Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

A 1-page essay reviewing the movie STAGECOACH. The writer examines the film's value as both a classic western and a social commentary.

A 1- page review of the movie GRAPES OF WRATH. The writer examines the value of this classic and its courageous political statement.

A 6 page paper which examines the films “Now, Voyager,” and “Cleo From 5 to 7” and discusses how each may, or may not, involve the search for female subjectivity. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses were used in the screen adaptation of Jonathan Harr’s book based on a real-life Woburn, Massachusetts court case, 'A Civil Action' (1998). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses war photography and expounds on how war photography has changed the people's views on war. There is an old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. War photography is certainly no less so. Photographs of war run the gamut from death and destruction all ...

10 pages in length. This paper discusses the ways that media violence cause children to develop more aggressive behaviors resulting in violence. The position of the AAP is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a look at the 1990 French film in relationship to the novel it is based upon. The book 'Les Fiancailles de Monsieur Hire' by Georges Simenon is discussed in terms of plot, themes and characterization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the career of British television writer Dennis Potter, with particular emphasis on his controversial 1969 TV movie on the life of Jesus, "Son of Man," to consider if Potter's aim was to free his audience from being scripted, why were none of his films comedies; and the consequences that always ...

This 5 page paper provides a comparison between Maya Angelou's novel and the television movie that was based on her book. This paper outlines some of the major differences between the text of the book and the elements of the movie and determines the benefits/weaknesses as a result of these changes. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the essential components of George Gerbner's Cultivation Theory and defines the correlation between the theory and the increasing prevalence of youth violence. This paper defines the problem, the theory and the application of the theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the many ways industrialized cultures drive the movie industry. Using two cartoon feature films; Cinderella from the 1950's and Pocahontas from the 1990's the discussion compares and contrasts the different expectations of those two societal eras. Bibliography lists one source.

This five-page-paper presents a comparison of the movie Die Hard , starring Bruce Willis to Umberto Ecos , "Myth of Superman." It opens with a discussion on what the movie is about and moves into a comparison about how it mirrors the myth of Superman. Genres are discussed as well as box office needs. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the significance of two 1940s films by Director Vincente Minnelli, 'Cabin in the Sky' (1942) and 'Stormy Weather' (1943) and their significance for Black cinema. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the 1999 movie, “The Matrix,” from the viewpoint of determining what is and what is not reality. If one is awakened from what they have assumed to be reality into a new realm, what is to guarantee that the new “reality” truly is real? Is there a rational way to know what is ...

This 5 page paper critiques the film Rosetta, discussing its entertainment value. The work is compared with the Wizard of Oz. Much attention involves the fact that the work is an artistic achievement but not entertaining. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an analysis of the relationship between the protagonist, Willy Loman, and his sons. The work is evaluated primarily in terms of theme and plot. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes and reviews Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut," specifically considering plot, theme, director Kubrick and his approach to the story, and use of cinematic techniques. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper on the Clint Eastwood movie, "Unforgiven." The paper discusses how the opening sequence sets the mood for the entire movie. Through the narrative in the opening sequence we know who we are to identify with, and whether or not he is in any given scene, we understand that it involves him, not just ...

This 12 page paper considers the issue of the use of content analysis for studies of science and technology presented in the mass media and suggests that this type of analysis reveals by the choice itself an unnecessary attachment to the apparent authority of quantification. This paper helps to critically discuss this proposition, especially as ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the differences between the movie and the book "The Joy Luck Club" written by Amy Tan. The paper discusses how Hollywood often has a way of playing up the spectacular aspects of the United States, while playing down the immigrants who came here. Hollywood often portrays all other countries, from which the immigrants ...

In 7 pages, the author compares the movie and book versions of Like Water for Chocolate or Como agua para chocolate by Laura Esquivel. It is a story that is too hot to handle: forbidden love, matriarchal dominance, the supernatural, and the special Mexican recipes that become more than enticing dishes. The protagonist ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes the presentation of the movie 'The Real Malcolm X,' which was a CBS television program designed to investigate who Malcolm X was, what he stood for, and what he represented to many citizens of the country, if not the world. The paper examines how the movie presented Malcolm X, how they portrayed the ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the opening scene and the commune scenes in the movie "Easy Rider." Both of these scenes do a great deal to set the mode of the entire movie, illustrating much of what Fonda's character is searching for in his trek across the country, that being meaning and himself. With Hopper's character we ...

This 6 page report discusses Elvis Presley’s 1957 movie “Jailhouse Rock.” It should be noted that his movies were not all bad. “Viva Las Vegas” (1964) and “Jailhouse Rock” (1957) are two that showcase Presley at his musical best. While the movie, Elvis’ third of 33, is discussed so are the political and cultural aspects of the backdrop of the 1950s. ...

This seven page paper explores the importance of combining research, film and text when trying to grasp a detailed picture of what early America was like.Bibliography lists three sources.