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"The Maltese Falcon", 2005.
A discussion of the heroic qualities of Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the heroic qualities of Sam Spade in Dashiell Hammett's mystery thriller "The Maltese Falcon." The paper examines the Spade's persona; his morally ambiguous life and his moral code.
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"It is an accepted fact that Dashiell Hammett helped invent what is referred to as hard boiled mystery fiction. In laconic and knowing prose, hard boiled fiction presents a cynical worldview, a picture of human behavior that resonates with sordidly plausible violence and a pattern of events that in the tradition of adventure stories encourages reader interest in outcomes. In significant part what holds readers in suspense, is the figure of the detective who is at the center of the mystery."
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"The Maltese Falcon", 2002.
Assesses "The Maltese Falcon" as the epitome of the Film Noir genre.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper shall explore the "Maltese Falcon" with the intention of demonstrating how this film presents a perfect and an accessible vision of the intentions of a movie of the film noir genre.
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?The Maltese Falcon?, 2002.
An analysis of John Huston's 1941 film, "The Maltese Falcon".
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 1 source, $ 68.95
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It may seem at first as though John Huston's film "The Maltese Falcon" (1941) is a detective story about the search for the title object; a story with a fatalistic ending in which the object is found to be a fake. The paper shows, however, that the search for the falcon is not nearly as important as the search for the killer of Miles Archer (Jerome Cowan) and the story is, in fact, a triumphant account of Sam Spade's (Humphrey Bogart) defense of his masculinity, and of American masculinity in general, against those who would destroy, distort, question, or undermine it.
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"The third group is the trio of homosexuals involved in the search for the falcon: the effeminate Joel Cairo (Peter Lorre), the erudite and frightening Kasper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet), and his "gunsel" Wilmer Cook (Elisha Cook, Jr.). Arranged like a bizarre version of a family, this trio represents the various ways in which someone can be male but still fail to meet the requirements of the masculine code Spade adheres to. The fourth group is the trio of law enforcement officials: Detective Tom Polhaus (Ward Bond), Detective Lieutenant Dundy (Barton MacLane), and District Attorney Bryan (John Hamilton) who questions Spade in an 'informal' hearing. They function as official representatives of society and of the world of normal, acceptably masculine men who, throughout the film, question Spade's actions and motives."
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"The Maltese Falcon", 2000.
An examination of the protagonist's character, relationships with men and women, masculinity and sexuality.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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It may seem at first as though John Huston's film The Maltese Falcon (1941) is a detective story about the search for the title object; a story with a fatalistic ending in which the object is found to be a fake. But the search for the falcon is not nearly as important as the search for the killer of Miles Archer (Jerome Cowan) and the story is, in fact, a triumphant account of Sam Spade's (Humphrey Bogart) defense of his masculinity, and of American masculinity in general, against those who would destroy, distort, question, or undermine it.
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"It may seem at first as though John Huston's film The Maltese Falcon (1941) is a detective story about the search for the title object; a story with a fatalistic ending in which the object is found to be a fake. But the search for the falcon is not nearly as important as the search for the killer of Miles Archer (Jerome Cowan) and the story is, in fact, a triumphant account of Sam Spade's (Humphrey Bogart) defense of his masculinity, and of American masculinity in general, against those who would destroy, distort, question, or undermine it. The elaborate structure of the film places Spade at the center of a number of forces over which he must, in one way or another, exert his authority and control. Each of the three members of the four groups that surround him threatens or questions his masculinity in some fashion. By acting shrewdly, intelligently, fearlessly..."
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"The Maltese Falcon" by John Huston, 1994.
A comparison of the 1940 film and the 1930 novel by Dashiell Hammett.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"The 1940 version of The Maltese Falcon was the third version of the novel to be filmed and the most successful. It was also the film truest to the spirit of the novel, though the 1931 version (with the same title) followed the plot very closely without capturing the inherent spirit of the piece. The second version--Satan Met a Lady in 1936--was very poor and made what had been a dark detective story into a comic romp with a detective more buffoon than threat. John Huston returned to the original novel for his version of the story and clearly tried to stick closely not only to the story but also to the spirit of the piece, with its moral ambiguities intact as they had not been in the 1931, more traditionally hero-vs.-villain rendering. Yet, Huston had of necessity to make changes by curtailing certain scenes, altering the order and point of view to a degree, and..."
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"The Maltese Falcon", 2001.
An examination of the cinematographic effects of this movie and how these influence the viewing.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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Through the examination of one particular scene in this movie from a cinematographic point of view, this paper looks at how the camera can often do more for the movie than script and movement.
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"The theme of this movie is that some people will do anything to get what they want, and that evil must be faced and defeated. The item desired in this movie is a statue of a falcon made by knights templar in 1539 for Charles V as a gift. It was supposed to be made of gold and encrusted with valuable jewels. The scene chosen for mise en scene analysis is about a third of the way through the movie, when Spade visits Brigid at her apartment for the second time. During this scene, Spade knows more about what is going on than he did before, but has not revealed all he has learned to Brigid. The scene gives the feeling of seeing events through Spade?s eyes."
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Maltese Homes - Rooms and their Symbolic Meanings., 2001.
A look at the symbolic meaning behind the architecture of rooms in the Maltese culture as a reflection of their image.
2,390 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 73.95
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An analysis of the Maltese home as a reflection of the image of the people. The author investigates the symbolic meaning of the rooms, how they are built and decorated to explain the Maltese culture.
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"Definition of the image and meaning of the house can help explain the differences between cultures: Homes are a reflection of its inhabitants and collectively they can form the image of a people. The Maltese home is the center of life for many a housewife. The concept and application of women?s emancipation have still to make an impact on a large number of the women in Malta, many of who still feel that the main purpose in her life is to provide a good home for the requisite husband and 2.4 children. The Maltese housewife is still, as a rule, the queen of her castle and woe betide anyone who may sully her doorstep!"
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The White Silky Maltese, 2005.
This paper discusses the history and the breed of the white silky Maltese dog.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses a small breed of dog by the name of the Maltese. The writer explains that contrary to the name, it is believed that these dogs did not originate in the island of Malta, as their existence have been dated further back in history. The writer notes that the Maltese existed back in history to the days of Aristotle and that they exist today as house pets. Further, the writer points out that they will continue to exist in the future with proper breeding.
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"Looking for a small dog for a pet? The Maltese is a small dog that is capable in living in small apartments or out in the country. People often assume that the Maltese came from the Island of Malta, but they actually date back farther in history than this. Maltese are wonderful as pets for most families. Maltese may date back at far as 6000 B.C. or eight thousand years ago. "Although the exact origins of the breed are debated today the fact remains that Darwin, himself, the Father of the Theory of Evolution, placed it at about 6000 B.C. - eight thousand years ago"."
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Waste Management of Maltese Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 2007.
An analysis of the history of waste management in Malta and a recommendation for the future.
2,828 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the waste management of Maltese Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. The paper discusses the history of poor waste management in the area. The paper suggests that there is a gap between the ideals of the government and its investors, particularly in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and the actual and current want of strict protocols, official guidelines and better methods of handling dangerous or hazardous waste that comes out of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants. It also suggests the need for further studies into the problem.
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Discussion
Limitations And Recommendations
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"These guidelines and SOPs are limited to pharmaceutical manufacturing companies now operating in Malta at this present time and cover only the management of their hazardous waste products in each stage indicated by the guidelines and SOPs. They are also to be applied in accordance with current legislations in force in the island and from an agreement with the EU.
This study recommended that these guidelines and SOPs on pick up, packaging and loading and export be tested on other and next-largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Malta for a reasonable period and the findings compared with those of Actavis, Ltd. The difficulties encountered in the case of Actavis, Ltd. should be noted and used as guide in the study of other similar firms in the island."
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Classical and Post-Modern Film Noir, 2002.
Similarites and differences as seen in The Maltese Falcon and Memento.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper focuses on the similarities and differences that occured within the film noir genre from the classical age to the post-modern age. Some differences include changes or variations to the genre's conventions and iconography, and similarities include the basic plot structure.
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"Simply stated, a genre film involves familiar, essentially one-dimensional characters acting out a predictable story pattern within a familiar setting" (Schatz 6). The traditional conventions of film noir include a suspenseful, mysterious plot, usually including a murder, that resolves itself with the protagonist making sure justice prevails over crime. Filmmakers have recently begun to play with such conventions to introduce new elements into the genre. The basic plot structure, and iconography of film noir movies have remained relatively intact, though present day directors use variations in temporal order, narrative depth and narrative range to modernize the genre."
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The Peregrine Falcon, 2007.
An overview of the peregrine falcon and how it was threatened with extinction.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at the peregrine falcon, which has one of the longest migrations of any North American bird, moving some 15,500 miles in a year, from the tundra to South America. In particular, the paper looks at how the US put the American peregrine falcon on the federal endangered species list in 1970 and how, during the past two decades, the bird has made a dramatic recovery.
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"The American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum) was delisted in the Entire Range on August 25, 1999, with habitat conservation plans underway by numerous agencies in several states, including California, Washington, and New Mexico (Species). On October 05, 1994, the Arctic Peregrine Falcon was delisted in the Entire Range, and at present there are no habitat conservation plans underway (Species). The Eurasian Peregrine (Falco peregrinus peregrinus) is currently designated as Endangered in the Entire Range, however according to the FWS, there are no habitat conservation plans underway, nor refuges reported (Species)."
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon, 2001.
A study of the F-16 fighter jet.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 24.95
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This paper gives basic information about the F-16 fighter jet. It explains its unique qualities and discusses the sales of this plane and its ramifications.
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"The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role, extremely maneuverable fighter that is suitable for air-to-air combat as well as air-to-surface attacks. It has a combat radius (the distance the jet can fly to combat and return safely) of 500 miles, which is superior to that of other fighter aircraft. The pilot has unobstructed vision both forward and upward through to the bubble canopy. It is a precision attack aircraft and can function in all types of weather."
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Women in Film Noir, 2004.
An in-depth look at the role of women in the genre of film known as film noir.
7,839 words (approx. 31.4 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 170.95
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Among the various styles of producing films, the noir style is one that has come to be recognized for its uniqueness in characterization, camera work and striking dialogue. Film Noir of the 1940s and 50s was well known for feminine characters that were the protagonists, the femme fatale. This was most common with the French and later accepted in the United States. This paper begins by introducing film noir, its definition, how it started and also the history of this genre in the United States of America. It looks at films such as the "Maltese Falcon" (1941) and "A Touch of Evil" (1958). In the second section, the paper explores how women are represented in film noir (heroine and femme fatal) by discussing the aforementioned films and analyzing them. The paper examines different authors, such as Ann Mary Doane whose research is based on feminism and psychoanalysis and Ewing Dale ("Style and Content in Film Noir"), to discuss their ideas. The paper also compares two film noirs - the "Maltese Falcon" (1941) and "Basic Instinct" (a contemporary noir), to see how women express themselves, looking to see whether they express themselves through their sexual diversity. In the third and last section, the paper examines how women are represented in contemporary noir by analyzing and discussing one contemporary noir - "Mulholland Drive" (2001). The paper analyzes sequences to demonstrate the movie's connection with film noir and examines the role of women in the film. The paper includes illustrations from movies.
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"Mulholland Drive reinforces the dominance of the femme fatale in contemporary film noir. In present times the role of the woman in society is observed to have a variation, and this is because of the fact that there is a change in the way that she can express herself. It also highlights the way that she can dominate men without them even knowing it. It is perhaps only when they reach their ultimate doom that they realize that women have exploited them. This kind of character portrayal is one that has increased over the years since the beginning of the film noirs. From then it has developed itself in American filmmaking, which has reflected the strengths and weaknesses both in American society."
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Film Noir, 2005.
An analysis of this genre through specific films.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines film noir, which is a French term that describes films which feature a dark and degenerate urban environment, and which often feature a hard-boiled private eye in the Humphrey Bogart mold. The paper shows that Bogart's portrayals of Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon" and Marlowe in "The Big Sleep" established him as the personification of Hollywood private eyes, and Jack Nicholson's portrayal of private eye Jake Gittes in "Chinatown" was greatly influenced by Humphrey Bogart's legendary performances in these earlier examples of film noir.
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"Film noir is a French term that describes films which feature a dark and degenerate urban environment and which often feature a hard-boiled private eye in the Humphrey Bogart mold. Bogart's portrayals of Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon and Marlowe in The Big Sleep established him as the personification of Hollywood private eyes, and Jack Nicholson's portrayal of private eye Jake Gittes in Chinatown was greatly influenced by Humphrey Bogart's legendary performances in these earlier examples of film noir. In City of Quartz, Mike Davis mentions the film Chinatown several times and refers to it in reference to a, "famous water conspiracy." He also refers to Chinatown when analyzing the persistence of film noir's popularity, "through the 1950's to emerge in a new wave."
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Film Noir: 1941-1953, 2004.
An analysis of the film noir movement.
6,035 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This paper examines the history of the noir movement, focusing on key films such as "The Maltese Falcon" and "Double Indemnity" and filmmakers of the time period of 1941-1953. The paper discusses what elements of a film classify it as having film noir characteristics. The paper also explores how the film noir movement evolved into an important genre for the time period. The paper takes a look at today's movies that have film noir elements and what has inspired these elements to reappear in such works as "L.A. Confidential", "Chinatown", "Payback" and "Bound".
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Introduction
Definitions and Characteristics of Genre and Film Noir
Characteristics of Film Noir: Story, Characters and Setting
Historical Context
Neo Noir
Conclusion
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"Genre is essentially a narrative framework and can be analyzed by breaking down this construct in terms of its fundamental structural components of: plot, character, setting, thematics and style. Each genre film has a buy-in with the audience, as the film must play by the rules of what the participants expect. As a result because society is constantly evolving so is the genre formula so its elements are identifiable and the audience feels a commitment to the film. Borde and Chaumeton explain, "categories are formed discursively, through a process of metaphoric association that creates networks of relationships" (xiv). It is because genre uses iconography or the "process of narrative and visual coding that results from the repetition of a popular film story" (Schatz 22) that genre becomes common within the human experience. In this way subconsciously the audience picks up on cues to communicate which genre such as Western, Slapstick or Gangster is being presented."
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