Abstract
The paper's first article deals with a Chinese movie, how it recreated the radio days in Hong Kong in the 1960s and how the composer created the mood music using some of the popular melodies of that era. The second article deals with the use of the eletronic instrument, the theremin, and how it was used in science fiction movies during the Golden Age of Science Fiction movies in the Hollywood of the 1950s.

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"The composer, Wong Kar Wai, has captured the essence of Hong Kong in the 1960s when it was a transient home away from China for many of its immigrants. The music for this film- which is set during the time of "radio days" is the sort of music the composer himself obviously listened to as a child in Hong Kong. As the author, Joanna C. Lee explains, all the traditional pingtan, Cantonese, Beijing and Zhejiang operas are historic recordings by legendary performers. One such performer, Tan Xin Pei actually was in one..."

Tags:chinese movies, theremin, cghinese music

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The paper addresses the debate in society concerning the effects of violence in movies. The paper asserts that the internet is bursting with commentary on this topic, and yet it seems to be a red herring, if one considers that people are not more violent today in civil society than they were in the past. The paper argues that as movies like Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" I & II continue to alarm parents and family-minded critics, there is still no evidence that violence is on the rise because of these major releases.

From the Paper
"One of the stranger ongoing debates in society is the effects of violence in movies. The internet is bursting with commentary on this topic, and yet it seems to be a red herring, if one considers that people not more violent today in civil society than they were in the past. As movies like Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" I & II continue to alarm parents and family-minded critics, there is still no evidence that violence is on the rise because of these major releases. According to Statistics Canada in 2005, "In total, about 300,000 violent crimes were reported to police in 2004, the majority of which were common assault. The violent crime rate fell 2%, continuing a general decline..."

Tags:violence, movies, tarantino

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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 ..."

Tags:Postmodern, Movies, Film, Road, Wenders, Jarmusch, Stranger, Paradise, Paris, Texas, Characters, Existentialism

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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."

Tags:boys, girls, rebel, dollhouse, children, teens, movies, sexual, identity, gender, roles

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This paper discusses Todd Wagner's break with Hollywood tradition by distributing movies via simultaneous distribution in all mediums--theatre, DVD, pay per view. It further states that it is too early to know if simultaneous distribution is working financially.

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"In an article by Andrew Park published by Business Week the career of Todd Wagner is examined. According to Park, Mr. Wagner, who is one of the richest men in America, is considering breaking a Hollywood tradition relating to distribution of movies. Traditionally movies are released in theaters. After a certain period of time, films are removed from the theaters. Later they are released on DVD and or released for sale on pay per view television or cable. Mr Wagner's radical idea involves..."

Tags:Simultaneous distribition, movies, theatrical release, dvd, video, television, Hollywood

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This essay discusses how movies portray violence and sex because doing so meets a demand. But this phenomenon is more complicated because the desires of audiences are very much shaped and molded by certain forces.

Tags:violence, sex, movies

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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)"

Tags:aftermath, radiation, war

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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.

Outline
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."

Tags:film, industry, american, pie, scream

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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."

Tags:vinny, voir, dire, liar, juror, attorney, court, cousin, legally, blonde, rainmaker, devil's, advocate

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:femininity, stereotypes