Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

7 pages in length. The Milagro Beanfield War is a simple yet richly symbolic tale of a war between the rich and the poor. This classic tale of good vs. evil transcends what one reads on the page or sees on the screen, but leaves one walking away with a feeling inside that goes beyond mere emotion. ...

5 pages in length. Masahiro Shinoda's 1984 film production of "MacArthur's Children" addresses these postwar changes as they relate to a small Japanese village that has been overtaken by MacArthur's troops. Through humor and drama combined, "MacArthur's Children" poses many questions yet offers few answers. No bibliography.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which artistic expression is conveyed through film, and the ways in which the final form is dictated by the individual perspective, the consumerist bias of audience expectation, and the strictures of state censorship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper is a lyric essay describing the experience of seeing a performance of the Donizetti opera, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" ("The Barber of Seville").

A 6 page research paper that offers two three-page essays. The first essay analyzes an article by David Antin and relates it to the influence of comic genius Ernie Kovacs. The second essay examines an article by Laura Mulvey that offers a feminist critique of cinematic form, which concentrates on the objectification of women in ...

The relationship between the main characters Harry and Sally, played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, is explored in this 4 page essay.

This 4 page essay provides a very brief synopsis of the highlights of each of these films. With each synopsis, the writer comments the most influential persons in the person's childhood and relates what was happening to the special education laws of the time. The essay ends with concluding remarks to illustrate the progression ...

A 3 page paper which Discusses the essay Breakdown by Florence King. The paper argues that King is likely too hard in this essay and making points that are not necessarily very valid. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which examines sociolinguistics and applies its theories with the communications problems between the humans and the alien in the 1977 film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of communication as illustrated in the movie 'Rainman.' The communication atmosphere is discussed in the context that Cruise's character is intent on communicating and Hoffman's could really care less. Through discussing the movie and personal experiences of this writer, the developmentally disabled are illustrated as very unique ...

This 5 page report discusses the expanded reach of distance learning due to telecommunications technologies. Based on an article by Ahmed S. Khan’s article “Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Learning” it is clear that “the dissemination of knowledge is no longer limited to physical constraints.” Along with being able to eliminate distance as a barrier to education, long distance ...

An 11 page paper which discusses the subject of gender communication. The paper uses the cable television program, 'Sex and the City,' to serve as a tool for examining communication between genders. a literature review is also provided as it pertains to studies on gender communications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A paper which considers the definition of film as "writing in images", with reference to the difference between written and visual texts, and the function of iconography within cinema. Bibliography lists one source

A paper which considers the importance of film as part of the wider communication structure in China, with specific reference to the cultural function of art in Chinese history and the impact of westernization through modern communication technologies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

In 8 pages the author compares the book version of 'The Hunt for Red October' to the movie version, while examining how the medium effects the text or the content of communication. The 'Hunt for Red October' was a book by Tom Clancy before it became a movie starring Sean Connery and Alex Baldwin. When comparing ...

5 pages. This paper is a synopsis and analysis of the movie Seven starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. The paper has an anlaysis of the movie according to the types of human communication such as verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal, and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that briefly summarizes the movie and discusses its narrative in terms of communication processes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the themes of communication and self-discovery in both works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the film presents such elements as leadership values, leadership vision, leadership communication, enacting the vision, and building a commitment to the vision. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A paper which considers three theories of interpersonal communication, with specific reference to the films Sleepless in Seattle and After Hours as exemplifying the different theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

(4pp) The 1967 movie staring Sydney Poitier is used as a tool for teaching communication skills in a classroom setting. Suggestions and background for the development of a lesson plan are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the movie 'The Rock,' and how it involves featured organization. Each and every group within this movie, illustrates various forms of organization as it relates to communication. And each of the groups or teams illustrated, also illustrates the need for change in the face of actual implementation. Each group ...

(4 pp) The 1967 movie staring Sydney Poitier is used as a tool for teaching communication skills i a classroom setting. Suggestions and reasons for the development of a lesson plan are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines situations in the movie "The Breakfast Club" and discusses how various methods of communication help to establish the construction of self. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines three decision points the married couple, Ben and Katie, make within the context of communication – gender roles, confirming and disconfirming, and presenting self and listening. Bibliography lists 1 source.