Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

A 5 page paper which examines a couple of scenes from the film “Seven,” illustrating how the scenes help instill the knowledge that evil is incredibly terrifying. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper which considers two representatives of popular culture for their time periods and examines similarities and differences that point out to differences in cultural assumptions that guided their creations and compares how the works reflect varieties of cultural assumptions, stereotypes, values and attitudes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing the independent characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Erin Brokovich. Although both women are portrayed as independent and self-reliant, the character of Scarlett O’Hara was more restrictive in her clothing and actions than Erin Brokovich which is no doubt reflective of the acceptance of their characters within the societies ...

This paper examines the movie "Smoke Signals," and why it is a good example of a "road movie." "Road movies" are defined as those in which a character goes on a journey and matures as a result of the journey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines several police drama films, illustrating how they all address the need for social control through their own particular visions of an orderly society. The films discussed are “Seven,” “Shaft,” “Training Day,” and “The Untouchables.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines various characters and relationships from the film “Prince of Tides” and discusses how they relate to different aspects of general systems theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the discourse used in terms of black aesthetic theory in the film “Chameleon Street” directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr. Unlike the other films released during the early 1990s by other African-American directors who demonstrated the black urban “other” aspects of black critical theory, Harris’ portrayal of con ...

A 5 page paper discussing research in conflict in interpersonal communication using the film "The Birdcage" as a setting in which to discuss the issue. The film used as the basis for discussion here is a comedy, and it is quite easy to look in at the scenes being played before us and laugh ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the programming options for three show slated for fall, 2002. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the feminine perspective and the material perspective in film, as well as one television show. The works discussed in regards to the feminine approach are “Babette’s Feast,” “Top Gun,” “Sanjuro,” and “The Birds.” The materialism perspective discusses “City Lights,” “Citizen Kane,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou,” and the Miami Vice episode titled “Trust Fund ...

This 7 page paper looks at themes of interracial dating and social stratification in the film Crazy/Beautiful. Issues pertinent to Los Angeles are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. The influence of prime time media is both vast and far-reaching in its ability to educate, inform and enlighten the viewing public. When the topic of homosexuality began to creep its way into prime time television with the significant popularity of Ellen, people were not too terribly concerned with ...

5 pages in length. Virtually since its inception, the debate over quality children's television programming has raged between parents and broadcast networks; while public television has displayed significantly more interest in telecasting a higher quality of educational programming, commercial broadcast networks have not typically followed suit with regard to enlightened choices. The implementation ...

This 5 page paper discusses Carl Franklin who is both a screenwriter and Hollywood director. This paper uses films such as Devil in the Blue Dress and others to highlight examples of his work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses three movies from widely different cultures -- Poland, Iran, and Argentina. Each looks at the alienation and social stressors that an individual faces and the ways in which the cultural and social morality of a place influences the actions of that individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page report discusses filmmaker Woody Allen and the public discourse related to his relationship with Soon-Yi Previn, his movies, and the public perception of him. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which analyzes how the film’s protagonist, Father Greg Pilkington (played by Linus Roache) is prevented from being a Roman Catholic priest by his homosexual affair and how, paradoxically, his affair is prevented by being a Roman Catholic priest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the film as well as the book. The message that the author is trying to convey is highlighted. Imagery is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that All aspects of making a movie is made up of a series of inter-related processes. Important processes include screenwriting, site location processes, bringing together and hiring technical staff and crew, casting, planning processes, the actual production processes, editing, and much more. No single process of making the ...

5 pages in length. The contributions some people make to the world are far greater than one can often comprehend; while the vast majority create somewhat of an impression upon others, there are those whose presence completely alters the manner by which one views certain aspects of life. Comedians, those who possess an ...

A five page paper which looks at the extent of the influence which the Christian church had on the early development of cinema in Britain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses theme and style issues in Coppola's three Godfather movies. Specific examples are given in terms of how Coppola portrays his characters. Bibliography lists no sources.

A 7 page research paper that analyzes Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov's film Burnt by the Sun (1993). The writer argues that leftist ideology is manifested in the film largely through stylistic devices, such as symbolism and imagery, which dramatize the approaching onslaught of Stalin's purges. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how these characters are handled by Austen in her novels and by filmmakers Douglas McGrath in his 1996 film adaptation of “Emma” and Roger Michell’s 1995 film version of “Persuasion.” No additional sources are used.

A 9 page research paper that examines how David Lynch's 1986 film Blue Velvet incorporates the tenets of surrealism as laid down by such leaders in this movement, such as Andre Breton. An examination of this film, based on a surrealistic perspective, demonstrates how this movie makes the everyday seem strange and raises questions about ...