Abstract
This paper studies the use of allegory in Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World". The writer draws several examples from the story to illustrate the use of allegory and then discusses its effectiveness.

From the Paper
"In many literary works the authors use methods that might be considered metaphoric to make their point. In the case of science fiction the author is given a lot of freedom to use things such as metaphors and allegory characters to present an underlying message to the readers. The ability to use allegory in science fiction is strengthened and enhanced because of the very nature of the genre. Aliens, monsters and man made creatures often grace the stories, allowing the allegory effect to be utilized."

Tags:example, effectivemness, metaphor, science-fiction, dinosaurs

Abstract
The paper discusses the revolutionary special effects and animation used in Spielberg's film, "Jurassic Park." The paper reveals that this film opened the door to a new, eye-popping kind of realism in animation for movie audiences. The paper describes the realism of the dinosaurs and attributes this to the special effects creators, the contractors of the Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) group. The paper examines the technology that ILM used in order to produce such realistic computer-generated images.

From the Paper
"In just about every retail store in America the marketing barrage featured JP action figures, lunch kits, videogames, candy, posters, latex masks, playing cards, children's toiletries, and more, according to Washington State University professor Michael Delahoyde (www.wsu.edu). But it is possible JP would have turned a record profit anyway (it made $870 million worldwide and cost $63 million to produce), without all the marketing trappings, because the animation was so intense and realistic. It was almost like these dinosaurs could walk off the screen and into the lobby where popcorn was being sold."

Tags:visual, movie, computer, effects, realism

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed discussion on the use of allegory in Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and the "Lost World". The writer draws several examples from the story to illustrate the use of allegory and then discusses its effectiveness. The paper shows how the two works leave the reader with a better understanding of the way the world at large works and with a better understanding of blind idealism, greed, and pure science and how those things can relate to real life after reading these stories.

From the Paper
"The use of dinosaurs to stand in for human beings is not unheard of and at times is actually a popular literary and film making fad. In the case of this story however, it had been awhile so the concept was relatively new. The dinosaur species represents human society. They have many different races and cultures by virtue of their meat eating or vegetarian eating habits as well as their refusal to mingle with other types of dinosaurs. They separated their types in the same manner that humans have often separated their types. This allegory is further explained by one of the novel's characters when it is said that one type of the park's creatures are tiny and cute and others in the park are massive and scary. It parallels the human tradition of division by cultures."

Tags:Hammond, DNA, dinosaurs, Grant

Abstract
This paper examines how throughout the history of cinema there has always been the thrill of the spectacle. It reviews the film "Jurassic Park" within the context of the history of the cinematic arts by placing it in the cycle of spectacle driven films, that has followed cinema since its beginnings. It analyzes the implications this has for cinema in general as a return to the cinema of spectacle in the new guise of themed entertainment, similar to the entertainment arcades of old.

From the Paper
"Jurassic Park is part of a cyclic trend in cinema that exploits new technologies to hark back to the tradition of early cinema and its amusement park roots. The film begins inside reality, the normal world, where dinosaurs exist only as fossils; technology is limited, allowing us only to see radar outlines of dinosaur skeletons from inside an inhospitable desert. It is in the pristine jungle that the trouble begins. The gates to Jurassic Park open, and with them the metaphoric flood gates of Ian Malcom's chaos theory. The visitors are no longer viewing the theme park from a spectator's view, but the theme park comes to them , and with a millennial rage . The film becomes the ride that explains the process of creating dinosaurs with cute animations, but Sadler, Grant and Malcom subvert the ride, wanting a more real experience. "

Tags:film, entertainment, spectacle, technology, dinosaurs

Abstract
In "Jurassic Park" and "The Terminal man", Michael Crichton uses many of the same themes throughout both novels. He gives the readers many ethical and philosophical questions to ponder. The paper shows how Crichton asks many questions such as: Is technology moving too fast? Just because we have the technology to alter nature, do we have the right to use it? What if our technology does more harm than good? Can science outdistance all ethical restraints? The paper shows how both books present the ideas of the power of technology and science over nature and man, the impact and dangers of technological advances on society and mans attempts to control what cannot be controlled.

From the Paper
""The Terminal Man" uses a theory almost identical to the chaos theory in it's explanation of behavior. Gehard, the computer expert at NPR, learned through working with computer programs that, "relatively simple computer instructions could produce complex and unpredictable machine behavior. It was also true that the programmed machine could exceed the capabilities of the programmer." Which is exactly what happened with Benson. The doctors, in their attempt to control his behavior, programmed simple computer instructions which produced complex and unpredictable behavior that they could not control."

Tags:John, Hammond, Alan, Grant, Ian, Malcolm, Harry, Benson

Abstract
This essay will explore the risks of DNA research and genetic cloning in the context of Michael Crichton's book "Jurassic Park". While this paper will recognize the benefits of DNA testing, its main argument will be that, while Crichton's book is somewhat exaggerated and unrealistic, the basic warning is legitimate: that there is a certain point where man's creation can hurt humanity itself.

Tags:dna, genetic, cloning

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" Motion picture special effects have been used since the beginning of the medium, with the early experiments of Georges M?li's in France showing ways in which the new medium could be utilized to create images of things that seem to be happening but that in fact never happened at all. Special effects in recent years have taken a quantum leap forward with the advent of computer techniques to improve the use of established techniques of image processing and the use of traveling mattes and to initiate entirely new possibilities for such new effects as morphing and computer animation. Digital processing is clearly the wave of the future, and the wonders it has wrought already in films like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and True Lies are only the beginning. Computer animation techniques are being improved all the time, and the goal for many seems to be creating a film.."

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"Steven Spielberg is arguably the most financially-successful film director in history, having directed several of the highest-grossing films in history--Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark (and its sequels), and now Jurassic Park, quickly on its way to becoming the number one box office grosser of all time. His success as a moneymaker has not always been greeted with critical acclaim, and there may indeed be some tendency on the part of critics to overcompensate for Spielberg's success with barbs at some of his films. His supporters think this is the case, and they also feel that the Hollywood community has joined in that effort. They point to the fact that The color Purple, directed by Spielberg in 1985, won eleven Oscar nominations, but not one for the director. Actor-director Clint Eastwood has speculated that..."

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" The depiction of science and scientists in films and other popular media has long been characterized either by fear and anxiety at scientists' potential power or by wild acclaim for their accomplishments. In both cases, however, the popular reaction is based largely on incomprehension. There are variations on the basic stereotypes of the mad and the benignly inspired scientist, however, and filmmakers tend to express general societal concerns in their choice of type. In addition, filmed representations of scientists tend to repeat or reinforce popular misconceptions about the nature of their work and goals. Thus the choice of any of the mad, evil, kindly, distracted, driven, and inspired characters who populate films about scientists often depends on what, in general, people believe scientists hope to do. Perhaps the most common current..."

Abstract
This paper examines the art of the film score with particular reference to the scores and compositional techniques of John Williams ("Jurassic Park") and Thomas Newman ("The Shawshank Redemption ") while referring to the differences of both their techniques and styles. It also includes an analysis of the main themes and motifs within Howard Shore's score for "The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring".

From the Paper
"While the main themes of the score stand out and are the most recognisable, it is the smaller arrangements and sub-themes that gel the soundtrack and help it to flow. Smaller themes such as the mystical eight-note oboe motif of Golum, or the various fight scenes, that carry the same motifs and rhythmic movement, are as important in creating a score of this scale. These parts, along with largely string based sections that hold them together, paint the background of the score and help to create various emotions that complement the visuals, therefore making it easier for the viewer. They take a content over style line of approach and tend to be mostly through composed, whether they are heroic, upbeat, emotional, and magical, or creating suspense, tension and danger. "

Tags:shawshank, redemption, lord, rings, jurassic, park