Essays and Research Papers on Film & Television

This 3 page paper discusses three ways in which settings were used in the film “The Notebook” to indicate the importance of the action taking place there. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940) in term of his overall career. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page review of this film, focusing on the relationship between Walker and Dolores. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page film review/comparison of Hoosiers (1986, directed by David Anspaugh) and Coach Carter (2005, directed by Thomas Carter). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses director Quentin Tarantino’s film “Pulp Fiction” with regard to its circular narrative, characterization and in particular its language. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper uses books and films to illustrate the idea of belonging and not belonging. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the painting, The Funeral Procession by Ellis Wilson, and its connection to The Cosby Show which made the painting famous. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explores various aspects of director Richard Linklater’s film “Before Sunrise.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper on the stylistic elements within the films Grease and Westside Story, which are both stories based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In seven pages this paper examines actress Audrey Hepburn’s portrayal of Holly Golightly in Blake Edward’s 1961 film adaptation of Truman Capote’s novel, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Specifically considered are the meaning of the character, how sexuality is used for material gain, and the influence this role had on the culture of the 1960s. ...

This 8 page paper discusses the 2007 film ‘300’ starring Gerard Butler as Leonidas, directed by Zack Snyder, and why it was such a hit. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper argues that the media, and in particular television, has a distorting effect on judicial proceedings and should be banned from the courtroom. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the archetypes presented by Jack Sparrow in the film Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. No sources cited.

A five page paper that critically examines cartoons featuring Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto to determine why they were drawn, plots, propaganda, and what makes them integral parts of this golden age. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper uses books and films to illustrate the idea of belonging and not belonging. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In eight pages this paper contrasts and compares what is depicted in this 2002 film directed by Randall Wallace with the Vietnam War. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page essay that analyzes the cinematic elements in the first scene from Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page research paper describes the plot of the 2000 true-life story of the film Erin Brockovich, which involves the court case of that Brockovich had a major role in bringing about that aided the people of Hinkley, California. The writer discusses this case from the standpoint of various ethical frameworks. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the diversity of Stanley Kubrick's film-making style. "A Clockwork Orange" and "The Shining" are compared and contrasted in this light. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the way in which Excalibur (1981, directed by John Boorman) represents fifth century Britain, when Arthur may have actually lived, and the fifteenth century setting of Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of "American Beauty". The characters are analyzed in the context of the philosophical quest for happiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews author Steffen Hantke’s consideration of what constitutes the horror genre. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of cinematography as they pertain to Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958). Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the two versions of the film “Scarface,” the 1932 version with Paul Muni and the 1983 Brian De Palma remake with Al Pacino. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews a sexually graphic video that hit the Net by storm. The author of this paper contends that the video is just one more reflection of societal degradation and the dehumanization of women. Bibliography lists 1 source.