Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

This paper examines the 2001 movie Vanilla Sky and discusses what visual themes director Cameron Crowe uses to advance the characterization of the protagonist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the character of Elektra King in the James Bond film “The World is Not Enough” with a comparison to other female agents and protagonists that Bond has had to face. The writer considered how these have changed in line with societal stereotypes and analyses the symbolic nature ...

A 15 page paper. This is a hypothetical case that supports the use of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) with Marilyn Monroe one year before she died. First, a comprehensive overview of Monroe's life is offered. Using the DSM-IV criteria, a diagnosis is made as well as a The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale ...

A five page paper which looks at the film Gung Ho with respect to the way in which it explores economic issues in general and the relationship between American and Japanese manufacturing industry in particular. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page movie review of "The Believer" (2001), directed by Henry Bean. This is the story of a adolescent skin-head neo-Nazi who is also Jewish. A thought-provoking film, the writer argues that it is unsettling -- good, but not a film most people would want to see twice. No bibliography provided.

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not television meets our basic needs or desires. Bibliography lists 1 source.

8 pages in length. Woody Allen has a long and illustrious movie making history of tapping into the insecurities harbored by every human being. The myriad psychoses and emotional traumas his characters typical experience speak to the way in which people are forced to deal – and often not deal – with the ...

6 pages in length. Popular culture has a distinct way of touching the very nerve of human existence, both good and bad. Writers attempt to reach out to their audiences by way of specific characterization that reflects real-life situations in fantasy settings; as such, the message is put across in an entertaining and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the film as well as its significance in respect to war. Realism is discussed as well as the messages it sends. The justification of war is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the Pink Floyd film "The Wall" from a perspective concerning conflict theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines the "doomed" love story between Tony Manero and Stephanie Mangano in "Saturday Night Fever." The paper discusses why the romance would probably never happen, and why Stephanie's rejection of Tony forces him to grow up. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5 page report discusses the 1984 movie by French film director Leos Carax. It tells the story of Alex, a young man, alone and drifting through the streets of Paris on a cold and dark night. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the films "Harold and Maude" and "Blue Velvet." The paper compares the two and argues that they are cult films which speak to many generations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the films Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein and contemplates the science as contained in each. Mary Shelley's original work is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Hunter 'Patch' Adams saw beyond society's brusque and compassionless approach to medicine in a mighty attempt to change the system. After spending self-imposed time in a mental institution, he came to realize why people were not getting better and were, in fact, oftentimes getting worse. The lack of ...

This paper reviews the Carol Reed Movie "The Third Man" in the context of a blurred line between good and evil. The essay explores the response of main character Holly Martins to the situation of post-World War II Vienna, and demonstrates how his black-and-white thinking about good and evil undergoes an abrupt change. Bibliography lists ...

This tutorial paper takes the student through the experimental movie "Time Code 2000," and discusses what, exactly, classifies this movie as "experimental." Tutorial language guides the student through each suggested section. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper consider two of James Bonds female protagonists and compares them in order to consider how they are representations of society at the time the film was made. The writer considers issues such as stereotyping, social expectations and the way in which equal rights and changing culture have reflected on the exceptions ...

A 10 page paper. Buster Keaton's Sherlock, Jr. was released in 1924. Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times was released twelve years later in 1936. Both ask the audience to suspend reality and both present stories that deal with humans and machines. This essay explains how the films are similar and different. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 5 page paper discussing this 1949 film in terms of the social norms of the day. Lupino’s unmarried waitress experiences rejection and indifference as her pregnancy becomes apparent. The treatment she receives and the lack of caring on the part of others are components of the societal view and expectations for young ...

8 pages in length. Fans of his work say the rhythm connected to Tarantino's incessant use of profanity in "Pulp Fiction" lends itself to the stylings of historical littérateurs, because each line and every word has meaning within the context of the story. This poetic and rhythmic approach is, in fact, a gift ...

A 5 page overview of the 2001 film. While lacking some of the detail of Louis de Bernieres’s novel, “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” manages to not only convey the mood of the novel but to bring it to life. The author of this paper asserts that the backdrop of the atrocities of war ...

A 5 page movie review and analysis of director Oliver Parker's version of Othello came out in 1995, a fact that caused many critics to compare this pared-down version of Shakespeare's play to the O.J. Simpson murder trial of that same period. The writer summarizes the critical response to the film. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

5 pages. John Wayne was an American cultural icon. Marion Morrison, Raoul Walsh, John Ford, and many others made the character of John Wayne. The influence that John Wayne had on our culture is multi-faceted. This paper will look at all of this and more, as well as the influence he ...

This is a 5 page paper which discusses the unnecessary violence portrayed in the movie industry today. Assessing a film based on unnecessary “violence factors” is discussed and examples of violent movies are included. A list of top grossing movies of all time is also included and establishes the popularity of violence in movies today. Bibliography ...