Abstract
This paper reviews Martin Scorcese's film "Taxi Driver", the story of Travis Bickle, a taxi driver with no particular plot but more of a documentary of Bickle's life. It discusses Scorcese's tendencies to make films about the United States that are hard, rough-edged, unglamorous and violent and how "Taxi Driver" is no exception. It examines how America is portrayed as a completely messed-up society and how Scorsese shows that there is something fundamentally wrong with sex, politics and drugs all combined to produce an America that is falling to pieces.

From the Paper
"The film is basically Bickle's view of New York City as he sees it. The New York he sees is one of slime, grime, seediness and filth: Travis only sees the cruel and sadistic underworld of the city. This is the main representation of America in the film and this is the reason that the film attracted such stark criticism from middle-American conservatives and moralists. The America which Scorsese portrays within Taxi Driver is a weird perversion of the America Dream. America is portrayed as seedy and decaying, not the country where opportunity is for all: the only people who are seen as prospering in the film are those engaged in illegal activities."

Tags:deniro, driver, martin, scorsese

Abstract
"""Geselischaft and the affect of urban life in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver"" is a three page paper that discusses Martin Scorsese's seminal film Taxi Driver and hopes to capture Geselischaft and the shift of popular social values to the tumultuous new values of the film's protagonist, Travis Bickle. "

From the Paper
Geselischaft and the affect of urban life in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver Herbert Gans contented that the city is a mosaic of many lifestyles. These lifestyles always threaten to collide in an inevitable fashion and reinforce the concept of Geselischaft. This German term strives to articulate the conditioning of a human being to be self-centered and self-serving, altering a human's nature so that they will "survive" the rigors of a modern lifestyle. Geselischaft especially holds poignancy within an urbanized society, and has been explored by many filmmakers who hope to capture this phenomenon as the essence of one's modern selfhood. Martin Scorsese's seminal film Taxi Driver is no exception to this, and

Tags:film, urbanization, society

Abstract
This paper presents a research proposal that discusses driver safety training programs. Specifically, the paper questions whether truck driver safety training programs provide a lower number of accidents due to higher compliance with safety standards. It looks at the importance of studying current statistics with regards to truck driver safety and whether tighter driving restrictions would affect them.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Question
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Literature Review
Introduction
Variables
Review of Literature
Methodology
Research Design
Population and Sample
Data Analysis

From the Paper
"Drunk drivers are certainly serious, and there is no question that they should be removed from the roadways. The argument, however, is that training does not really have much to do with whether these people will drive drunk the first time, and whether they will do it again after they have been caught and 'trained' not to do it again . The same is true with very young drivers . Most of them are required to have a driver's training course before they can get their license, but they also often ignore many of the rules of the road after they receive that license, suggesting that these programs might not really be effective in helping to ensure that younger drivers are safe and that their accident rates are lowered . Much of this is not from the failure of the course itself, but from failure of compliance with the course."

Tags:road, license, compliance, car, restritions

Abstract
This paper explains that the current licensing procedures are compromised by loopholes and fraud, placing the public at a security risk. The author points out that law enforcement officers express a strong need to ensure safety on public roads by licensing all drivers, regardless of the legality of their residence. The paper concludes that, given the reality that a license is now much more than a license to drive, both the Driver's License Integrity Act and the Visa and License Integrity Act would best serve the need of lawful aliens and temporary visitors, while guarding against abuse from potential wrongdoers.

Table of Contents
Obtaining a Driver's Licenses
License to Drive
Arguments against Licensing

From the Paper
"Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona has also sponsored the Visa and License Integrity Act. This bill will prevent federal government agencies from accepting licenses as identification documents issued by states that do not tie license expiration to the expiration of an alien's visa. Flake believes that these bills are "common sense, cost-effective ways to address this problem without placing additional burdens on U.S. citizens. Both bills are currently being debated in their appropriate committees."

Tags:legislation, identifiction, 9/11, loopholes, safety

Abstract
The writer examines how the film "Taxi Driver" uses the camera angles, lighting, costume and setting and transitional elements associated with "mise en scene" to enhance the film's message separately from the dialogue. In the writer's opinion, "Taxi Driver" made excellent use of these elements to create a bold statement about society.

From the Paper
"We start by looking at the use of lighting in the film, a key element. For the majority of the production, lighting is used to create a dirty ominous feel. The director does this by using low key lighting combined with blue and red filters. This helps to create a picture of a lonely man who has seen no happiness in life. The few times in the picture when bright lighting is used coincide with our main character speaking about the woman who could be his love interest (Cybil Sheppard). The bright lighting used at these times help to indicate a glimmer of hope within our principal character, and when it goes wrong, it intensifies the impression that he has gone over the edge."

Tags:camera, angles, lighting, costume, setting, transitional, elements

Abstract
This paper explains that, in "Taxi Driver", director Martin Scorsese uses the camera and eerie lighting effects to underscore his study of the alienation of Travis Bickel, the taxi driver, who can not find a way to relate to others and build a life. The author points out that Scorsese uses camera angles and movement to create the narrative but uses the opposite, utter stillness, in scenes, which mark transitions. The paper relates that one of the most famous pivotal scenes in film shows the protagonist Travis acting with an imaginary adversary while looking in the mirror.

From the Paper
"Scorsese introduces the climactic scene with an abrupt change in camera movement. He uses a long, slow vertical move from the sidewalk to the top floor of the building. This shot is different from the others in its visual aspect, but it is consistent in that it provides Travis' point of view, which has been the predominant perspective throughout the film. During the violence that erupts as Travis attempts to rescue a twelve-year-old hooker, the camera movement is shaky and chaotic, underscoring the chaotic nature of the action. In a surprising shot, as Travis lies wounded, the camera moves up to the ceiling and an overhead shot takes us out of the room and down the stairs slowly, viewing the carnage from a great height."

Tags:hooker, camera, sound, lighting, movement

Abstract
This paper presents an analytical viewpoint of Martin Scorsese's film "Taxi Driver". The paper first looks at how the film develops both as a narrative and through the camera angles. It then discusses Scorsese's approach to the cab as a character in the course of the film as well as the concept of the anti-hero as the spark of the film. In addition, the paper examines how the film also includes a theme of alienation and a journey of identity. By relating the plot of the movie, the paper examines each of these themes and elements. According to the paper, ultimately, "Taxi Driver" highlights the path of a man confused about his identity and his purpose. It is this purposelessness, this lack of action that spurs the movie on and allows for the character of Travis to become more real as a character.

From the Paper
"The film develops both as a narrative and through the camera angles. The film begins with an urban jungle scene in which war is more than likely thus giving foreshadowing to the events that will unfold during the course of the film. There are open sewers throughout the entire film and there are manhole covers with vapors coming out of them so thick the at home audience can smell the stink, the grime the film on which the movie is based. Scorsese gives the audience an allegory in the film. Scorsese's attention to music and the character's interchange is especially noticeable throughout the movie. The slow jazz sequences in the cab pitted against the writhing music in violent scenes makes each scene correlated with one another. This is one of the links by which the director allows the audience to decipher as a chronological movement between pieces of Travis' narrative."

Tags:hero, antihero, identity, loneliness, baptism, violence

Abstract
This paper provides an analysis of the theme of redemption and violence in the movie 'Taxi Driver' by Martin Scorsese. Through an exposition of the plot and a critical analysis of major themes in the movie, the paper shows how the main character Travis Bickle attempted to find redemption and acceptance in society and ultimately resorted to violence to achieve salvation.

From the Paper
"In Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver', Travis Bickle (as played by Robert DeNiro) is a man on the edge of society and sanity. As a late-night taxi driver in 1970s New York City, he finds himself dealing regularly with what he calls the "animals" which come out at night including "whores, skunk pussies, buggers, queens, fairies, dopers, junkies" and other "sick, venal" persons. He himself seeks a normal life amidst all this decaying humanity, and he fantasizes that "Someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum off the streets." As the story progresses through a series of events showing Travis trying and failing to relate to normal society, we find Travis coming to a realization that he is a part of the society he despises and it is a part of him."

Tags:redemption, violence, film

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An article on the film, "Taxi Driver", outlining the social, as well as criminal, issues depicted in the movie. The writer presents an overview of the film and then looks at each of the issues raised in the film and how it relates to real issues in the world outside. The major issue discussed is war and its effects on society and the returning soldiers.

From the Paper
"The rise of the lonely hero also has another perspective to it. We see that the hero represents the awakening of justice in the rebellious conscience and in this aspect the film is similar to western classics, where the classical hero fights against injustice. Similarly, Travis too runs amuck through the underworlds of America killing and implementing his own style of justice: a pointer that the society needs to react, fast and hard. In this perspective, the hero typifies the angry face of the society, which seeks to fulfill its inner urge for justice. Travis represents the pent up emotions of the society that is constrained to follow the dictates of a few self concerned people."

Tags:war, travis, society, justice, cab

Abstract
One of the most controversial issues surrounding illegal immigrants over the last few years has been whether or not to give them U.S. driver's licenses. This issue, which has been pushed by various immigrants' rights groups, has been sold as a way of keeping track of illegal immigrants. This paper argues, however, that it will actually accomplish the legitimization of illegal aliens living in the United States. Furthermore, it will provide a security loophole for nefarious foreigners at a time when we should be trying to close such loopholes.

From the Paper
"For example, immigrant advocates have pushed this issue by putting out stories of law abiding undocumented immigrants who are forced to spend countless hours on public transportation because they are currently not able to get a driver's license. What is forgotten in these stories is that these people have no legal right to be in this country to begin with. Stories about people having to endure hardships may be heart wrenching, but that should only enforce the notion of going through proper channels to get citizenship. By giving people a pass and allowing them to forego proper procedures, the government would remove any incentive for people who are in these situations to do the right thing."

Tags:public, transportation, rights, Law, enforcement, anti-immigrant