Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

A 10 page research paper that uses Spike Lee's HBO documentary as a springboard to discussing the implications and social ramifications of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath in the devastated city of New Orleans. This comprehensive assessment suggests that an overemphasis on the focus of white priorities resulted in marginalizing the poor black population of ...

Role of Environment in 3 Burials : A 3 page essay that discusses the role that the environment plays in this modern day Western Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (directed by Tommy Lee Jones, Sony Classics, 2005), which stars the director and concerns the ultimate resting place of a illegal Mexican immigrant to the U.S., ...

This 7 page paper discusses the film "Brokeback Mountain" and argues that it uses its settings to illustrate the way the supposed "wide open spaces" trap the characters; and that the use of sheep, not cattle, is an essential part of the message that Jack and Ennis are outsiders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the film D.O.A. from 1950 and 1988. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that refers to an article written in 1907 that describes the movie theatres of that era. The writer compares this early movie-going experience to going to the movies today. The writer argues that this early movie-going treat shows that the experience of going to the movies has not changed all ...

An 8 page research paper that analyzes and discusses Walt Disney's 1989 animated feature The Little Mermaid. The writer first offers a scene by scene analysis of the beginning of the film, then discusses cinematic elements such as style, characterization and themes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion and examination of the film Titanic and a discussion of its possibility as a play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the New German Cinema discussing the works of Fassbinder, Wender, and Schlondorff. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with comments about the term 'neo' and then, explains and discusses neorealism, when it emerged, why and its characteristics. Neoliberalism is explained and discussed, demonstrating it is a renewed focus. The writer reports major beliefs inherent in neoliberalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page analysis of Michael Moore's 2003 documentary Bowling for Columbine addresses the gun culture in the US. The writer examines the rhetorical arguments and strategies used by Moore, as well as the director's main purpose. The writer argues that Moore's central premise is that the country's gun culture is unwarranted and that this ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the two films and describes how the deal with the nature of identity and friendship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper which analyzes and examines the 1999 film “Tuesdays with Morrie.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines various issues concerning scripts, imagery and thoughts concerning books and film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. The film industry has a hold upon people unlike most other forms of mass media; that moviegoers become wholly captivated by what they see on the screen to such an extent as to have physical and emotional reactions speaks to the overwhelming power filmmakers have upon their impressionable audiences. ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that offers a viewer reaction and analysis of the first two episodes of Edgar Reitz’s 1984 TV series, Heimat: Eine Deutsche Chronik (Homeland: A Chronicle of Germany), which serves as an expansive canvas on which Reitz presents a vision of Germany’s past and the changes of modernity that overtook provincial ...

This 5 page paper compares the strengths and weaknesses, and the issues families face in the film “Avalon,” and the books “Hunger of Memory” by Richard Rodriguez and “An American Requiem” by James Carroll. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines and analyzes the film “Window to Paris” as it involves and details the Russian culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the issues raised in the new film "Shortbus." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the concepts presented in I Corinthians 13:1-13 compared to the film What Dreams May Come. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that analyzes and discusses the visual effects in a student’s short film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay/reaction paper to the final episodes of Edgar Reitz’s epic 1984 fifteen-hour, TV series, Heimat: Eine Deutsche Chronik (Homeland: A Chronicle of Germany) which carry the narrative into the post-World War II era, concluding in the early 1980s. In these final episodes, Reitz underscores themes, often mirroring earlier action, and establishing a ...

A 3 page paper discussing the ethics of the behavior of mental health professionals as portrayed in this 1992 Bill Murray comedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the steps necessary to devise and pitch a TV series to a network. The paper discusses such things as title, subject, main characters, length of show, and of course, the concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page description of Angelina Jolie, who is a much sought after actress that is pursued for movie roles due to both for her acting ability and incredibly beauty. This essay describes a hypothetical meeting, which suggests how an observer might describe her in sensory terms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page sociological analysis of the film “12 Angry Men” (1957). No additional sources cited.