Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

This 15 page paper discusse the interconnected role that journalism and filmmaking have. Also discussed is how advancement of technology have changed both industries for the better and for the worst. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and applies it to an understanding of the character Alex in Fatal Attraction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the characterizations and narrative style of The Green Mile. This paper outlines some of the elements of the film as well as Stephen King's novel. Bibliography lists 5 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the accuracy in the film “The Longest Day.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues why someone should watch the film “Titanic.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that analyzes the documentary Roger & Me (1989) by Michael Moore, specifically looking at film techniques used, as well as Moore's social commentary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Vietnam war and its ideologies through the Randall Wallace movie, We Were Soldiers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Brando’s experiences in his personal life and on the stage elevated his cinematic performances. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that analyzes Nuyorican Dreams, a 1999 documentary directed by Laurie Collyer, which focuses on the family of Marta Torres, an immigrant from Puerto Rico who came to New York in search of the American Dream and a better life for herself and her family, but instead found an American "nightmare" ...

This 13 page paper compares and contrasts the novel, A River Runs Through It, to the film version by the same name. Synopsis, metaphor, symbols, quotes all included. Cinematography and directing analyzed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page essay/research paper that offers commentary on modern society, the jumble of images that bombard us daily, and argues that filmmakers are at least one area of the media in which creative people are trying to sort out the jumble and offer some coherent messages. In discussing this theme, the writer analyzes three ...

A 4 page comparison and contrast of the film “Rome: Open City” (1945) and “The Bicycle Thieves” (1948). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the animation styles of the Japanese and Americans. This paper highlights a number of technique examples to illustrate the point that there are indeed many similarities and differences between the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines how feminism has added to our understanding and appreciation of film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper discusses the development of the Russian cinema from its inception to the present, modern era. Key filmmakers mentioned and chronicled. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the cinematography of Wadje in the third in his trilogy: Ashes and Diamonds. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which compares the stories “The Chocolate War” and “The Giver” and the film “Stand By Me.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the depiction of the aliens in the movies ET and Aliens. Quotes cited from various sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the filmwork on the documentary: Divorce Iranian Style. Review, critique and overview offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the character of Alex from Anthony Burgess’ novel “Clockwork Orange” to the Alex in the Stanley Kubrick film of the same name. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and relates it to John Belton's view of genre pastiche.

This 6 page paper discusses the theory of auteur and examines two filmmakers: Kurosawa and Von Triers in their movies: Seven Samurai and The Idiots. Bibilography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the western, in film, in John H. Lenihan's work called Showdown. The book is critically evaluated but much of the paper provides an overview of its contents. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A comparison between the moral corruption of Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the anti-semitism of Fred Leuchter in Morris's film, Mr Death. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 3 page paper which examines the film Serpico as it relates to realities in policing. No additional sources cited.