Film papers

Examines the successful movie, "Pi", directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Discusses the idea of the hero throughout history using Homer's "The Odyssey," "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" as examples.

Critical review and analysis of Ronald F. Maxwell's film, "Gods and Generals".

Examines the issues involved in transferring the main themes from Margaret Atwood's novel onto the movie screen, focusing on the doctor's scene.

An examination of the movie, "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".

This paper discusses Toni Morrison's use of multiple perspectives and voices to reveal the truth about a mysterious mansion in the town of Haven (Ruby), Oklahoma in her book, ? Paradise?.

This paper discusses working class rebellion as depicted in Phillip Bonosky's novel, "Burning Valley", and the film, "Norma Rae", directed by Martin Ritt.

An insight into Oprah Winfrey and her business interests.

A look at the portrayal of single women through a review of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" and the film, "Pretty Woman".

This paper discusses and analyzes the film, "Dolores Claiborne", directed by Taylor Hackford.

An exploration of the theme of leadership in the movies, "The Patriot" and "Glory".

Compares Steven Spielberg's version of the life story of Oskar Schindler with the version presented in the book, "Schindler's Ark", by Thomas Keneally.

An analysis of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and how this is applicable to today's discussion about genetic cloning.

This paper looks at how actor Jet Li influenced the Asian-American movie scene.

A look at how vampires are portrayed in two movies, "Bram Stoker's Dracula", and Anne Rice's Gothic, "Interview with the Vampire".

A review of the television show, "Six Feet Under".

A look at the way these two movies address gender issues.

An analysis of this classic 1940s film about greed and its consequences.

A review of David Lynch's film, "Blue Velvet".

A psychoanalysis of the movie, "Mulholland Drive".

A comparison between the movie, "Pearl Harbor", and the actual event.

A look at the roles of women in Woody Allen's film, "Shadows and Fog", and William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure".

A psychological diagnosis of Jack Nicholson's character in the movie, "As Good as it Gets".

A look at the definition of classic cinema and some older movies that deserve the title.

A look at the role of computer-generated imagery in the film industry.

Reviews Michael Moore's documentary film about gun control and violence in America.

A discussion on the characters played by Robert De Niro in the Martin Scorsese movies, "Raging Bull", "Goodfellas", and "Casino".

Summary and review of Ron Howard's 2001 film, "A Beautiful Mind", based on Sylvia Nassar's book of the same name.

A comparative analysis of Plato's allegory of the cave and the film, "The Matrix".

A review of Stanley Kubrick's film, "A Clockwork Orange".

An examination of Spike Lee's movie, "Do the Right Thing".

Analysis of the main characters in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "On the Rainy River".

A review of the novel and film "The Last Temptation of Christ".

Compares the book, "A Passage to India" by E.M. Forster, and the movie version, directed by David Lean.

A look at how the tragedy of the Vietnam War has been portrayed though writing, photography, and motion pictures.

A comparative analysis of the film scores from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? and ?Iron Monkey".

A review of the video, "The Proof".

Looks at the controversial issue concerning the suitability of subject material and content in children's film and literature.

Summary and review of Cooper's critical study of Herrmann's score for "Vertigo".

Analysis of Robert Blatchford's movie, "Sleepers".

Analysis and review of the film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?".

An analysis of a scene from Spike Lee's film, "Do the Right Thing".

This paper is a review of the film, "The Patriot", about the 1776 War of Independence, directed by Roland Emmerlich and starring Mel Gibson.

An analysis of the theme of communication in the movie, "Sweet Home Alabama".

Looks at the history of the television from its inception in 1872 to the digital television of today.

Reviews the animated film, "The Prince of Egypt".

Discusses the appeal of this classic 1939 film.

Discusses two film versions of the Shakespearean play.

Discusses Jane Tompkins's book on Hollywood westerns.

Presents an overview of the American film industry.

Presents a history of the motion picture studio from 1949 to 1970.

Presents an analysis of the film's use of sound.

Examines the role of festivals in the film industry.

Discusses outstanding films of Germany, France, and Italy.

Applies a Bowenian perspective to this film.

Examines how this psychotic disorder is presented in the film, "A Beautiful Mind."

Discusses the aim of heightening audience emotions.

Discusses the public's fascination with the horror genre.

Discusses critical interpretations of the play and one cinematic version.

Analyzes themes in the 1998 film.

Presents a psychological analysis of the 2000 Hollywood film.

Analyzes themes and style in Ford's films.

Examines issues raised in the 1999 movie.

Analyzes two boy-meets-girl movies.

Discusses three films and one novel.

Examines films of the noted Hollywood director.

Compares the two cinematic styles.

Discusses the timeless quality of the 1940 film.

Discusses the cinematic style of the genre.

Compares and contrasts 16th century and 20th century ideas.

Examines the movie from the standpoint of its psychotherapeutic relationship.

Analysis of John Ford's classic 1946 film.

Compares and contrasts the lives of the two composers.

Provides reasons for the continuous showing of the 1975 film.

Psychological analysis of five characters in John Hughes's 1984 film.

Discusses film noir anti-heroes.

Analysis of the 1987 slasher film.

Essay on the films "All the President's Men" and "Primary Colors".

Analyzes Steven Spielberg's 1982 film.

Analyzes Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 film.

Discusses the nature of Vittorio de Sica's 1971 Academy-Award winning film.

Discusses moral choices made by the film's characters.

Analysis of the 1999 film.

Analyzes Jean Luc-Godard's 1965 film.

Discusses the 1955 comedy-drama.

Applies the theory to Paul Thomas Anderson's film, "Magnolia".

An analysis of the theory of post-modernism, as seen in film.

A comparison and analysis of differing representations of masculinity depicted by Hollywood.

An analysis of the role of God in the science fiction films, "Blade Runner" and "Artificial Intelligence".

Examines what makes "Rosemary's Baby" and "I Walked with a Zombie" cult films.

An analysis of various portrayals of women in film, where the audience is subjected to the director's view of women and femininity.

An exploration of whether the censorship of pornography could realistically reduce misogyny and violence against women.

A look at how obsessive-compulsive disorder is portrayed in the movie. "As Good As It Gets". starring Jack Nicholson.

An examination of the different paradoxes in the movie, "Fight Club".

A brief overview of the life of Alexander the Great and a review of Michael Wood's documentary film, ?In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great.?

A review of the movie, "The Shining", directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Review and analysis of the book titled "Affliction" and the film by the same name.

This paper discusses Lawrence Olivier's film, "Hamlet" (1948), one of the greatest movies, in which he not only acted, but also directed.

This paper critiques and compares the films, Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and John Singleton's "Rosewood".

An analysis of the novel, "The Joy Luck Club", by Amy Tan and the subsequent film version.