Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

17 pages in length. The concept of alienation is critical to the fundamental basis of crime fiction, inasmuch as being estranged from individual people – or even society as a whole – triggers antisocial behavior so important to this particular literary genre. Without alienation in crime fiction, there would be no social friction ...

A 7 page paper which expresses an appreciation for the director as a cinematic artist, considering some of his most memorable films and examining the distinctive touches that transformed them into screen classics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 movie “Ran.” Kurosawa’s haunting style has been imitated by both Hollywood and independent directors who would be thought of as great artists but the problem being that Kurosawa is inimitable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how this Columbia Pictures’ release characterizes the film noir genre, considering the style of filming and the relationships between the characters, most notably, the homosexual undertones of Johnny Farrell and Ballin Mundson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at both types of documentaries and argues that while populist, these examples each depict different political viewpoints. The film Roger & Me by Michael Moore is evaluated along with the Fox television series COPS. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines films for which they received Academy Awards, such as “Norma Rae” (1979), “Sophie’s Choice” (1982) and “Blue Sky” (1994), compares and contrasts them and the techniques used, roles, and also considers other films and roles these actresses have portrayed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper comparing the films “White Man’s Burden” and “Baby Boy”. “White Man’s Burden” (1995) directed by Desmond Nakano, and “Baby Boy” (2001) directed by John Singleton, are two films which both tell the stories of unemployed lower class individuals who exist and try and live within a racial society. “White ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the importance and significance of disguises and timing in three separate Odyssey stories. The stories discussed are “The Odyssey” by Homer, the film “The Odyssey” directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, and the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” directed by Joel Coen. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses the 1994, Quentin Tarantino movie “Pulp Fiction” and the character of Jules Winnfield. Postmodernism serves as the primary context in which a character such as Jules is moving through his “journey.” Regardless of his reprehensible actions, he is part of a particular aspect of modern life which, for him and ...

This 5 page paper discusses the prevalence of sexual innuendo in "Interview with the Vampire". Specifically, this paper examines homoertoicism in this film and employs various scenes as examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the concept of masculinity and how it is portrayed in modern-day films. Examples are given from "Fight Club", "What do They Live", and "Boys N The Hood". Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page in-depth analysis of Walt Disney’s classic 1937 film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the editing in the film “Scream.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page analytical critique that includes plot summary, technical information, symbolism, and a comparison to the 1952 Hollywood musical film, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” as it involves a failed revolution. The film “Gandhi” is discussed in terms of possible approaches to a successful revolution. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines predominant themes, characters and events detailed in the book that were omitted from the film, considers any characters and events that were added to the film that did not appear in the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the impacts of television violence on children. The author clarifies that although some contend that by allowing our children to include violent programs in their viewing choices we allow them an agent for catharsis, an agent for purging their issues of violence in a non-destructive format, in reality violence ...

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of American minorities in terms of prejudices and discrimination utilizing the films “True Colors” and “The Color of Fear.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the cinematography of the films “Casablanca” and “Citizen Kane.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page paper which examines the network television shows “The Sopranos,” “The Untouchables,” and “Friends” as they define the Italian American today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the 2001 film from postmodern and feminist perspectives, emphasizing its postmodern characteristics and how feminism represents a form of postmodern expression, discusses how the film is part of contemporary French cinema and evaluates whether or not it complements the genre. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how different feminist approaches to film and visual theory are applied to Hitchcock’s 1954 film. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses and compares the 1993 movie version (directed by Martin Scorsese) of “The Age of Innocence” with Edith Wharton’s original 1920 novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the historical changes made by the director in order to appeal to the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers what, if any, important characters from the play were omitted from the film, what major events are omitted or altered, whether or not any characters or events have been added to the film, in order to evaluate the emphasized themes and how these change affect perception of the characters. ...