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Destructive Social Behavior in the Movies, 2002.
Examines social problems, such as drug abuse, in three movies ("Trainspotting", "Drugstore Cowboy" and "Leaving Las Vegas").
784 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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Drugs and similar destructive behavior are major social problems addressed by a number of films in recent years. These films develop around a subculture and evoke certain images associated with such milieus, often using stereotypical images as shorthand to introduce the audience to the world of drug abuse and other marginal behavior. This paper discusses destructive social behavior in "Trainspotting" (depicting the drug culture in the United Kingdom), "Drugstore Cowboy" (exploring a feminist angle to drug abuse) and "Leaving Las Vegas" (portraying an alcohol abuse problem).
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"Trainspotting is a film depicting the drug culture in the United Kingdom, and the American audience at least is less familiar with this milieu than with its own drug subculture. Controversy developed between those who saw the film as reflecting a reality that had to be understood and addressed and those who saw the film as glorifying drug use and so as creating a problem that might not otherwise exist. The harrowing nature of the lives of the young people in this film, however, would seem to mitigate any potential for glorification. The film reflects the social context of its time in this debate, a debate between the belief in free expression and in control to reach some end, a debate between seeing drugs as so terrible that even excessive means might be needed to stop their use and seeing the issue as overblown so that society should restrain its repressive impulses."
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Sexual Behavior in Movies, 2005.
An exploration of three films from different periods in order to ascertain how sexual behavior in movies changed over time.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), "Deliverance" (1972) and "Indecent Proposal" (1993) and discusses how attitudes towards sexual promiscuity and sexual behavior has changed over the 40 year period. Each film is discussed in detail and a conclusion is provided.
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"The three films discussed above show that there have been significant changes in patterns of sexual behavior which have been reflected in popular films. The element of sexuality has always been an important part of the artist and filmmakers resources. However, the concept of sexuality changes over time. While sexuality was seen as a natural element of life that is innocent within itself but could be abused in the 1960's, we find that the films from the 1990's see sex as an intrinsically dangerous element that has closer associations with disease and money than before. "
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Self-Destructive Behavior, 2008.
A literature review of the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior.
5,754 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 138.95
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The early childhood years are universally recognized as being a critically important developmental period for human beings, and when normal patterns of parental caregiving and nurturing are disrupted or when children experience abuse at the hands of others, the consequences can be profound, pervasive and even life-threatening. This literature review examines the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior. The studies are grouped according to those studies concerning childhood sexual abuse and dissociation, those that concern childhood sexual abuse and various self-destructive behaviors, and those that investigate the relationship between all three factors.
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Introduction
Studies Concerning Childhood Sexual Abuse and Dissociation
Studies Concerning Childhood Sexual Abuse and Self-Destructive Behaviors
Studies Examining All Three Variables
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"When families experience the trauma of sexual abuse, the processes by which these multiple and competing reactions on the part of the parent and the child tend to interfere with the normal processes that provide families with the means to achieve healthy functioning following such episodes of abuse. In this regard, Silberg (2004) reports that when children are sexually abused, there will be a natural tendency to engage in a number of emotional responses that may compete for primacy, including a desire for secrecy, individual victimization memories and sexual experiences, and confused and mixed emotions in the child and the parent. According to this researcher, "This is likely to be the case whether the conflicting feelings are a result of abuse within the family or from maltreatment by an individual outside of the family. In either case, these competing processes lead to dissociative manifestations, forgetting, and inability to make adequate meaning out of the feelings, perceptions, and ideas stimulated by the sexual abuse" (Silberg, 2004, p. 490). "
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Defiant and Destructive Behavior, 2004.
A review of several research studies into defiant and destructive behavior.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the phenomenon of defiant and destructive behavior among adolescents. The paper examines research done by Hill Walker that addresses the growing problem of anti-social behavior in schools and its impact on safety, effectiveness, and ecology in those schools. The paper presents Robert J. Harrison's research on overt categorical aggression in children and adolescents referred for psychiatric consultation. A more recent study by Ester Schaler Buchholz, which linked adolescent self-image and related behavioral decisions, is also covered in the paper.
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"Defiant and destructive behaviour is prevalent enough among adolescents that it has been the subject of myriad research investigations in recent years. Some of the research attempts to explain the behaviour itself, while other research attempts instead to offer corrective actions for what it views a priori as a significant problem in society. Walker, in a study reported in the journal Exceptional Children in 2000, address ?the growing problem of antisocial behavior in schools and its impact on safety, effectiveness, and ecology? in those schools. Walker?s work also focused on screening and early intervention for children and adolescents at risk for adopting antisocial patterns of behaviours."
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Public Housing and Social Destruction, 2002.
An overview of the negative impact of public housing on society.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 178.95
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This thesis discusses the ills of public housing and how they are affecting the lives of the financially unstable and economically backward people of the society. It is believed that public housing is the symbol of administrative failure in most cities, more so in the large cities of New York and Chicago where public housing blocks have become centers of crime. The government has over the years developed some plans to eradicate the social problems existing in these areas but unfortunately all such policies and programs have failed to produce any significant positive results.
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Adolescent Television Behavior and Actual Behavior, 2002.
Examination of adolescent behavior as depicted on television; compared with actual adolescent behavioral patterns.
4,838 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 123.95
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This study uses content analysis to examine adolescent television drama program behavior as compared to actual adolescent behavioral statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics. Issues of sexual behavior, alcohol usage and drug usage were analyzed. This work contributes to cultivation theory; the culmination of similar messages on fictional adolescent television drama programs re-enforces impressions that are not based on reality.
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"Media can be described in many ways and forms. It is the dissemination of news, events, and information as well as a portrayal of America. It contains movies, sitcoms, dramas, comedies, news, and world events that all shape our reality of what the world is. Television more specifically is so popular because its function is to be a mirrored image of what America is, its beliefs, and ideas. Because it performs this function, it is considered entertainment. This industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that centers around two words: money and people. It does not necessarily have to be accurate for people to believe it. People will believe what they find to be interesting whether it is true or not, based upon no actual proof. This is why the media can get away with straying from the truth, because people do not care whether what they absorb is true. Truth is a very powerful concept that most people take too lightly. Most people will not admit that what they watch on television, hear on the radio, or read in the newspaper affects them. However, it has been proven through the cultivation theory that this effect is present, it does occur, and it subsequently affects the way a country perceives itself. This is how the media ultimately controls the power of thought."
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Teen Movies, 2002.
An exploration of so called teen movies as a proper movie genre.
1,039 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper provides a brief history of the concept of genres in the movie industry and examines how the movie industry has eventually realized and acknowledged the preferences of the teen masses as being one of the more advantageous and prolific market segments to be targeted. It analyzes how the depiction of teen movies as a separate genre allow for a much higher degree of diversity than ever before, especially within the film industry.
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Introduction
Evolution of the Electronic Entertainment Industry
The Introduction of Various Movie Genres
Introduction of the Teen Movie Trend
Contemporary Relevance of Teen Movies
Changing Trends and Teen Movies as a Genre
Conclusion
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"This implementation of a crossover of genres is something that continues within today?s version of teen movies, something that becomes increasingly evident when taking into consideration some of the contemporary such movies. Take into consideration, for instance, American Pie, a contemporary version of your typical teen movie. A get-laid-by-prom-night, teenage sex comedy, which largely follows the sexual misadventures of a number of adventurous high-schoolers, this movie, with its excessive ammo of extreme raunchiness, teen vulgar, sex jokes and toilet humor; is neither as humorous or engaging as the media would probably lead one to believe."
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Two Nuclear Movies Contrasted, 2004.
The paper is a comparison of two movies, ? On the Beach? (1959) directed by Stanley Kramer and ?Testament?(1983) directed by Lynne Littman.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper shows how both the movies, ?On the beach? and Testament?, deal with the dangers of a nuclear war. It explains that both the movies do not present any horror events, and there are no scenes of mass devastation or explosions in either of the movies. It states that the movies are, instead, presented through relationships and seen through the eyes of the characters and from the personality and expressions of the characters. How human beings deal with the aftermath of a nuclear war is presented in both the movies.
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"The movie ?On the Beach? was based on the best-selling novel written by Nevil Shute, which was once called the most important movie of our times. The plot is based on a future event, which happens in 1964. As a result of a nuclear war, the Northern Hemisphere is completely wiped out. The story is the result of the interaction, which takes place among the characters of the story, which takes place after the disaster in the northern hemisphere. Since the radiation spreads to all parts to the world, they understand that only Australia is safe from radiation and so those who are alive should migrate to Australia before the radiation takes place. But after reaching there they understand that they will also be infected and would die, which would take only within a short span of time. The country waits for the winds, which will carry the fallout of radiation and would ultimately kill them also. (www.reel.com/movie)"
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The Destructive Element, 2002.
An analysis of the concept of a destructive element in literature through a review of several literary pieces.
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This paper discusses how a destructive element refers to that one trait which can destroy a person or negatively impact his life in some manner and how the element usually acts as a barrier between men and their full potential and can also seriously impede their growth. It looks at how in Joseph Conrad's novel, ?The Shadow Line? the destructive element is in the shape of immaturity, which makes the protagonist give up his job on whim and out of sheer boredom. It shows how in "The Dead" by James Joyce, we come across another kind of destructive element, which is negative in nature because the protagonist has chosen to actually submit to it by becoming its victim. Finally it examines how in E.M. Forster?s "A Passage to India", we come across a destructive element again and this time it is prejudice and an abnormal fear of ?others?. The author highlights the problems faced by the victims of prejudice and how this destructive element proves detrimental to the friendship between Indians and British and one woman?s quest to discover real India.
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"The story, which appeared in the collection Dubliners, revolves around a party scene that takes place at the house of two old ladies who are close relatives of the protagonist, Gabriel. Gabriel?s character has a destructive element, which is conceit. He is highly conceited person and considers himself more educated than the rest. However because of this element, he suffers various setbacks and even some rude shocks, which make hi, understand that conceit had completely killed his ability to communicate with others. We notice that throughout the story, Joyce has refrained from exposing the true soul of each character with his own words; rather he helps the readers reach their own conclusions by observing the behavior, speech and thoughts of the characters. "
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The Impact of Movies on Juries, 2001.
This paper examines how courtroom scenes in movies have an effect on true jury selections.
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This paper discusses how certain movies and television shows today that portray trials adequately and correctly to the public viewers but there are some details that are incorrect. The author discusses the correct way of selecting a jury, examining witnesses and introducing evidence into a trial, and looks at particular films which may affect the general public?s opinion of a trial by jury, such as ?My Cousin Vinny? and ?The Rainmaker?.
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"Movies and television display correct as well as incorrect details about the process of a trial by jury. The public?s perception can be easily influenced by watching movies and television that present incorrect details of trials. By learning the actual and correct process of a trial by jury, the public will become more informed of the errors presented in television and movies."
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Successful Movies, 2007.
A discussion on what constitutes a "successful" movie, comparing and contrasting the movies "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer".
1,402 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The author of this paper discusses Tim Dirks' criteria for movie success, and suggests that "Scream" (1996) is a more successful movie, financially and artistically, than "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997). The paper analyzes how "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is a financially successful film, in terms of box office draw and in terms of having a sequel, which is one sign of financial success. The paper further analyzes how "Scream", on the other hand, is a successful movie in more than just financial ways, including artistic innovation and outstanding acting.
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"Some other successful movies "provide hidden meanings, new psychological truths, great visual moments, mythic resonance, philosophical insight, lyrical beauty, fresh insights into how to view the world, or enlightened understanding", e.g., The Big Sleep (1946) or Chinatown (1974). Others (e.g., Steven Spielberg's break-out movie Jaws (1975) are simply huge financial blockbusters.
In terms of the relative success of two other movies, Scream (1996) with its $100+ million box office gross (Berardinelli) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), which had a cumulative domestic box office of $69 million("The Movie Business in 1997") are both successful in terms of one of Dirks' criteria for movie success: box office draw."
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Female Sexuality in the Movies, 2002.
A comparison of female sexuality in three movies - "The Ice Storm", "Boys Don't Cry" and "Thelma and Louise".
2,556 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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Female characters using their sexuality to achieve what they want in Hollywood films is a strategy that is used over and over again by film makers. The paper shows that while many movies use the same basic themes when it comes to female sexuality, there are some variances from the norm. This paper discusses different forms of female sexuality as they appear in three Hollywood films, "The Ice Storm", "Boys Don't Cry" and "Thelma and Louise". From these movies three specific characters are studied: Wendy Hood, Brandon Teena and Thelma, respectively. The paper shows that these three women all represent female sexuality differently. They don't all fit the stereotypes of women that other movies tend to portray. Although there are some similarities between the three characters, the portrayals vary as to how the characters use their sexuality and femininity and it is these differences the paper examines.
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"Another similarity between the movies is that they all portray women who are struggling with something. Whether it's coming of age, sexual identity, or a discovery of who they really are, all three women have something very important going on in their lives that they must deal with. Brandon Teena has the largest problem to handle of the three selected women, but Wendy and Thelma must struggle with their own beliefs and actions as well. The actions of others that directly affect each of the women must also be dealt with."
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Vampirism in Movies, 2004.
A look at how vampires are portrayed in two movies, ?Bram Stoker?s Dracula?, and Anne Rice?s Gothic, ?Interview with the Vampire?.
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This paper analyzes these two movies and explains that both these movies show us the good and bad sides of a vampire. It explains how they show us a different picture from both sides. Louis is the guilty vampire who seeks a life of redemption, while Dracula is the soulless vampire who is eventually staked to save humanity.
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"Vampires have always been fascinating fictional characters. We were introduced to vampires in Bram stoker?s novel ?Dracula?. It was the first book to portray a nocturnal being who feeds on the blood of human beings in order to exist. This was the world?s first experience with a vampire. It was also turned into a feature film. That movie set the trend for horror movies in Hollywood. A lot of movies have been made which showed vampires in different avatars. Vampires are one of the most recognizable people from horror movies. Movies such as ?Dracula? and ?Interview with the vampire? have plots which revolve around vampires. TV wasn?t left behind with its portrayal of vampires in the critically acclaimed ?Buffy the vampire slayer?. However vampires have been portrayed as different creatures on the big screen as well as small screen. There are a number of differences between the vampires in the feature film adaptation of Bram Stoker?s ?Dracula? and Anne Rice?s Gothic ?Interview with the vampire?."
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Colorization in Movies, 2002.
A review of the use of color effects in movies - both modern and classic.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the technology available today to directors when deciding whether to use color, black and white or both effects in their movies. It compares this to the historical movies which were all in black and white and discusses the different effect this had on the audience's perception of the film.
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"Today?s filmmakers have quite a few options. They may choose to place a character in a realistic spaceship; they may choose to shoot their film from dynamic angles which push the limits of filmmaking; they may choose to have a dinosaur wander through the city or they may choose to shoot the movements of micro-bacteria. They may also make the choice as to whether they wish to shoot their film in black and white, in color, or in a combination of the mediums. Films such as Schindler?s List and Pleasantville are excellent examples of films wherein the filmmakers understood that the juxtaposition of color and black and white have an effect on the audience. In Schindler?s List, the audience watches a small girl in a bright red jacket flee Nazis during a raid. She draws the eye and as a result has a profound effect on the audience."
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Cult Movies, 2004.
An examination and comparison of the cult movies, "Freaks" and "Blade Runner".
1,982 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper begins by examining the concept of cult movies and their sociological impact. It then focuses on two such movies, "Freaks" by Tod Browning and "Blade Runner" by Ridley Scott. It explains how they both portray similar yet different messages about society, and the main theme that binds "Freaks" and "Blade Runner" is the existence of the outcasts and their survival.
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"When the term ?cult film? is introduced to an ordinary person, it is inevitable for him to wonder what kind of hidden message or belief is portrayed in the specific film. While the directors and screenwriters have their own interpretations of their works, the audience can also gather their own thoughts and ?educationally guess? what the film is devoted to. It can lead to a problematic situation where what the directors try to convey through the film is interpreted in a different way by the audience due to the fact that they do not share the common belief or the existence of various perspectives on the same issue. Some films are relatively obvious to grasp the main theme while others are rather confusing and complicated which is a typical reaction from the audience when viewing a cult film. Therefore, it may be dangerous for an ordinary moviegoer to analyze the cult films, since there is a great possibility to generate a totally different interpretation of the work from the original intention of the directors; however, it needs to be recognized that there is no such thing as a incorrect way and correct way of appreciating the form of art ? cult films in this particular context ? one should be encouraged to view the films with a critical eye in hope to identify what this particular film is devoted to."
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