Film papers

How the movie "Thelma and Louise" (1991) changed the course of the road movie.

A comparison between Charles Marlowe's play "Doctor Faustus" and the 1997 movie "The Devil's Advocate".

This paper gives a detailed analysis of the cinematography in the 1999 film "Being John Malkovich."

A compare and contrast analysis of the book "To Kill a Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee and its film version.

Examining how the behavior of the characters of the "Star Wars" movie series fit well into Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud's social theories.

A discussion about violence on television and its affect on children.

This paper discusses the classic film "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" that depicts life in a mental ward.

A study of the film "The Patriot," directed by Roland Emmerich.

A compare and contrast analysis of the role of Italian-American women and American women in cinema.

Analysis of Ridley Scott's movie and the undercurrent theme of motherhood.

A paper that discusses the social impact of D. W. Griffiths? film "The Birth of a Nation" and how it changed American cinema.

A discussion of Madonna and her controversial statements about the role of women.

This paper reviews Jules Dassin's 1948 film "The Naked City" and focuses on whether it is film noir.

An analysis of the two hour film "Black Hawk Down" on the 1993 United States military battle in Somalia.

An analysis of the Oscar winning movie "American Beauty".

A paper which examines why photography is such a popular hobby.

A review of the movie "John Q".

A review of the movie, "The Craft", focusing on the central theme of forbidden knowledge.

A discussion of Leni Riefenstahl, her unethical art and the catastrophic consequences.

A comparison/contrast between Manuel Puig's book and Hector Babenco's film version.

An exploration of film director John Cassavetes' career.

A Study of D.W. Griffith's 1916 film.

The role of the narrator, the dead Joe Gillis, in the 1950 movie "Sunset Boulevard".

The portrayal of seduction, sex and morality in 1933 Hollywood.

A look at the issues of punk politics versus mainstream American ideology in the film "SLC Punk".

This paper reviews "The Fight Club", a movie that depicts the violent way men express their anger.

A comparitive essay on Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus" and the silent movie "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari".

A comparative analysis of two films, "Seven Samurai" and "Tora!Tora!Tora!", by Japanese filmmakers.

An analysis of the social-psychological processes within the film, "Quiz Show".

This paper uses Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Adventure" to examine the idea that we are all heros.

An examination of vampirism and sexuality in the cinema.

The paper compares/contrasts the 1930 movies - Jean Cocteau's "The Blood of a Poet" and Dali/Bunuel's "The Andalusian Dog".

Film analysis of the movie "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks.

A discussion of how films reflect the characteristics of Italian-American women.

Looking at the effects of lighting and camera workmanship in the movie "Titanic" (Cameron).

An analysis of social psychology elements in the film, "Wag the Dog".

A critical review of the 1967 film (also known as "Edipo re") directed by by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

An examinatin of the director's techniques in establishing relationships, themes and environment in the 1953 Japanese film.

An analysis of the 1991 concert film starring Madonna, focusing on its mock-documentary/cinema verite styles and techniques in portraying the persona of the pop singer.

The life, career and major works of the Scottish documentary filmmaker.

An examination of the 1997 film's depiction of the religious-scientific conflict, the God-concept, reason vs. theology, UFOs and the universal truth.

An examination of the themes and characters in the novel and a comparison of the book to film.

An examination of the role and significance of the American Dream in two films depicting love and social differences.

A sociological analysis of the 1987 film, using routine activities, strain and differential association theories to explain film's depiction of organized crime.

An examination of the medical aspects of the 1993 film about lawyer with AIDS.

The life, career, style, themes and major works of the Chinese action film director.

An analysis of its history, finances, industry position, competition, buyers & suppliers, strengths and weaknesses and recommended strategy.

The life, career, appeal, skills and major films of martial arts film star.

An examination of the protagonist's character, relationships with men and women, masculinity and sexuality.

An examination of the Oedipal features of relationships among the characters.

An examination of the films' depiction of drug and alcohol-related self-destructive behavior in subcultures.

An examination of the subtleties of film's verbal and non-verbal communications between the mother M'lynn and the daughter Shelby.

An examination of the 1985 film on the experience of aging, in context of issues of disengagement, activism and modernization.

An analysis of the negative and positive portrayals of scientists and their preoccupations in "Contact," "Pi," "Jurassic Park," "Absent-Minded Professor," "Insignificance' and more.

An examination of the abnormal behavior (from obsessive-comnpulsive disorder) on the part of Jack Nicholson's character.

An analysis of the 1997 documentary by Errol Morris and its portraits of an animal trainer, topiary gardener, mole-rat expert and robotics scientist.

An examination of the career, style, influences and major works of innovative French filmmaker of New Wave generation..

Examines Vito Corleone as an example of an effective business leader.

An analysis of the style, characters, subject and use of violence in the 1992 film by Quentin Tarantino.

Examines the 1998 film's protagonist's racist attitudes in context of socioeconomic problems of youth in U.S. society.

An examination of the history and development, definition, features, types, examples (Commedia dell'Arte, Chaplin) and reasons for its appeal and its limitations.

Examines the Russian filmmaker's innovations, theory, techniques, major films, aesthetics and legacy.

An examination of the major directors, films ("Metropolis," "Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," "Nosferatu"), themes of power relations, styles and characters.

An insight into the life, career, works, style, themes and goals of the British documentary filmmaker.

An examination of the 1999 film, focusing on the psychological analysis of the Fitts family, consisting of an ex-Marine father, a drug-selling son and an alienated mother.

An examination of its history, male & female directors, themes, depiction of blacks, quality, funding & support and racism.

A comparison of the themes, plots, characters and styles of the first two films in Francis Ford Coppola's epic film series.

An analysis of the historical accuracy/inaccuracy of the film about the 13th century conflict between England and Scotland.

A comparison of the 1989 novel by John Grisham and the 1996 film and their portrayal of social & moral justice/injustice in small Mississippi town.

An examination of the author's life, the novel and the 1996 film, focusing on the protagonist's self-discovery and the styles of the novelist and the filmmaker.

An examination of the business and interpersonal communications, ethics, corporate culture, persuasion and character of the 1966 film about a sports agent.

Examines the film's use of humor in medicine and healing.

Examines theories and the debate over the effects of televised violence, the ratings system, impact on children, First Amendment and possible solutions.

Examines a conflict theory and the ways it applies to film's and book's depictions of class conflict, strikes and socioeconomic change.

Examines three films' depiction of race relations and the impact of race of the director.

Examines the director's comedies and his efforts to evade the Code's moralistic structures.

Examines the 1927 silent film as an example of German New Objectivity including style, theme, characters and plot.

Describes how past predictions have not come to pass in the world of technology, focusing on the film "2001", Nicholas Negroponte's book "Being Digital" and the role of internet in the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Compares Akira Kurosawa's original film and the American remake by John Sturges.

Reviews this film focusing on the Arab perspective of the rebellion against French colonialism.

Examines this thriller film's depiction of an encounter between the Amish and a policeman, the meaning of community, faith and commitment and cultural clash.

Examines the life and career of the Japanese director of "Tampopo" and "A Taxing Woman".

Examines social and individual issues in the 1987 film "Less than Zero" and two books, "Prozac Nation" (E. Wortzel) and "In Search of Respect" (P. Bourgois).

Analyzes the materialistic American Dream as portrayed in the 1974 film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Examines the reasons why this 1939 film achieved success and maintains popularity. Discusses subject, characters, reviews, publicity and style.

Examines the theme of leadership in these films about a jury and a plane crash.

Examines the career of this director, from his first film in 1960 to "Saving Private Ryan". Examines success, style, content, themes and special effects.

Compares styles, plot emphases, characterizations, atmosphere, design, the setting of the 1948 Laurence Olivier, the 1990 Franco Zeffirelli and the 1996 Kenneth Branagh versions.

Compares the novel and film, including content, characters, messages, styles and realism.

Examines these five directors' major films, contributions to cinema, innovations, styles and techniques.

Examines the destructive effects of drug abuse on the young protagonist (Leonardo Di Caprio) in this film.

Examines this 1990 film on organized crime, focusing on the depiction of drug use. Discusses style, narrative, criticism, theme and characters.

Analyzes the significance of this 1932 film's sets, camera, characters' movements and lighting.

Examines genre's values, violence and themes, focusing on two versions of "Scarface" (1932 and 1983).

Examines the Russian director's changing views on role of montage and the emotional response of the viewer.

Examines the emotional appeal, characters and theme of this 1989 film.

Analyzes 1932 film & 1937 novel & their racist comparison of Africans & animals, superiority of whites and race relations.

Compares this novel with the two film versions. Discusses title, structure, plot and characters.

Analyzes the dehumanizing effects of Disney films, focusing on sexist and racist images in animated films such as "Beauty & the Beast" and "Alladin".