Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

A 4 page paper which presents a point of view that reveals television as a mirror reflecting prevailing cultural attitudes regarding sex, relationships and the family structure by comparing the series “Three’s Company” (1977-1984) and “Friends” (1994-2004). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. With its premiere Wednesday, September 22 in the 8:00-9:00 pm Eastern time slot, ABC's Lost immediately captured a large and loyal audience with its atypical approach to an otherwise trite and predictable storyline. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which evaluates how well the film deals with the social issues it confronts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that analyzes the cinematography in Alfred Hitchcock's film Topaz (1969). The writer particularly focuses on the scene where a woman in a purple dress is shot, which is particularly powerful. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes this 2000 film starring Julia Roberts in regards to the true life story on which it is based and how Brockovich conducted her research regarding the medical problems of the town of Hinkley, California. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper focuses on the film Men in Black but relates it to Plato's cave allegory. The fact that the film is based on a myth, and that there are similarities to the allegory, is carefully examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at this film that stars a rookie cop played by Jamie Lee Curtis. American culture is examined and the film is discussed as it reflects real life. Other questions posed by a student are answered in the context of this essay. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper reviews the movie: Room with a View. Examples of theme, of characterization discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 9 page paper examines the 1990 film Kindergarten Cop directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The paper looks at how theories of learning are portrayed in the film, including classical and operant conditioning and the development stages of the ideas of Erik Erikson. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the similarities and differences in the movies Chinatown and Double Indemnity as regards the use of noir elements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper focuses on the use of food in the film Pulp Fiction. Several scenes are examined in terms of how food is used. A Marxist interpretation is provided in terms of how food is implemented in the film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares “Herland” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and the film “Brazil.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the transition of MASH from sitcom to domcom to primetime movie and the elements which allowed it to happen. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page analysis of the depiction of Christ in Pasolini’s film “The Gospel According to St. Matthew.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Art Spiegelman's Maus (volumes I and II) and Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List, which are both visually representations of the Holocaust. In both cases, the creators of these works employ the specific properties of their medium to better convey their personal vision of the meaning and reality ...

This 4 page paper examines the first ten minutes of the movie by Spielberg, JAWS, and discusses the elements which made this movie successful, as well as how this movie impacted the entire movie industry. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 3 page analysis of the 1952 classic film “Singin in the Rain.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page research paper/essay that discusses the acting career of Julia Roberts. The writer highlights her performances in Pretty Woman, Stepmom and American Sweethearts, arguing that examination of these films shows that Roberts is high skilled at her craft. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page movie review of How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days (2003, Paramount Pictures, directed by Donald Petrie) starring Matthew McConaughey as Ben and Kate Hudson as Andie. These are pretty people and capable actors. The viewer wants to like them and to root for them to fall in love, but the ...

A 5 page paper which discusses similarities and differences in terms of style, genre, and topic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the film’s structure and devices to define the system of social assumptions the film and filmmaker seem to subscribe to, which includes ideas on race, class, gender, the nature of knowledge, interaction between individuals, and socially-held values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines mythical elements in George Lucas’ Star Wars Trilogy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines how racial, ethnicity, religious and minority group sociological issues were depicted in the controversial film on the presidency of George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the purpose of director Lar Von Trier's stunning visual effects in this film Zentropa (1991). The writer offers a summation of the film in relation to a discussion of the effect that the cinematography has on the viewer. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares two films: Imitation of Life (1934), directed by John M. Stahl and produced by Carl Laemmle for Universal and its 1959 remake, directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by Ross Hunter, also for Universal. These two films show that a remake can be similar to an ...