Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

A 14 page paper which examines the 1994 film, particularly concentrating on its innovative uses of cinematography, editing and narrative. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes Woody Allen's film Manhattan. The writer contrasts and compares this film's vision of American character and experience with the one presented in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. The writer argues that Manhattan is informative of the problems of modernity in regards to relationships and what signifies ...

This 6-page report discusses Woody Allen's 1985 movie starring Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels. In “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” Allen presents the issues that revolve around escapism and the need to escape a world that one finds as far too mundane and the challenges of defining what is real and what is an illusion. ...

This 5 page paper discusses the characters in the movie Moonstruck (Cher, Nick Cage) and how their characters develop throughout the story. Quotes cited from movie. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts two different portrayals of Gertrude in various versions of Hamlet. Film interpretations discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” with the film version directed by James Whale. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper analyzes an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for technical aspects, theme, social commentary. Quotes and synopsis included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the use of the 'rebel' character in the movies Rebel Without a Cause and 400 Blows. Cinematography discussed, themes, conflict, and social commentary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page film theory paper discusses the issue in Simon During's book in regard to popular global culture. Total Recall and Blade and exampled. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper analyzes the movie X-Men by Bryan Singer for the use of Space, place, and cultural/social implications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that analyzes the film 12 Angry Men from the perspective of how one juror's leadership influences the dynamics of jury considering a murder case. While, initially, the majority of these jurors simply accept the prosecution's case at face value and are ready to find the young defendant guilty, one ...

An 11 page paper which compares and contrasts the novel “The Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad and the film version of the same name, directed by and produced in 1994. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the successes and influence of Oprah Winfrey. This paper uses a cause/effect model to show that the struggles the Winfrey had in childhood determined the life she would live and the influence she would have on the lives of others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper discusses the portrayal of masculinity in the 1950's as depicted in two films: All that Heaven Allows, and Far from Heaven. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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 ...