Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

This 3 page paper explores the fact that Joseph Losey was blacklisted during the McCarthy era, and moved to England to continue working. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of sociological themes in "Family Guy". A particular episode is analyzed from the perspective of symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and postmodern sociology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper examines the life and career of American actor and playwright Robert Middlemass (1883-1949). Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper discusses Quentin Tarantino’s film “Inglourious Basterds,” including multiple plot lines, cinematography and design. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses in detail the opening credits of the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which responds to the film La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that discusses questions pertaining to the film 12 Angry Men (1957), with a focus on small group dynamics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the film 12 Angry Men and the group dynamics at work within the jury. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the film “Blood Diamond” and argues that horrific as it is, it does not approach the level of violence and misery of the actual civil war in Sierra Leone. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the fact that Elia Kazan is the director who introduced the “Method” of acting to American film. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 pages research paper that briefly describes areas of similarity between TV and film production. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of how the cinematic features of this film contribute to the storytelling, and its main theme. No additional sources are cited.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the importance of philosophically divorcing ethics and aesthetics. The example of Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will" is emphasized. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page essay contrasts and compares the narratives of The Golden Ass or Metamorphoses by Lucius Apuleius, an ancient Roman author, with the action/adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark. The writer argues that both works were intended for entertainment and relate a hero's journey. No additional sources are cited.

This 10 page paper discusses ways in which cinema influences political beliefs, produces and codifies norms in society, and uses techniques to shape the viewer’s experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses Chris Gardner's book, The Pursuit of Happyness, and compares it with the 2006 film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews the article by Lynn Spigel. The author contends that post World War II daytime programming women were both a first hero and a first casualty. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which offers a tutorial persuasive argument in favor of censoring violence and pornography in film and television. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines character connections in the book The Hours by Michael Cunningham. The paper also examines the film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the way in which parents on television have gone from being parents to being their children’s friends, and what this means for society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In ten pages this paper examines how the Stations of the Cross were emphasized through the suffering of Jesus Christ in the twelve hours before his death as depicted by Mel Gibson in his controversial 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ, with comparisons drawn to other directors’ portrayals of Christ’s last hours. Eight ...

In three pages this paper defines concepts of culture/subculture, norms, values, and sanctions within the context of the film by analyzing certain key scenes. One source is listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper which discusses and analyzes aspects of the film Men of Honor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that reports on the content of 5 reviews of the film Titanic (1997, directed by James Cameron). The writer describes and contrasts the differing opinions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of characterization in film. The writer looks at two works: Frears' "The Snapper" and Mullan's "The Magdalene Sisters". Bibliography lists 2 sources.