Film papers

An examination of the movie, "Chinatown," produced in 1974.

A review of the book, "Finding Fish: A Memoir," written by Antwone Quenton Fisher.

An analysis of the silent film industry and the emerging new 'talking films'.

This paper discusses African-American entrepreneur Madame C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, the first American female millionaire.

A comparative analysis of the power struggles that are depicted in William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra", William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" and the movie "Dr Strangelove".

An analysis of the racial and ethnic images in the film, "Rabbit in the Moon," produced by Emiko Omori.

Comparing the impact that Alfred Hitchcock had on David Lynch's film, "Lost Highway".

A review of the movie, "Grumpy Old Men," directed by Donald Petrie.

This paper discusses Spike Lee's film, "Malcolm X ," an adaptation of "The Autobiography of Malcolm X".

An analysis of the character of George in the movie, "A Place in the Sun".

An analysis of how cinematography and mise-en-scene generate meaning and response in the opening sequence of "The Truman Show".

Analysis of the characters and theme in the collection of short stories in Carver's "Short Cuts".

A macro analysis of how narrative and genre are used to generate meaning and response in the opening sequence of "The Matrix".

An analysis of the themes of male protection against male violence in the films, "Something Wild" and "Thelma and Louise".

An analysis and comparison of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus" (1818) and "Young Frankenstein", the movie (1974).

An analysis of the transformation of Jane Austen's novel "Emma" into the 20th century film "Clueless", directed by Amy Heckerling.

Applies four major perspectives of sociology to the film, "Pleasantville," directed by Gary Ross.

Examines how the film version of Mary Shelly's classic novel loses touch with the deeper meaning of the text.

An analysis of and personal reaction to the sexual issues developed in Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut".

Analysis of the film, "Schindler's List," based on the novel, "Schindler's List," by Thomas Keneally.

This paper discusses the medical model and learned helplessness in the movie, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975).

An analysis of how Soderbergh's "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) conveys meaning using film making techniques.

A look at how life events in Erich Von Stroheim's life found their way into his film, "Foolish Wives".

How mise-en-scene, lighting, and editing come together to highlight the ending of the film, "Magnolia," by Paul Thomas Anderson.

A review of the historical inaccuracies in the movie, "A Knight's Tale".

This paper discusses the genre called 'reality TV' by presenting a short history, describing some of the programs, and exploring what makes this genre so popular.

This paper discusses Atom Egoyan's first film adaptation, "The Sweet Hereafter".

A discussion and investigation of the process of classification of video clips using image processing techniques.

This paper compares the present state of the world with Richard Fleischer's 1973 film, "Soylent Green," which, set in 2022, depicts a grim future for mankind.

This paper discusses the importance of casting in bringing printed characters to life, as seen in the film, "The Sweet Hereafter".

Uses the movie, "Spider-Man 2," to show the lack of diversity in the American media.

A review of the film, "The Runaway Jury".

A review of the film, "Lost in Translation".

A look at four different movies and how they explore family life in America.

An analysis of the acting and entertainment in the reality show, "The Simple Life," focusing on the 'reality' behind reality television shows.

This paper discusses the life of actor Boris Karloff.

A comparative analysis of the book "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg and its subsequent film version.

This paper describes the history of Technicolor, method of technicolor, examples, and future aspects.

A discussion to the extent to which the BBC's "Blackadder Comes Forth" and Pat Barker's "The Ghost Road" are typical of texts written about the First World War.

An analysis of the cultural differences in the film, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

A comparison of the movie, "Dragonfly," with Martha E. Rogers's book, "Science of Unitary Human Beings".

A discussion about the controversial opinions of American far-Left spokesperson and film maker, Michael Moore.

An analysis of how the representation of technology in the movie "A.I:Artificial Intelligence" has developed since earlier cinematic portrayals of robots.

Compares Roberto Galvadon's 1960 film production about a man who encounters three apparitions to the Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm tale, ?Godfather Death.?

A discussion of the 2001 musical movie, "Moulin Rouge".

Analyzes the opening sequence of the film, "A Touch of Evil," by Orson Wells.

A history of film since 1880s and how technology has played a part throughout its existence.

Are there absolute truths or is truth relative? A review of the philosophical concept of truth and an extended discussion of the movie, "Rashomon", to see if the question is even understandable.

A comparative analysis of Fritz Lang's film "Metropolis" and Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner".

Analyzes a sequence from this film produced by Bernard Rose.

A discussion of the impact of the older movie, "The War of the Worlds", on the modern movie, "Independence Day".

A review of the film, "13 Days," directed by Roger Donaldson.

An analysis of the use of satire in the popular television show, "The Simpsons".

An analysis of the final sequence of George Romero's 1968 film, "Night of the Living Dead".

This paper discusses that, until recently, Western philosophy tended to look at dreams negatively as a source of confusion and as a way of determining a person's character.

Analyzes a sequence from the movie, "The Godfather", directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

This paper discusses the Russian film, "Mother", released in 1926, directed by Vesvolod Pudovkin, and based on a book by Maxim Gorki, written twenty years earlier.

Interprets the finale episode of the HBO produced show, "Carnivale".

This paper examines and compares some of the themes in Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" and compares them with real-life events during the Cold War.

An overview how pornography contributes to violence in society.

An example of the stereotypical manner in which men are portrayed in movies.

An analysis of the effects of the media on youth.

A review of the movie, "American Beauty", directed by Sam Mendes, with reference to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Analyzes the film, "And Then There Were None", directed by Rene Clair.

This paper examines the issue of race in Forest Whitaker's movie, "Waiting to Exhale".

This paper discusses that the genres of drama, tragedy and comedy, are not always exclusive; many plays and films fit into both categories simultaneously.

An analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's work, "Shadow of a Doubt", using two scenes from the film.

A comparative analysis of the propaganda used in World War II and the War on Drugs.

Analysis of the animated film, "Prince of Egypt".

A comparative review of the films, "The Terminator", "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", and "The Matrix Revolutions".

Analysis of the films, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheik", vis-a-vis the theories of Horkheimer and Adorno as presented in their work, "Dialectic of Enlightenment", among others.

This paper analyzes the role of Bruno, the son, in the Italian neo-realist film, "The Bicycle Thief." It also explores the father-son relationship of Bruno and his father, Antonio, in its ethical dimensions.

A look at the work of Canadian film maker and photographer, Rodney Graham.

An examination of the social context of the film, "The Philadelphia Story" (George Cukor, 1940).

An analysis of how the film, "The Matrix", follows the motif of a myth, as outlined by Joseph Campbell in his book, "The Power of Myth".

A look at how Eastern Religion, Eastern mysticism, and magic influence the pop culture in America.

Examines the roles of gender stereotyping in organizations using the screenplay, "One Fine Day," as a case in point.

This paper defines the theory of determinism and examines how this theme is portrayed in Peter Howitt's movie, "Sliding Doors".

A review of Mel Gibson's film, ?The Passion of the Christ,? with a focus on the negative effects of the film.

Examines ethical issues in this movie based on the novel by Pat Conroy.

An analysis of the movie, "Memento" .

A biographical look at Ellen DeGeneres and her open admission of homosexuality.

A review of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, "The Shining," starring Jack Nicholson.

An analysis of how the issues of law and justice are presented in works by Martin Cruz Smith, William Shakespeare, Karl Marx, and the film, "Casablanca".

Examines themes of feminism in the film"Psycho" , directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and Anne Sexton's poem, "Briar Rose: Sleeping Beauty".

A comparison of the book, "They Shoot Horses. Don't They"? by Horace McCoy, with the movie version.

This paper discusses director Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ", concerned specifically and graphically with the details of the torture and death of Jesus.

Compares the films, "Battle of Algiers" (1965), and "Indochine" (1992).

Discusses Agent Dale Cooper's role as a detective in the 1990s TV series, "Twin Peaks".

Analyzes this Australian film, focusing on the way in which the Aborigines are depicted.

A look at the concern in the movie industry that digital animation will eventually eliminate the need for real actors.

A discussion of why censorship of sexuality cannot exist in the modern American media.

This paper discusses Elia Kazan's 1954 film, "On the Waterfront", a hero drama with a mixture of crime and romance.

This paper discusses film director M. Night Shyamalan.

An analysis of "The History Book" video.

A look at the life and career of comedian and entertainer, Bob Hope.

This paper discusses director Danny Boyle's 2003 movie, ?28 Days Later?, an insightful reflection of societal fears of bioterrorism, terrorism, and catastrophic warfare.

This paper discusses director John McTiernan's allegorical 1999 film, "The 13th Warrior".

A comparative essay discussing the movie, "A River Runs through It", made from the book of the same title.

An examination of the fighting styles in Jackie Chan's movie, "Who Am I?"