Film papers

This brief paper discusses the career and techniques of film producer and director Steven Soderbergh.

Examines the relationship between two characters in Woody Allen's film, "Annie Hall".

This paper analyzes and critique's Baz Luhrman's 1996 film version of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

This paper explains that Warner Brothers sci-fi film "Blade Runner" (1991) was a box office bomb.

This paper uses movement analysis to evaluate the ethnographic film "Trobriand Cricket" (1973) by anthropologist Jerry W. Leach and filmmaker Gary Kildea.

A study of Disney CEO Michael Eisner.

A review of director Federico Fellini's film "8 1/2".

A biography of the life and work of the director Darren Aronofsky.

A review of the 1999 movie "Pirates of the Silicon Valley".

A comparison between the Bernard Malamud novel "The Natural" and the 1984 movie based on it.

This paper examines the movie industry's practice of remaking previously successful films.

An analysis of the movie "Shawshank Redemption" directed by Frank Darabont.

An analysis of the work of American photographer Edward S. Curtis and the film by Anne Makepeace, "Coming to Light", which depicts the life of Curtis.

This paper reviews and analyzes the semiotic references in Dennis O'Rourke's 1991 film "The Good Woman of Bangkok."

This paper examines plot and character development as well as the creative process involved in various horror films and focuses on how 'slasher' films have changed from the 1970s to the present.

This paper explores the issues of domestic abuse, poverty and violence which are vividly portrayed in director Lee Tamahori's film "Once Were Warriors."

An examination of cinema as a means to voice political and social issues.

A comprehensive review of Polish film and television from its beginnings until today.

This paper critiques and analyzes the plot, the director's use of certain camera angles as well as the depiction of Native American Indians in the 1990 film "Dances with Wolves."

A review of the film "American Beauty" in terms of its dominant discourses and themes running throughout the narrative.

This paper discusses the masculine hero of the American West as presented in John Ford's classic film "The Searchers".

A comparison of the plots of Richard Boleslawski's 1935 film version of Victor Hugo's novel "Les Miserables" to the Old and New Testaments.

A personal perspective on choosing to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

An analysis of three Hollywood films and whether they have affected public opinion about military or foreign policy actions.

This paper describes Peter Adair's documentary film "The Holy Ghost People", which explores the mysterious culture of Appalachian snake-handlers.

A comparison between Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" and David Chase's "The Sopranos".

This paper discusses the documentary film "Roger & Me" by Michael Moore, which chronicles the rise and fall of the American auto industry through the eyes of one of General Motor's company towns Flint, Michigan.

This paper assesses and analyzes the film "Amadeus" based on the play by Peter Shaffer.

Analyzes the cultural popularity of this 1971 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

An analysis of the film, "The Scent of a Woman", starring Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnel.

A modern take on Sigmund Freud and Albert Bandura's differing theories of behavioral patterns. The author uses their beliefs to examine the main character in the movie "Analyze This".

This paper discusses the issues of art and reality in the mental health film "Girl Interrupted", based on the book by Susanna Kaysen and directed by James Mangold.

An discussion of the social impact of the 1961 movie "West Side Story".

A review of the film "Road to Perdition".

A review of the Julia Roberts film "Erin Brockovich" from the feminist perspective.

A review and comparison of the movies "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" and "When Harry Met Sally".

A comparative analysis of the battle between good and evil in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series and J.R. R Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".

An analysis of the representations of gender and sexuality in Ian Fleming's "Doctor No".

An analysis of the negative portrayal of the Romani people in the movie "Thinner".

A summary and analysis of the film "Daughters of the Dust".

Examines the history of regulation and censorship of the film industry in America and the reasons many in society wanted the industry regulated.

A detailed analysis of the 1991 Dennis O'Rourke film "The Good Woman of Bangkok".

A review of Phil Alden Robinson's film, "Field of dreams".

A review of the 1950s film "Run Silent, Run Deep"

A discussion of whether television is the cause or the effect of the way society is shaped.

A study of the film adaptation and the effect it has on the characters and their relationships in Thomas Harris' "Silence of the Lambs".

A discussion of the directoring skills of Frank Capra in his 1939 movie "Mr Smith Goes to Washington".

This paper contrasts the 1936 Olympic Games documentary film by Leni Riefenstahl and the 1964 Olympic Games documentary film by Ton Ichikawa.

A brief overview of this film, directed by Danny Boyle.

A brief look at this movie, directed by Ang Lee.

This paper discusses the use of symbolism to portray the stereotype of the American male hero in Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" trilogy, especially "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981).

This paper analyzes the film "Donnie Darko" (2001), which was directed and written by Richard Kelly.

This paper defines styles of documentary films as exemplified by Robert Flaherty's "Nanook of the North", Albert and David Maysles' "Grey Gardens", Errol Morris' "The Thin Blue Line" and Kidlat Tahimik's "Perfumed Nightmare" ("Mababangong Bangungot").

A critique of Woody Allen's film "Match Point".

A look at how economic factors are presented in this movie directed by Brian de Palma.

A paper discussing the history of the Japanese film industry.

This paper discusses Martin Scorcese's film "Gangs of New York", a drama, opening in 1846, depicting violent incivility in the Five Points area of New York City.

This paper uses the social penetration theory to analyze "Dances With Wolves", the novel written by Michael Blake and the film directed by Kevin Costner.

This paper analyzes a television movie "Fires in the Mirror", written by Anne Deavere Smith and directed by George C. Wolfe, about the tension between the Black and the Hasidic communities in Crown Heights.

An analysis of a documentary about late rapper Tupac Shakur called "Tupac Resurrection".

This paper discusses the works of Woody Allen, film and stage actor, director, writer, producer and celebrity.

This paper analyzes the aesthetic value of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's "South Park" and the relationship it has with the show's ethical value.

An analysis of Tom Cruise's movie "The Last Samurai".

A religious review and comparison of the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia, The Witch, The Lion and The Wardrobe" directed by Adam Adamsons and the book "Iroquois Creation Story" written by Dawn T Maracle.

This paper discusses elements of Homer's "Odysseus", which are found in the Coen brothers' comedic film "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?".

This paper discusses the character Munny, acted by Clint Eastwood, in the film, which he also directed, "Unforgiven" (1992).

This paper analyzes the independent Tunisian film "Satin Rouge" by director Raja Amari, emphasizing the use of costumes, hairstyle and lighting to convey the underlying meaning of the film.

Relates the classic film, "The Boondock Saints" to modern social psychology.

An overview of the history and influence of Kung Fu movies.

An analysis of the movie "The Sixth Sense" and why it was so popular.

A comparison of the issues of violence in two movies - "Bowling for Columbine" and "Elephant".

An analysis of the representation of black people in the 1989 movie "The Big Easy".

An analysis of symbolism, foreshadowing and irony in the movie "The Others".

This paper analyzes the film "Fallen Angels" ("Duo Luo Tian Shi") directed by Wong Kar Wai, (1995) Hong Kong.

This paper discusses the characters in the film "Blade Runner", directed by Ridley Scott.

Explores the history of films with supernatural themes.

Comparison of the Indian movie to the Andre Dubus's "Killings".

Examines why this comedy was hailed one of the funniest films of the year.

Argues that the movie, "My Left Foot", is not a progressive representation of disability.

Compares Jane Austen's novel to the film version by the same name.

Examines the difference in styles between the directors of "Jaws" and "Jaws 2".

A review of this action movie directed by George Miller.

An analysis and critique of this documentary which deals with the murder of the Israeli athletes in the 1972 Olympic games.

Examines the use of symbolism in Clint Eastwood's film, "Unforgiven".

Argues that this film, "The Matrix" should serve as a warning of how technology can eventually take control of our lives.

A comparative analysis of the film version of the novel "Emma" by Jane Austen and the modern day movie adaptation "Clueless".

A comparative analysis of the films "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Thin Red Line".

A look at the existential themes in films by Ingmar Bergman, Francois Truffaut and Howard Hawks - "The Seventh Seal", "The Four Hundred Blows" and "Rio Bravo", respectively.

Looks at an historical re-visioning of fascism within Bernado Bertolucci's film "1900".

A comparison of James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and the film "Fight Club", directed by David Fincher and written by Chuck Palahniuk.

An analysis of the film "Modern Times" staring Charlie Chaplin.

This paper discusses the historical change in the structure of the classic Hollywood system and the production and distribution factors which have contributed to that change.

This paper discusses ironic elements in the film "Tootsie", directed by Sydney Pollack.

An analysis of the life and works of film director, Alfred Hitchcock.

An analysis of what our apparently increasing attachment to the extra-terrestrial reveals about us.

Examines how the American legislature is depicted in this romantic comedy.

An analysis of the film, "Sunset Boulevard", directed by Bill Wilder.

This paper discusses the career and films of crime thriller producer and director Phil Karlson including a scene analysis from three films: "99 River Street", "The Big Heat" and "Scandal Sheet".

A comparison and contrast of the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand and the movie "Roxanne" starring Steve Martin.