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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 Impact of Movies on Juries, 2001.
This paper examines how courtroom scenes in movies have an effect on true jury selections.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 46.95
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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?.
1,631 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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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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Comparison of Sci-Fi Movies, 2005.
A discussion of the impact of the older movie, "The War of the Worlds", on the modern movie, "Independence Day".
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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Two of the most popular science fiction movies over the course of the last five decades are "The War of the Worlds", circa 1953, and the 1996 blockbuster, "Independence Day". The writer explains that, although almost fifty years separates the two films, anyone who has seen both films becomes quite aware of the effect "The War of the Worlds" had on the creation of "Independence Day". This paper provides an overview of both movies and then discusses how the predecessor affected the latter.
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"The War of the Worlds was an updated movie adaptation of H.G. Wells book of the same name. Heralded as one of the greatest science fiction film of the 1950s, The War of the Worlds won an Oscar for its amazing special effects (?The War?). Although divergent from Wells? book in many places, the movie still holds the same central message. Martians have come to take over Earth and humankind appears to be doomed. Sinister looking, bowed crescent-shaped alien craft float above the cities. One glowing green eye juts from the top of each craft, firing red sparks and destroying targets at will. Despite using an A-bomb, dropped by a Flying Wing, human weaponry has no effect on the Martian craft (?The War?)."
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The "Babe" Movies, 2005.
This paper compares two animated movies, "Babe" and its sequel "Babe: Pig in the City".
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that both the Australian movies "Babe" (1995) and "Babe: Pig in the City" (1998) center on the title character, Babe, a cute talking pig that is continually thrust into extraordinary circumstances; however, despite both starring Babe, the pig protagonist, the movies themselves are very dissimilar. The author points out that (1) "Babe" is non-picaresque but 'Babe: A Pig in the City' is relatively picaresque, (2) 'Babe' features only a few and less varied animals but the animals in "Babe: Pig in the City" are more varied and (3) "Babe" takes place on a farm with Farmer Hoggett, the main human character, while "Babe: Pig in the City" takes place in the city with Mrs. Hoggett the main human character. The paper concludes that both stories are skillfully told, moral, entertaining, humorous and deeply satisfying.
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Introduction and Thesis Statement
Non-picaresque ("Babe") vs. Picaresque ("Babe: Pig in the City")
Animals in "Babe" vs. Animals in "Babe: Pig in the City"
Farm Setting of "Babe" vs. City Setting of "Babe: Pig in the City"
Conclusion
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"The Hoggett farm where Babe (1995) mainly takes place is, after all (notwithstanding the presence of a whole cadre of talking animals) a rather ordinary farm. However, the city where Babe and Mrs. Hoggett find themselves, within "Babe: Pig in the City", is no ordinary city. It features the Hollywood sign, the Sydney Opera House, and the Statue of Liberty, for example, all in one. It is, overall, a rather heartless city, but it still possesses a hotel with an owner kind enough to accept and care for, many animals, a sort of "homeless shelter" for unfortunate creatures."
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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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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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Women in Mafia Movies, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of women in three movies with a mafia theme.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how Mafia movies portray women. Through an examination of movies such as 'Prizzi's Honor', 'The Godfather' and 'Casino', this paper explores how gangster films both uphold and challenge the traditional roles of women in Italian American societies.
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"Women who were not sexual objects are then the "good wives" and the mothers. The movie Casino implies, for example, that one of the reasons why Ginger is a bad mother is due to her desire to be ogled. A woman who revels in her sexuality clearly cannot fulfill the mother role. In The Godfather, Mama Corleone was the best characterization of the mother figure - a nurturing woman who was therefore worthy of the respect of her sons. Even the portrayal of the role of Kay changed from The Godfather I to its sequel, The Godfather II. In the first movie, Kay was the girlfriend who was the outsider. They had a few tender moments together, but nothing overtly sexual. In the second movie, Kay's character is pregnant, and even the few playful scenes from the first movie were no longer depicted."
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Four Movies, 2005.
This paper examines four movies; Steve Martin's "Shopgirl," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "American History X."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper includes two essays. One describes the cinematic techniques, story, scene, angle and memorable scenes from Steve Martin's "Novella," Shopgirl's screen adaptation. The second essay traces the three movies, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "American History X." The paper discusses how an outsider from another planet would feel about human nature and also explores how we treat others after watching these movies.
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The movie is a cinematic adaptation of Steve Martin's novella, which also is named with the same title. As what could be described as melee of miscommunication, the main character, Mirabelle (played by Claire Danes) finds herself being pursued by two potential suitors, a wealthy older man (played by Steve Martin) and a more age appropriate, Jeremy (played by Jason Schwartzman). In essence, this work is an adult romance with witty comedic sequences based on realities and other weaknesses of human interaction. Through narrative sequences of cinematic techniques, selected scene angles and camera techniques, this cinematic adaptation creates memorable scenes and develops believable characters that stay with the viewer long after the movie has ended."
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Postmodern Road Movies, 2003.
An analysis and comparison of two postmodern American road movies.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes two postmodern road movies namely, Wim Wenders "Paris, Texas" and Jim Jarmusch's "Stranger than Paradise". It compares the film's characters, philosophy, existentialism and postmodern sensibility. It explores road movies as a reflection of American culture. The author discusses the chaotic state of American culture as depicted in the sensibility of the two films.
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"American road movies are a reflection of American culture steeped in the particular culture and images of their time. In spite of this, road movies in general have common characteristics. An individual, two people or a small group attempt to escape the world the ..."
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WWII and Movies, 2007.
This paper explores how World War II affected movies in America.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper presents the thesis that World War II caused the movies and Hollywood to produce pro-war films during the period before the US joined the war and propaganda films at the height of the war. The paper shows how the movie industry was in support of America's war against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. The paper discusses how Hollywood encouraged the war and then worked to positively bring the realization that the war was a fight between good and evil and its soldiers were heroes and defenders of democracy.
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Introduction
Thesis Support 1
Thesis Support 2
Thesis Support 3
Conclusion
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"Moving pictures, the cinema or films are some of the terms used to describe the movies. America has been known to give birth to the motion picture industry and as such, Hollywood becomes the Mecca not only of the American film industry but set the worldwide standard as well. Hollywood and the movies have become part and parcel of the American culture and as years or decades go by, the U.S. film industry mirrored what is happening in America at a particular period and produced films that captured the lives and histories of the time. One of the pivotal moments of the American film industry is during World War II when the film genre produced pro-war support themed movies."
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An Analysis of Several Teen Movies, 2001.
This paper is an analysis of teen movies such as: "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Welcome to the Dollhouse" concerning sexual preferences.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper studies the movies "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Welcome to the Dollhouse" which portray teenagers who are struggling with gender roles and outcast status. It details the main characters and their problems with their undecided sexual identities. It compares and contrasts the qualities of the main characters in each movie. It also describes society's reaction to these characters in both cases.
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"?Big boys shouldn?t cry.? ?Little girls shouldn?t get angry.? From the moment of birth, children are socialized to know exactly what the world expects of them as girls or boys. Many people, however, are unable or unwilling to fit neatly into pink or blue boxes. People who challenge gender expectations, especially teenagers, often find themselves facing rejection from peers and family. The movies Rebel Without a Cause and Welcome to the Dollhouse show teenagers struggling with gender roles and outcast status. The main characters, Jim Stark and Dawn Wiener, respectively, have some similarities: both long for acceptance and are willing to pay a high price for it, both occasionally lash out with violent, hurtful behavior, and both make dramatic gestures to attract the attention of their parents. These characters also, however, have some important differences in their in their treatment of other outcasts, in their abilities to express their own needs, and in their outcomes."
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