“I Was a Teenage Werewolf” (1957)
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This 6 page report discusses the 1957 movie “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” directed by Gene Fowler, Jr., produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, and starring the actor who went on to become “Little Joe,” “Pa Ingalls” and “Jonathon Smith,” Michael Landon. It seems that in 1957, the idea of a teenage boy turning into a monster at the hands of an evil doctor was as far as American imagination could stretch. In a number of ways, the movie was a comedy, a horror film, a teenage angst movie, and even something of a social commentary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWwwolf.wps

“Ideology and Film”
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A paper which looks at the relationship between ideology and film, with reference to the ways in which the medium can both confront or reinforce the dominant ideology, and the extent to which subcultural values can also be addressed more successfully within the parameters of film than in any other medium. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLideologyfilm.wps

“Jailhouse Rock” and Elvis Presley
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This 6 page report discusses Elvis Presley’s 1957 movie “Jailhouse Rock.” It should be noted that his movies were not all bad. “Viva Las Vegas” (1964) and “Jailhouse Rock” (1957) are two that showcase Presley at his musical best. While the movie, Elvis’ third of 33, is discussed so are the political and cultural aspects of the backdrop of the 1950s. Elvis, like him or not, was a major entertainment phenomenon and, in fact, still is. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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“Les Maitres Fous”
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A five page paper which looks at Jean Rouch’s 1954 movie, Les Maitres Fous, in terms of his perception of the Hauka community in Accra under colonial role, and the cultural and religious significance of the possession ceremony which allowed the Hauka to assimilate the constraints of colonialism into their traditional religious practices. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLHauka.wps

“Live Long and Prosper” -- The Star Trek “Franchise”
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This 5 page report discusses the phenomenon that has been the Star Trek television series and movies and the passionate fan base that developed around the shows and who are known simply as “Trekkies.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Malcolm X” the Film
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A 3 page discussion of the film “Malcolm X.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAx.rtf

“Medea”
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A five page paper which looks at gender issues in the Medea of Euripides, in terms of convention in classical Greek drama, the character of Medea herself, and the ways in which patriarchal social codes mediated against the autonomy of women. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLmedea.wps

“Merce Cunningham and the Philosophy of Dance”
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A ten page paper which looks at the life and philosophy of Merce Cunningham, and the way in which his radical innovation in the world of post-modernist dance contributed to the transcendence of traditional and circumscribed forms and produced a synthesis of energy and movement which was a major contribution to performance art in the last century. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLcunningham.wps

“Mississippi Burning” and Society
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A 5 page paper which examines the film “Mississippi Burning” and its relevance to the ideals of the nation in relationship to the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAmss.rtf

“Modern Times” and “Rear Window”
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This 3 page paper discusses the similarities and differences in the films “Modern Times” by Charlie Chaplin and “Rear Window” by Alfred Hitchcock. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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“Mulligan’s Guard March”
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A 4 page paper which examines a still photo from a production of “Mulligan’s Guard March,” one of the earliest known comedies. The production, and the picture, featured Edward (Ned) Harrigan and Tony Hart. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAmull.rtf

“My Family” and “Soul Food”: Families in Film
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A 5 page paper which examines different aspects of family life as it is portrayed in the two films “My Family” and “Soul Food.” The paper discusses family development stages, health implications, and implications for nursing as presented in the films. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsoulfd.rtf

“Mystic River” and “Monster’s Ball”: Ideas of Patriarchy
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A 4 page paper which examines the male characters in the films “Mystic River” and “Monster’s Ball” as it relates to feminist theories and patriarchal ideas. The work discussed in this examination is “Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics” by Bell Hooks. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmystic.rtf

“Near Dark” and the Threat of the Monster
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This 7 page report discusses the 1987 horror film “Near Dark” and how it relates to film critic Robin Wood’s assertion that the formula for horror films is “normality is threatened by the Monster” -- whoever and whatever that monster might be. There is much more to this movie, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, than one would initially assume. Perhaps the single most disconcerting aspect of “Near Dark” is that it is nothing like what any member of the audience has come to expect from a “traditional” vampire movie. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWnrdark.rtf

“Nixon, The Man, The Myth”: A Review of the Oliver Stone Movie
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A 6 page review of the Oliver Stone movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, James Woods and J.T. Walsh. The reviewer contends that, as unfortunately the case in this movie, Nixon is most often remembered for his weaknesses more so than for his accomplishments. Never-the-less, while it is the more questionable aspects of Nixon’s life which Stone chooses to capitalize upon, in doing so he has brought to life many other aspects of Richard Nixon which too many of us have forgotten. In all, in fact, Oliver Stone’s film is an excellent introduction to a very complex man. While Stone emphasizes some of Nixon’s more sordid moments in politics, he provides enough biographical detail to make his movie not only interesting but useful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnixnMv.rtf

“Now, Voyager” and “Cleo From 5 to 7”
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A 6 page paper which examines the films “Now, Voyager,” and “Cleo From 5 to 7” and discusses how each may, or may not, involve the search for female subjectivity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcleo.wps

“Old Yeller” and Texas
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A 4 page paper which summarizes "Old Yeller" and examines the portrayal of Texas in the film. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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“Oriental culture in American film”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which Oriental and Asian characters were portrayed in American film, particularly in the period prior to 1940, and the extent to which stereotyping was consistently present in the delineation of Oriental characters. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLChinafilm.rtf

“Passion of Christ”
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A 4 page analysis of the film “Passion of Christ.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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“Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary”
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary” as they involve the themes presented by Jane Austen in her novel. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAjdiary.rtf

“Prince of Tides” and General Systems Theory
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An 8 page paper which examines various characters and relationships from the film “Prince of Tides” and discusses how they relate to different aspects of general systems theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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“Public Service Broadcasting”
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A five page paper which considers the duties and responsibilities of public service broadcasters, particularly in relation to the advent of satellite television and the wider degree of choice available to the viewing audience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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“Raging Bull” and “When We Were Kings” -- Portrayals of Boxing and Boxers
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This 6 page report discusses and compares Martin Scorcese’s 1980 portrayal of Jake La Motta in “Raging Bull” with “When We Were Kings” (1996), an Oscar-winning documentary that tells the story of what was known in 1974 as the “Rumble in the Jungle.” It was a fight that pitted two of the greatest boxers the world has ever seen against one another -- Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. The report addresses what each film has to say about both the sport of boxing and the actual boxers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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“Rear Window” and “Blow-Up”
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This 4 page paper discussed the similarities between the films “Rear Window” by Alfred Hitchcock and “Blow-Up” directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVrerblo.rtf

“Review of Doug Liman’s Go , with reference to its elements of high art”
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A five page paper which looks at the film Go and analyses it with reference to the various elements which define a work as high art, such as universality of meaning, profundity, complexity and cross-culturalism, in order to assess whether the film falls into this category. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLGo.wps

“Rome, Open City” and “The Bicycle Thieves”
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A 4 page comparison and contrast of the film “Rome: Open City” (1945) and “The Bicycle Thieves” (1948). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbicyc.rtf

“Salt of the Earth” (1954) -- More than a Blacklisted Film
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This 5 page report discusses the 1954 blacklisted movie that tells the story of a strike among Hispanic mine workers at the Empire Zinc Corporation in New Mexico. A Mexican American family finds itself in the middle of the bitterness caused by the strike. As a political statement, it demonstrated the inter-connection that exists between working class, feminist, environmental and Latino concerns, and yet it was denounced for its “communist overtones” and banned from the public until the late 1960s. The movies writers, producer, and director had all been blacklisted and the star, the Mexican actress Rosaura Revueltas, was deported. No additional sources.
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“Saturday Night, Sunday Morning”: A Review of the Class and Gender Issues Presented in the Film Directed by Karl Reisz
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A 6 page review of the film and the class and gender issues which it raises. The author of this paper expands on key aspects of the film to present an overview of the societal issues confronting postwar England. Particular attention is devoted to expounding on the gender issues which were arising during this time and to acquainting these issues with the growing feminist movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPsatNt.rtf

“Schindler’s List and Dead Man Walking”
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A five page paper which looks firstly at the film version of Schindler’s List, and the criticism that it was motivated by commercial rather than artistic concerns, and secondly at the film of Dead Man Walking, in terms of the way in which the director uses the interaction between the characters to convey his message about social justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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“Schindler’s List”
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A 3 page paper which presents a reaction to the film “Schindler’s List.” No additional sources cited.
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“Seven”: Evil is Terrifying
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A 5 page paper which examines a couple of scenes from the film “Seven,” illustrating how the scenes help instill the knowledge that evil is incredibly terrifying. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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“Shakespeare in Love” -- Representations of the Elizabethan Era and Drama
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This 5 page report discusses Elizabethan theater, the movie “Shakespeare in Love,” and the time periods represented in the work of Shakespeare. Reference is made to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in describing the plots of “star-crossed” lovers and how they are represented in the movie. For various movie scenes, a quote from “Romeo and Juliet” is used in order to highlight the connection between the two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Singin in the Rain”
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A 3 page analysis of the 1952 classic film “Singin in the Rain.” Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAsngn.rtf

“Singin’ In the Rain”
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This 5 page report discusses the 1952 movie “Singin’ in the Rain” starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor. The paper considers the various aspects of the film but focuses on a singular “mise en scène” in which Reynolds and Kelly dance together on an empty stage against an artificially created and romantic sunset. Handsome Don takes shy, yet independent, Kathy on to an empty sound stage and the magic begins in which an entire mise en scène, in the most classic sense of both the photographic and the theatrical concept unfolds. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWsingin.rtf

“Sleepless in Seattle” and “L’Avventura”
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the narrative in the films “Sleepless in Seattle” and “L’Avventura.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAslplss.rtf

“Stand and Deliver”: Team Development
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A 3 page paper which examines generational values and team development in the film “Stand and Deliver.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Suburbia” by Eric Bogosian
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A 6 page paper which analyzes aspects and characters in Eric Bogosian’s play “Suburbia.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Taste of Cherry,” “A Short Film About Killing,” and “Man Facing Southeast -- Three Movies about Life as a Human
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This 5 page report discusses three movies from widely different cultures -- Poland, Iran, and Argentina. Each looks at the alienation and social stressors that an individual faces and the ways in which the cultural and social morality of a place influences the actions of that individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWdecalo.rtf

“The Battle of Algiers” and “Bab Al-Sama Maftuh”
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This 5 page report discusses two movies, “The Battle of Algiers” (1965) and “Bab Al-Sama Maftuh” also known as “A Door to the Sky” (1989). “The Battle of Algiers” is a powerful movie made all the more powerful because it tells the story of actual events as it presents an outline of the Algerian insurgence against French colonial forces in the 1950s. “A Door to the Sky” tells the story of a young woman, Nadia, who returns from Paris to the ancient city Fez to be with her dying father. Each of the movies deal with issues of independence as they are juxtaposed with issues of culture and heritage. No bibliography.
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“The Beggars Opera”
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A paper which looks at Gay’s Beggars Opera, in terms of its cultural and political satire and its relationship to the forms of traditional Italian opera, the way in which Gay uses highly accessible musical forms in order to emphasise his attack on cultural elitism in the operatic world, and his connection with the Scriblerians and their similar usage of satire in their art.
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