"Flatliners": Do the Ends Justify the Means?
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This 3 page paper discusses the morality of the situation portrayed in the film "Flatliners." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"From Rosie to Lucy"
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This 3 page report discusses "From Rosie to Lucy" in After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection, by James W. Davidson and Mark H. Lytle. The essay demonstrates the ways in which the most common components of the reality of life in the United States are documented through its social constructs. In this circumstance, the role of women in American society is considered via the construct of "Rosie the Riveter" of World War II an "Lucy" of the popular I Love Lucy television series. Bibliography only lists the primary source.
Filename: BWhisdet.rtf

"Hannah and Her Sisters"
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A 5 page analysis of the Woody Allen film, "Hannah and Her Sisters." The writer first examines the opinions of several critic before offering a personal perspective on the film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Harold and Maude" and "Blue Velvet": Comparison
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A 5 page paper which examines the films "Harold and Maude" and "Blue Velvet." The paper compares the two and argues that they are cult films which speak to many generations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmaude.rtf

"Heart of Darkness" and "Apocalypse Now"
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This 3 page paper discusses the way in which developed nations tell themselves lies in order to justify exploiting the developing world, drawing on examples from the film "Apocalypse Now" and the novella on which it is based, "Heart of Darkness." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Heart of Darkness" and "Apocalypse Now"
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of the novel "Heart of Darkness" and the movie "Apocalypse Now." The movie was based on the novel, and although there are several ways in which the two are different, the essence of the stories as they involve discovery and enlightenment are the same. No additional sources cited.
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"Imitation of Life"
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This 5 page paper describes the 1959 Douglas Sirk film "Imitation of Life." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" - Analysis
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6 pages in length. As a comedy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia comes across as an extended, real-life Saturday Night Live sketch that focuses upon socially identifiable struggles amidst the pain of emotional duress that have the audience in stitches over the cast members' suffering. This paradox is precisely what has transformed the series into a tremendously satisfying piece of Americana to which viewers can readily relate. The cast of characters reads like a Who's Who straight from the annals of human deviance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCsunphil.rtf

"Kiss Of The Spider Woman"
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Puig's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" as it relates to Laura Mulvey's "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCspidr.wps

"Knight's Tale": Chaucer and Film
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A 5 page paper which discusses the similarities between Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale," in "Canterbury Tales," and the recent film "A Knight's Tale." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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"L.A. Confidential": Character Ethics
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5 pages in length. The film L.A. Confidential explores the depths of man's ethical concerns in relation to his own existence and how his actions influence issues in his own life. Conspicuously absent from the movie is any depiction of morally upstanding law enforcement representatives whose primary motivation is to see justice served; rather, the subplots revolve around each character's ability to fully appreciate the aspects of personal ethics and social morality. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCconfi.rtf

"Las luces de Bohemia" by Valle-Inclan
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A 5 page paper which examines the importance of the last scene of Valle-Inclan's play "Las luces de Bohemia." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAinclan.rtf

"Lean on Me"
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This 5 page paper discusses the film "Lean on Me" and argues that it should be on the 100 Best Films list, not for its content but for the discussions it can provoke. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVLeanMe.rtf

"Los Vendidos" by Luis Valdez
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A 5 page paper which examines the play "Los Vendidos" by Luis Valdez. The paper approaches the play with a feminist criticism as well as discusses some thematic elements such as symbolism, irony, conflict, and setting. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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"MacArthur's Children"
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5 pages in length. Masahiro Shinoda's 1984 film production of "MacArthur's Children" addresses these postwar changes as they relate to a small Japanese village that has been overtaken by MacArthur's troops. Through humor and drama combined, "MacArthur's Children" poses many questions yet offers few answers. No bibliography.
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"Madame Butterfly" and "True West"
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A 5 page paper which examines the two productions "Madame Butterfly" and "True West" and illustrates how the two are very similar in terms of presenting dual nature as it relates to humans, no matter their culture. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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"Manchurian Candidate" and "Libation Bearers"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the parallels the film "Manchurian Candidate" and Aeschylus' "Libation Bearers" of the fifth century. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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"Mankind" and "Everyman"
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This 3 page paper discusses two morality plays, "Mankind" and the classic "Everyman." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Mary Silliman's War" and "The Way of Duty"
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A 6 page paper which compares the film "Mary Silliman's War" to the book which the film was based on. The book is "The Way of Duty" by Joy and Richard Buel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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"Masks in Modern Drama" by Susan Harris Smith
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A 12 page paper which examines chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Susan Harris Smith's book "Masks in Modern Drama." No additional sources cited.
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"National Geographic": Political Propaganda or Insight into the Exotic and Fascinating?
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A 6 page discussion of the criticism that has been waged by some authors against "National Geographic". Analyzing those criticisms and evaluating them against one specific article in particular this paper concludes that "National Geographic" is not a political publication and it is not intended to be. The publication's "images are formed, selected and controlled, purveyed and read" (as one author has contended) all right but they are presented for the specific purpose of giving us a view of the exotic and the interesting not the political and controversial. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPntlGeo.rtf

"Naturalism" in Two Strindberg Plays.
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(5 pp) In the he late 1880s Strindberg began to experiment with free verse and created the great dramas The Father (1887), Miss Julie (1888), and Creditors (1888). The Father vividly expresses Strindberg's view of the war between the sexes, in which he saw man as victimized by woman. Miss Julie is a psychological study of the seduction of an upper-class woman by an insensitive chauffeur. This discussion will look at the naturalism shown in both plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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"Naturalism" in Two Strindberg Plays.
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(5 pp) In the he late 1880s Strindberg began to experiment with free verse and created the great dramas The Father (1887), Miss Julie (1888), and Creditors (1888). The Father vividly expresses Strindberg's view of the war between the sexes, in which he saw man as victimized by woman. Miss Julie is a psychological study of the seduction of an upper-class woman by an insensitive chauffeur. This discussion will look at the naturalism shown in both plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBstrnbR.doc

"Noises Off"
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A 3 page paper which discusses the play "Noises Off." The paper discusses relevant details of the script and the production, what the script and the production are seeking to achieve, and what elements of the script and the production are successful, or otherwise, in achieving the goal of this theatrical event. bibliography lists 1 source.
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"Norma Rae": Significance to Contemporary Worker Welfare
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A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. No additional sources are listed.
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"NY Undercover" and "NYPD Blue"
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A 10 page paper which analyzes the television shows "NY Undercover" and NYPD Blue." The paper discusses several episodes of the shows, and also address what makes these shows so popular today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAnypdblue.wps

"O Brother Where Art Thou?"
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This 3 page paper discusses the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" and provides a brief psychiatric analysis of the character of Baby Face Nelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Oedipus Tyrannus": Guilt and Innocence
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This 3 page paper discusses the issues of guilt and innocence with regard to the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVOTGilt.rtf

"On the Waterfront" and American Criminal Justice Policy
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This 5 page report discusses the 1954Elia Kazan film "On the Waterfront" starring Marlon Brando. The paper focuses on the film's impact in terms of increasing the awareness of the American public regarding organized crime and policies related to criminal justice policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwaterF.rtf

"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
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"Pearl Harbor": A Critique of the Historical Accuracy of this Popular Movie
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A 3 page critique of the approach taken by Director Michael Bay in recreating one of the most important events history. Not only does Bay choose to emphasize romance over historical detail, the historical detail that he does provide is riddled with inaccuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Peeping Tom"
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An 8 page paper which examines the film "Peeping Tom" as it relates to the castigation of the audience. The paper illustrates how the creators of the film offer up the film through a method of approach which allows us to objectify the events we see transpire before us. Through this method of approach the audience becomes guilty of voyeurism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Peony Pavilion" & Confucianism
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A 4 page research paper that analyzes the 400 year-old Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion, in regards to how it reflects Confucianism. Also the writer discusses the music and style of this work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Prime Suspect": Triangle Between And Among Characters Jane Tennison, George Marlow And Bill Otley
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5 pages in length. The multiple elements that comprise the triangle between and among Jane Tennison, Bill Otley and George Marlow in Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect 1 clearly address both blatant and underlying issues of sexism, social patriarchy, personal priority and overall acceptance. The level of intolerance surrounding each of these issues speaks to a deeper understanding of just how human nature responds to circumstances that are not only out of their control but also outside of their scope of approval. No additional sources cited.
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"Project Runway" - The Process
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3 pages in length. Reality television has become a most permanent part of contemporary popular culture for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the chance to watch others be challenged, humiliated and panicked from the comfort and safety of home. The extent to which this type of programming taps into morbid curiosity inherent to the human species is both grand and far-reaching; that viewers want contestants to win but also to have their greatest vulnerabilities exposed speaks to the duality of why reality shows are so intriguing. One of the most unique premises is found on "Project Runway" where designer wannabes are pitted against one another with the intent of garnering the winning panel votes at the end of the show and earning a much-coveted career boost into the fashion world. The road to reach the runway, however, is paved with numerous hazards that try to detour them from their collective objective. No bibliography.
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"Psycho" with Reference to Walters
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This 10 page paper discusses Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "Psycho" with reference to Roger Walters's principles of broadcast writing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Regarding Henry"
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5 pages in length. Regarding Henry, a film that stars Harrison Ford as the main character Henry Turner, receives a life-altering gunshot wound to the head that all but transforms him from the materialistic, insensitive individual to one filled with the warmth and compassion of an untainted child. Having lost recollection of his entire life prior to the shooting, Henry forges a path of renewal amid an otherwise unknown existence; only from memories told to him by his wife Sarah (Annette Bening) and daughter Rachel (Mikki Allen) is he able to piece together any semblance of a life he knows nothing about. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Salaam Bombay"
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A 5 page summary and review of the film "Salaam Bombay." Bibliography lists 1 source.
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"Saving Private Ryan": An Analysis of the Graphic Depictions of Violence
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A 5 page contention that Speilburg's depiction of violence is a warranted tactic in a truly realistic portrayal of war. This movie is one of the most realistic ever produced on World War II and much of that realism is attributable to Speilburg's refusal to tone down the violence as so many filmmakers before him have done. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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"Shogun" The Miniseries: Cultural Significance
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5 pages in length. The cultural significance of the miniseries "Shogun" as it relates to this particular period in Japanese history addresses two of the most defining elements of one's existence: power and pride. Clearly, the manner by which Richard Chamberlain's character – John Blackthorne – is involuntarily thrust into the middle of an impassioned battle between two mighty opponents demonstrates just how important omnipotent power was during feudal Japan. No additional sources cited.
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