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Sunset Boulevard, 2007.
A review of the film "Sunset Boulevard" by Billy Wilder.
1,892 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines Billy Wilder's classic film "Sunset Boulevard", which provides a fascinating insight into the early Hollywood film industry. The paper explains that the movie explores the gritty insides of a system that is based on the advanced capitalist model of assembly line production for mass consumption. The paper also discusses that, behind the bright lights and the glamour, there are human lives that are at stake - human lives that the capitalist machinery consumes and destroys. The paper looks at how "Sunset Boulevard" shows how this process takes its toll on the main character, a has-been silent movie actress named Norma Desmond. In conclusion, the paper shows that ultimately, "Sunset Boulevard" demonstrates the ways in which the Hollywood star system uses and discards its "heroes of consumption"; those who become integrated into the star system are tossed aside once their image is no longer considered attractive.
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"This introduction sets up the morbid scene that Norma dwells in. With her pet monkey gone, she is now all alone in her decaying mansion, save for her servant Max, who is strangely devoted to the aging starlet, going so far as to foster her delusions about herself. While Norma has been discarded by the industry that made her star and all but forgotten by her fans, Max, it is later revealed, drops autograph requests in the mail to her on a daily basis from fake fans in order to give Norma the illusion that she is still revered.It is not long before an unsteady relationship develops between Norma and Joe. It is a relationship that is based on need, as both characters are desperate. Joe is in need of just the simple things in life. As a failed screenwriter, he is unable to pay his bills, and no one in Hollywood even cares about him enough to lend him money to get through the tough times. Norma, on the other hand, has plenty of money."
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"Sunset Boulevard, 2006.
An analysis of the film, "Sunset Boulevard", directed by Bill Wilder.
1,088 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the film "Sunset Boulevard". Specifically, the paper looks at the topic of movies about movies and how "Sunset Boulevard" is a classic film-school film about the heartbreak of working in Tinsel Town.
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"This film satirizes Hollywood, criticizes the lack of talent in many Hollywood professionals, and jabs a finger at just about every Hollywood icon, from Technicolor to De Mille. However, the real, underlying theme of the film is aging, and its effect on the career, especially of female stars. Norma Desmond was a huge star in silent films, but like many actresses, she could not make the switch to talking films. Her career died, and as she aged, she found it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to find any work in her field. She turns into a bitter, angry, and unstable woman because of her inability to work and the inevitability of her situation. She refuses to really admit it is her age and looks that are holding her back as much as anything else. After only a few days, Joe understands her more than she will ever understand herself. He notes, "The plain fact was she was afraid of that world outside. Afraid it would remind her that time had passed" (Sunset Boulevard). Desmond is afraid, but more afraid of not working, which is why she is so determined to make her comeback in her own terrible script."
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Sunset Boulevard, 2005.
A review of the film "Sunset Boulevard" highlighting the issues of hidden political thought and biases.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper uses the film "Sunset Boulevard" as an artifact showing aspects of political thought, considering certain dimensions of right and left perspectives as seen in the film, based on dichotomies between Democratic VS Hierarchical, Relative VS Absolute, Future VS Past, Outsiders VS Insiders, and Sexuality VS Marital Monogamy, indicating how each is manifested in the film.
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" Different aspects of the movie 'Sunset Boulevard' exhibit underlying political issues and biases, intentional or not. The tale as a whole suggests certain sympathy for the underdog while also suggesting that the underdog will ultimately lose if he or she is seduced by the trappings of power and privilege, but other elements suggest faith in power and position. One of the primary relationships coloring the film is that between the performer and the audience. Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' seeks an audience almost as a matter of course, and the wayward Joe Gillis becomes a live-in audience for her daily performance as Norma Desmond, movie star. Norma is a grotesque caricature of the domineering woman."
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Joe Gillis: The Narrator, 2002.
The role of the narrator, the dead Joe Gillis, in the 1950 movie "Sunset Boulevard".
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This essay is on the 1950 movie "Sunset Boulevard". It especially focuses on the role that the dead Joe Gillis - narrator of the story - tells. Without Joe as Sunset Boulevard?s narrator ,the film would have never had such a dark and devouring after taste. The essay explains in what ways Joe Gilles tells the story and the effects Joe has on the story - what would have been different if Joe hadn't told the story.
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"Many believe that Sunset Boulevard, directed by Billy Wilder, is one of the most interesting films about forgotten silent movie stars and Hollywood illusions. It concentrates on several aspects of Hollywood illusions; but instead of keeping them alive, this film bursts the bubbles and gives a blunt, unromantic and realistic story about a forgotten ?yesteryear? silent movie queen, and her trapped human ?pet monkey?. One of the things that is used to establish the form of irony and realism necessary to burst the glittering bubbles is the ?dead-pan voice over? by the murdered Joe Gillis. ".
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Billy Wilder, 1997.
Cynicism, femme fatales, violence, love & sex in "Witness for the Prosecution","[Double Indemnity" & "Sunset Boulevard".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Most of Billy Wilder's films have a strong aura of cynicism manifested in the actions of the characters and the development of the themes. Witness for the Prosecution (1958) is atypical in some ways--it is more isolated in time and place than most of Wilder's films because it is a courtroom drama which keeps largely to one setting. Its protagonist is every bit as cynical in his way as the heroes of other Wilder films, such as Double Indemnity (1944) or Sunset Boulevard (1950), and, like those other characters, he is ultimately duped by his own cynical nature. Like many Wilder characters, in fact, the barrister Sir Wilfrid alternates between being an effective practitioner of his particular profession and an observer who is presented with a vision of the actions of someone even more cynical and manipulative than he."
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Monet and Sunset, 2008.
This paper analyzes the style of impressionism and oceanic/seaside themes in Claude Monet's painting "Marine View with a Sunset".
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This study analyzes the style of impressionism and oceanic themes that arise in the piece, "Marine View with a Sunset" by Claude Monet. The writer notes that with Monet's background as a son of a marine supply tradesman, he implies a deep love for the oceanic seaside and its various lighting and movements. By understanding this infatuation with the way that light, movement, and his brush strokes created this painting, one can understand the impressionistic values he implies in his perception of the sea. In essence, this study examines the impressionistic techniques used to create this ocean scene in relation to Monet's understanding of marine life from his own familial background and in the European art culture of the late 19th century.
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"In this manner, Monet used short brush strokes that appeared unfinished, but were essentially a deliberate and nuanced way of changing how lighting, color, and images were abstractly located and applied in the composition.
"The location of the sailboats in the painting reveal how Monet sought to change the focal point often used by painters in realist schools from Great Britain. By placing the boats lower than the horizon line, they were actually becoming non-objects that took the focus off of them as normative objects that centralized the composition. This type of painting took precedence in many of his painting the depict sunsets and sunrises where the light was often bleak, yet filled with obscure colorations that took away the focal points of the sailboats as essential aspects of "Marine View with a Sunset"."
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Saving Sunset Flowers, 2001.
A case study of a flower exporting business facing problems and suggested solutions.
3,545 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 99.95
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A case study analysis of Sunset Flowers, a New Zealand company that has experienced problems attempting to export their products to the United States. The company faces several challenges with their operations. This paper considers three of these challenges. It firstly describes each challenge, how it impacts the company and why it is important. It then offers several possible solutions for each of the challenges. The writer further provides a recommendation of how all of these challenges can be met, and finally describes how this solution can be put into effect and what it will achieve.
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"There are several instances where it is apparent that the owners of Sunset Flowers have little knowledge of their business once it is outside of New Zealand. On finding their returns declining they can only speculate as to the reasons for the price movements. It is also stated that they know little about world markets for fresh-cut flowers. After picking up samples from the airport the business owner is told of the need for a customs broker. He then gathers information on the procedures and costs of a customs broker.
This information gathered is all necessary for managing export operations.
These examples show the business is exporting without knowledge of :-
? export procedures
? the market it is exporting to
? the export company?s actions
Clearly there is a lack of knowledge about the environment as well as the company itself.
Without information on the processes the company must undergo, such as the quarantine issue, the company cannot make intelligent decisions about the business. "
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Childhood Developmental Stages, 2005.
This paper investigates the depiction in films of three childhood developmental stages.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper examines, using Erik Erikson's developmental model, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood and middle childhood the way they are depicted in Hollywood movies. The author evaluates whether these stages are accurate depictions or whether they distort the psych-social crisis associated with the developmental stage. The paper includes films "Rebel without a Cause", "Man on Fire", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Straight Story" and "Sunset Boulevard".
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"The purpose of this paper is to examine three developmental stages and the way they are depicted in the movies or on television programs emphasizing whether these depictions are accurate."
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Themes in Existentialism, 2002.
Reviews three famous Hollywood films and the existentialist themes that are played out in all of the films.
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The first part of this paper examines Ingmar Bergman?s film ?The Seventh Seal? and how it addresses the theme of existentialism in its contemplation of whether God truly exists. The second part looks at Billy Wilder's film "Sunset Boulevard" and how it uses the theme of existentialism regarding choices and limits. Finally, this paper looks at Woody Allen's film "Shadows and Fog" and it' use of existentialism is an allegory for the search for meaning and it theme of existentialism in the search for the meaning of life.
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"Billy Wilder's 'film, ?Sunset Boulevard'? tells the story of a forgotten movie star, Norma Desmond, who lives in a huge mansion, reminiscing about the past and dreaming of a comeback. Norma is a dramatic character with theatrical expressions and illusions of grandeur. She is involved in a relationship with Joe Gillis, a writer who is half her age and allows himself to be kept by her. In addition, she has a strange relationship with her butler, Max, who was once a great silent film director and was married at one time to Norma, as well. "
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Delacroix and Monet, 2005.
Comparison of "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix and "Boulevard des Capucines" by Claudet Monet
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses two paintings of French artists that refer to different historical periods of art history, to different art styles, and present different themes. The first painting is "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix, a work that glorified the revolution of 1830 in France, and the second is Claudet Monet's "Boulevard des Capucines," which showed the daily life of Paris as a center of art and culture. The first painting refers to French progressive Romanticism, and the second one to Impressionism.
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"In 1831 Eugene Delacroix showed his "Liberty Leading the People" in Paris salon, which was dedicated to "three glorious days" of July revolution, 1830 . The power, democratic manner and brave artistic manner of the painting caused shock and admiration of viewers. The painting was quickly returned to Delacroix as government officials were afraid of its revolutionary appeal. It was returned to public in 1855 when it came to Louvers. Inspired by the revolutionary events of 1830, Delacroix decided to reflect his impressions in the painting that would demonstrate the main value of the nation the seek of freedom and democracy. This power is presented in the image of young beautiful woman, who leads the crowd of rise. Her fine image, energy and internal freedom may compare her to Greek goodness of victory Nica . She holds French flag in one hand and a gun in another, Phrygian cap on her head is an ancient symbol of emancipation from slavery. In order to outline her leading image, Delacroix pictured her in the center and made her imaged the lithest in the composition. She is like the source of light, which lights the thirst of freedom in the crowd. The boy, which stands next to the young woman is full of enthusiasm and in his seek for freedom he even forestalls the woman. Realism of the painting is defined by the expressiveness of people, their firm faces and their motion. Because people are shown in motion, the painting looks more realistic and impressive."
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Art Comparison, 2002.
Comparison of "The House With Cracked Walls" & "Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper is a visual analysis of Paul Cezanne's "The House With Cracked Walls" and Picasso's "Boulevard Montmartre on a winter morning" (1897). While Paul Cezenne changed from expressionism to impressionism to classicism to cubism, and experimented with various other art forms like romanticism of which "The House With Cracked Walls" is an example, Pissarro remained Impressionistic and only experimented with Neo-Impressionism for a while. The difference was due to one's unstable personality as compared to the other's balanced nature. This difference is shown in their paintings. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Outlaw Biker Gangs, 2007.
This paper takes a look at the history of outlaw biker gangs.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer discusses that the outlaw biker gangs are the opposite of the 'classy' Mafia since they portray the rebellious nature of man and ride out into the sunset in their Harleys with the wind blowing in their faces. The writer notes that of the various outlaw biker gangs, the most famous - and probably notorious ones - are the Hell's Angels and the Outlaws gangs. Both groups were founded in the first half of the 1900s, one during the Depression Era while the other was a spin-off of a World War II unit. The writer looks at Sheila Ahern's 'The Gang's Not All Here' article which gives a brief history of these two outlaw biker gangs.
The writer concludes that that a closer look at statistics throughout the years would prove a major involvement of the various outlaw biker gangs in almost all types of criminal activities.
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"Outlaw biker gangs have been known to indulge in various criminal activities from drugs, prostitution, murder-for-hire to blackmail. With the emergence of the Internet and other modern technologies, the various outlaw biker gangs have launched a public relations campaign to show that they are misunderstood segments of the society and the criminal activities attributed to them are works of wayward members that have nothing to do with the general membership of the group. "
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Impressionism and the Experience of the Metropolis, 2003.
An analysis of impressionist painting and the influences of the urban experience upon impressionist artists.
1,347 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the artistic style known as impressionism from an aesthetic and historical perspective, with particular emphasis on the way in which the sociological and demographic changes of the Parisian metropolis contributed to the development of the revolutionary impressionist painting technique. It pays particular attention to three works of art, Renoirs "The Great Boulevards," Degas "Place de la Concorde," and Manets "A Bar at the Folies-Berg?re," describing the way in which both the style and the subject of these paintings reflect the urban experience of late nineteenth-century Paris.
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"The physical changes wrought by Baron Haussman upon the architecture of late nineteenth-century Paris provided an appropriate backdrop for a social and cultural revolution that profoundly influenced the relationships of the citys inhabitants and visitors both to one another and to the modern metropolis itself. That revolution was known in the art world as Impressionism. More so than any other type of visual expression, the artwork of the impressionist masters perfectly captured the essence of the changing face of Paris, reflecting the manner in which the experience of the metropolis defined both the style and the substance of great paintings. Three works of art in particular epitomize this relationship and are therefore deserving of special mention: Renoirs The Great Boulevards, Degas Place de la Concorde, and Manets A Bar at the Folies-Berg?re. In addition to depicting the physical and social changes of the city, these paintings mirror the various emotional responses evoked by the modern metropolis and reflect the diverse relationships of the individual to the organic form of the city as a whole. Although the three paintings display different visions of urban life, they all seek to unify the contradictory and paradoxical elements of contemporary life under the transcendent theme of modernity. Renoirs The Great Boulevards conveys a sense of the duality of beauty, Degas Place de la Concorde draws a visual comparison between the fl?neur and the badaud, and Manets Bar at the Folies- Berg?re presents the dichotomy of isolation and interaction within a social setting."
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Psychological Impact of Film, 2005.
A look at the psychological impact of film as conveyed through the images used.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the psychological impact of film as conveyed through its visual, nonverbal elements, arguing that visual choices are more important to the story than dialogue. The paper cites details from the films "Sunset Blvd", "Working Girl", "Blonde Venus" and "Richard III".
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To suggest that nonverbal aspects of film communicate psychological and sociological realities may seem like the most commonplace and self-evident tautology. Even so, the power of images to dominate the narrative and psychological sense of film and indeed to convey more of the narrative truth of a motion picture than its dialogue can be overlooked particularly if the onscreen talent speaking the dialogue has star power. It seems perfectly natural for a film spectator to wait for every next moment that something comes out of the mouth..."
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?Young Goodman Brown?, 2004.
Examines the theme of evil in this tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
744 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The force influencing John Goodman Brown represents the force of evil on a pious and innocent man, who must learn more about himself to mature, but who cannot really delve into his own evils, and so he concentrates on the evils of others. The paper shows that the author of this piece, Nathaniel Hawthorne, uses many clues throughout the story to illustrate the evils in the forest at night, from the time of day Brown travels (dusk and beyond), the implied glowing sunset he leaves behind, and the characters he meets on his journey.
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"Darkness has always represented evil, just as sunlight represents goodness, and so Hawthorne applies these symbols to his story to make it even more terrifying, and to show why the forest journey had such an effect on Brown and his life. That his grandfather is the devil is another symbol that evil has existed in his family long before he ever confronted it, but he cannot accept this, any more than he can accept the group in the clearing and their evil purpose. Ultimately, the entire theme of the story is evil, and how evil can take over our lives if we allow it."
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