Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

This 5 page paper examines existentialism and how it plays a role in this 1971 film about a man on a mission to deliver a car. The possibility of the after life is discussed as well as the meaning of life. The concept of time is accentuated and the film's symbolism is explored. ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the film relied on the visual techniques of mise-en-scene, cinematography, lighting, the use of soundtrack, changes in the point of view, presentation of theme and the alteration of style to distinguish its storytelling from that of the novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses westerns and their evolution. Westerns are a classic American film genre which has evolved over time to reflect different ideals and values. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses these films in regards to their narrative structures. This paper highlights the importance of their narrative structures in terms of the impact of these films, and explores the effect of such structures on the end product. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how the Italian director’s last film contains a political critique of the ruling class, and also considers the significance of homosexuality and how it is portrayed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper discusses Roosevelt's paralysis which was a result of his contraction of polio. Furthermore, this paper examines the role of the press, and how the press cooperated in maintaining the illusion that Roosevelt was fine physically. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the media in terms of minorites, and asserts that minorites need their own media in order to get full-representation in society. This paper examines the plight of minority groups in obtaining representation through traditional media routes. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 17 page paper discusses war propaganda by the media, and compares and contrasts the coverage of Iraq with World War II, Vietnam, North Korea, and others. This paper examines why propaganda is used, issues of trust, and how to evaluate what is really happening. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the narrative in the film “Taxi Driver.” Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the American Dream as depicted by John Ford's The Man who Shot Liberty Valance and Hemingway's A Clean Well Lighted Place. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how “Lean on Me” starring Morgan Freeman, presented some controversial issues regarding schools. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how this film relates to America today. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page review of the video documentary “America and Lewis Hine”. Photographer, sociologist and humanist, Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940) is probably best known for his insightful and artistic portraits of immigrants at Ellis Island, the housing and labor conditions in the United States, the human loss during World War I, and the ...

This 4 page paper examines the film, but also looks at information about the real gangs of New York found during the middle of the nineteenth century. Ethnicity and manhood are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page report discusses one specific television show in terms of what it says about the times in which it was produced and the issues it addressed. The overall theme of Tour of Duty is showing the day-to-day life and development of one platoon in the Vietnam War during the years 1967 to 1968. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 4 page paper considers David, the main character from Steven Spielberg’s film A.I. The paper examines his behaviour and reactions to determine if he could be classified as a conscious self aware being, or his actions and reactions are merely a result of his complex programming and artificial intelligence. The paper draws form a ...

A 2.5 page paper which examines the work ethics of the successful film director. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the utilization of black and white and color in the movie Pleasantville, by Gary Ross. Examples given from the movie. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines some symbolic and/or psychological/sociological terms as found in the Star Wars Trilogy. The film Wizard of Oz is also mentioned. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the plot and critical opinions of the film and also considers a specific scene that is crucial to the characters and storyline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing cross-cultural awareness through interviews and cinema. A review of an interview with South African Mark Mathabane and a review of the Spanish film “Talk to Her” by Pedro Almodovar allow readers to appreciate cross-cultural aspects which also help to broaden and define a person’s self-identity and approach to ...

This 3 page paper discusses the successes, drives and motivations of Steven Spielberg in regard to his career as a director. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the popularity of South Park despite its low production value. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between science fiction and fantasy genres. The use of mythological archetypes and their overall structure are analyzed in the films: Zardoz and The Forbidden Planet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the central characters in two films of Lars von Trier, “Breaking the Waves” and “Dancer in the Dark”. Two films of Lars von Trier, “Breaking the Waves” and “Dancer in the Dark” tell the story of two women who prove their strength through their devotion to the ones ...