Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

5 pages in length. Hollywood, which does a remarkable job at pointing out the errs of human ways in an otherwise entertaining fashion, hit a live nerve with Ridley Scott's Blade Runner by the way it effectively tapped into mankind's lust for technological advancement at any price. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page research paper that offers an overview of the classic Cold War film, as well as analysis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the idea that Batman and Ra’s Al Ghul are alter egos. The paper is based on the film Batman Begins. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the concepts of heroes, victims and gender and racial stereotypes in the CSI episode Grave Danger. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines why the development of digital art and animation in films is important. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In fourteen pages this paper compares and contrasts Jeff Shaara’s novel The Glorious Cause with films about the American Revolution including Drums Along the Mohawk, Johnny Tremain, and The Crossing, to assess historical accuracy and to reveal any biases or defects in each portrayal. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses the film “The Reivers,” based on the William Faulkner novel of the same name. The paper discusses three times when Lucius could have taken a different, easier path, but did something difficult instead. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the 2000 film “The Patriot” with Mel Gibson, and why it might cause someone to want to go to war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses the themes in the film The Blind Side that are applicable to healthcare provision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the sociological themes explored in the 2005 film “Crash,” directed by Paul Haggis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This five page paper uses Linda Seger’s article and her discussion of the “hero’s journey” to analyze the character and behavior of the Phantom in the 2004 film, The Phantom of the Opera. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses whether TV is good or bad for children, and argues that it is both and like anything, should be used in moderation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In three pages this paper examines how the use of hope to overcome change as a conversation topic between characters in the film Thirteen Conversations about One Thing. One source is listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper consider the TV reality show “The Bachelor” from a sociological viewpoint and argues that contestants seem to be constantly bonding and then breaking away from each other to form new groups as the dynamic with the single bachelor changes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reimagines “Frankenstein” for a modern audience and pitches the ideas to a Hollywood producer. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the differences between the book and movie versions of “New Moon.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the gender construction in the film “Watchmen” directed by Zach Snyder. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper describes the imaginary “sequel” to the film “Erin Brockovich.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper explores the contentions that professional wrestling promotes sexism, homophobia, and sexual violence presented by Jhally and Katz in this 2003 film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the impression made by two TV shows, one a comedy, one a drama, when they are watched with the sound off.

This 3 page paper analyzes the dance scene in the film Pulp Fiction. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. The grander implication of the otherwise comical production of Freaky Friday incorporates a strong philosophical underpinning that addresses the global ill of multicultural intolerance. Like two feuding nations, mother Tess and daughter Anna cannot understand why the other has such objectionable values, unacceptable social networks and insufferable taste in ...

This 5 page paper discusses the highly political thriller, V for Vendetta. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the relationship between Thao and Kowalski in the film “Gran Torino.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the way perspectives provide insights in two works, Julius Caesar by Shakespeare and Sergei Eistenstein’s silent film October: Then Days that Shook the World. Bibliography lists 2 sources.