

Analyzes the problems and family relationship interactions of the film's teenage protagonist within a systems theory framework using Nichols (1996) integrative approach to family therapy which... (more)		   $105
 

12234. SCIENCE FICTION IN FILM AND TELEVISION: TECHNOLOGY AND MYTHOLOGY IN "STAR TREK" AND "STAR WARS".

This paper compares the two popular Sci Fi epics. “Star Trek” is seen as a TV series exploring other words to make social comment, while “Star Wars” is seen as a mythical fable of good and evil, with... (more)		   $77
 

12219. NABOKOV'S "LOLITA": THE NOVEL VERSUS THE FILM (BOOK/FILM REVIEW).

This paper compares and contrasts Nabokov’s “Lolita” with director Stanley Kubrick’s 1962 film treatment of the novel. Argues that the film loses much of the comedy, horror, and narrative beauty of... (more)		   $42
 

12131. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FILM "CITIZEN KANE."

(Directed by Orson Welles.) Emphasizes the controversy over the use of William Randolph Hearst and his mistress as a basis for the characters in the film. Examines the similarities and differences... (more)		   $70
 

12052. "CLUELESS" (DIRECTED BY AMY HECKERLING).

Analysis of Director Heckerling's depiction of an affected, fashion-conscious group of wealthy California teenagers in her 1995 film. Contrasts Heckerling's treatment of "teenagers as shoppers" in... (more)		   $56
 

12051. "ANTONIA'S LINE" (DIRECTED BY MARLEEN GORRIS).

Critical analysis of the feminist Dutch director's 1995 film. Argues that the film is a feminist fable and discusses its meaning, drawing evidence from symbolic depictions within the film.. Focuses... (more)		   $84
 

12020. ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY.

Discusses and rates various factors, including size and share of the market, customers, competition, distribution, demographics, costs, and technological developments. Also argues for improved laws... (more)		   $119
 

11889. "WALL STREET."

Evaluates the ethical implications of the Oliver Stone film Wall Street noting the conflict between big business and organized labor. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

11870. THE PORTRAYAL OF LABOR RELATIONS IN F.I.S.T.

Summarizes the film considering the limits of its depiction of organized labor. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

11668. PIXOTE AND HOUR OF THE STAR.

This paper provides a complete dual movie review of two Brazilian films set in Sao Paolo. Both movies deal with lower-class people adjusting to an incredibly poor and hopeless environment, for both... (more)		   $70
 

11667. MOVIES AND CENSORSHIP.

Analytical essay places Bob Dole's Presidential campaign attack on Hollywood in context of American history, which is that movies have almost always been self-regulated by industry associations and by... (more)		   $70
 

11666. AMERICAN HUMOR AND TELEVISION.

An analytical overview of modern TV series, in the context of a broader contrast between 2 schools of American humor: one exemplified by Mark Twain and shock/hard humor, another symbolized by the... (more)		   $91
 

11666. AMERICAN HUMOR AND TELEVISION.

An analytical overview of modern TV series, in the context of a broader contrast between 2 schools of American humor: one exemplified by Mark Twain and shock/hard humor, another symbolized by the... (more)		   $91
 

11659. LUIS BUNUEL: A CAREER IN SURREALISM.

An admiring and convincing review of the life and career of Spanish Surrealist filmmaker Luis Bunuel, arguing that he maintained a consistent Surrealist perspective throughout his work. Besides Un... (more)		   $70
 

11646. TELEVISION NEWS AND AMERICAN POLITICS.

Argues that television news is a critical force directing the American policymaking process. Explains why TV news dominates other media, looks at the "double-edged sword" of political newsmaking, and... (more)		   $49
 

11614. GREED IN TWO NINETIES MOVIES.

Critical discussion of the portrayal of greed in two movies, Wall Street and Other People's Money. Follows theme that the greed of the leading roles is exaggerated for dramatic effect, without... (more)		   $35
 

11592. LAURA ESQUIVAL'S "LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE".

Good favorable review of this novel-with recipes, focusing on how its themes of food and frustration reflect the female experience of history. 6 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source.... (more)		   $42
 

11560. ED ZWICK'S FILM GLORY.

Lucid and well informed movie review of this 1990 film of a Black regiment and its white colonel in the Civil War. Finds the direction and acting highly praiseworthy, pans the screenplay and music,... (more)		   $63
 

11431. FILM NOIR.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the film noir genre in Hollywood movies of the 1940s and 1950s. The paper begins with a definition of “film noir” and its key characteristics and... (more)		   $105
 

11419. BERGMAN'S VIEW OF THE MIDDLE AGES.

Critical review looking at the accuracy of Bergman's re-creation of the Middle Ages in his film The Seventh Seal finds he is not too concerned with historical accuracy, since he is really making an... (more)		   $56
 

11283. HITCHCOCK'S "NOTORIOUS".

Considers the themes of spying and voyeurism as developed in the two storylines: the romantic relationship between Devlin and Huberman (Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman), and the undercover mission... (more)		   $98
 

11271. THE JOY LUCK CLUB (THE FILM).

The themes of family life and mother-daughter relationships in the film treatment of Amy Tan's novel about Chinese-Americans is examined. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 

11207. "THE LAST LAUGH" A FILM BY F.W. MURNAU.

The theme of class illusions and economic inequality in the masterpiece of the German Golden Age of film is examined; attention is given to expressionist camera techniques and to Emil Janning's... (more)		   $70
 

11203. "THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING" (COMPARING BOOK WITH FILM).

Analyzes the differences between the movie and writer Milan Kundera's novel about eroticism, love and rebellion in Czechoslovakia. 7 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. ... (more)		   $49
 

11157. BLAXPLOITATION FILMS.

Examines the black action film genre of 1970-1974, including such movies as Shaft, Superfly, and Sweet Sweetback. Origins of the genre in black film history, stereotypes and sex/drug themes, and... (more)		   $133
 

11134. THE MOVIES AND THE DEPRESSION.

Looks at the American film industry in the 1930s; problems with censorship, social criticism, and escapism are analyzed. The advances of film technology are related to comedy, drama, cartoons and... (more)		   $77
 

10672. "WITNESS" THE PETER WEIR FILM.

Review of the 1985 Peter Weir film about a Philadelphia detective protecting a witness in the Amish country. Cognitive, symbolic and cultural perspectives in the film are noted. 5 pages, 0... (more)		   $35
 

10614. THE DEAD POET'S SOCIETY.

Looks at the theme of Whitman's "O' Captain My Captain" as it is used in a film about a prep school teacher who tries to teach his students to live life to the fullest. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0... (more)		   $35
 

10547. OTTO PREMIGER'S FILM "LAURA."

Examines the 1944 melodrama about a detective who falls in love with a dead woman. The film is seen as Preminger's film noir masterpiece. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 
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