“Excalibur” the Movie and "Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur": A Comparison of Two Depictions of Arthurian Legend
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An 8 page review of two different depictions of Arthurian legend. Released in 1981 by director and producer John Boorman, “Excalibur” ranks as one of the most historically accurate films ever created regarding the historical setting for Arthurian legend. While the film has the advantage of color movie photography and sound over the 1998 "Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur" by Bernard Cornwell, each is tremendously effective in their depiction of myth and historical circumstance and setting. No additional sources are listed.
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“Existentialism in Cameron’s Titanic”
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A five page paper which considers John-Paul Sartre’s philosophy of existentialism as applied to the character of Jack in the film Titanic. The paper gives an overview of the existentialist definitions of anguish, abandonment and despair and looks at the ways in which they can be applied to Jack’s interaction with Rose, and his motivations in ensuring her survival. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLsartretitanic.wps

“Female sexuality and violence in Carrie and The Exorcist”
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A five page paper which compares the themes of sexuality and violence in Carrie and The Exorcist, in terms of the way in which the main characters are developed in a way which portrays the dark and demonic side of the female nature, and the different treatments which the two directors use to elucidate this theme. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLcarrie.wps

“Freudian Interpretation of Good Will Hunting”
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A five page paper which looks at the Freudian elements of the film Good Will Hunting, and assesses the character of Will and his development throughout the narrative from a Freudian perspective, in terms of such psychological defence mechanisms as repression and projection in his relationships with other characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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“FRIENDS” AND RELATIONSHIPS TO REALITY
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This paper examines the television show "Friends" and discusses the accuracy of its portrayal of the 20-something generation. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTfrieso.rtf

“Gattaca”: A Review of the 1997 Science Fiction Movie
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A 5 page overview of the plot and underlying message of the Columbia Pictures movie by director-writer Andrew Niccol. Outlines the main events of the movie noting the intense philosophical examination of the potential horrors of genetic engineering. Enticingly presents the questions of whether “perfect” genes indeed make an individual “perfect” and whether the human spirit is stronger than genetic code. Bibliography lists 2 sources. PPgattac.rtf
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“Gattaca”: Analysis
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This 3 page paper discusses some of the themes, characterizations, symbols and sound design in the film “Gattaca.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVGattca.rtf

“Good Night, Good Luck”
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A 3 page paper on the film “Good Night, Good Luck.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAgood5.rtf

“Historical interpretation in film”
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A six page paper which looks at the way in which historical events can be interpreted in film, and to what extent these can be depicted accurately given the constraints of the socio-cultural element in which the films are made and the degree to which films with a historical setting can be allotted the same credibility as source material as academic texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLHistfilm.rtf

“Homer’s Odyssey and Coen’s ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”
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A paper which considers whether Coen’s film ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou?’ could be considered as a modern version of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, in terms of such aspects as narrative structure, themes, character development and the correspondences between the salient elements of the poem and the film.
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“House of Sand”
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This 4 page paper discusses the meaning of the Brazilian film “House of Sand.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVhsesnd.rtf

“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

“Innocence Lost: The Verdict”: A Review of the PBS Film Documenting a Child Sexual Abuse Case in North Carolina
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A 5 page overview of the film. The author of this paper relates the major events of the film and compares it to the HBO docudrama “The McMartin Trial”. In each film the subject is the alleged sexual abuse of children. In “Innocence Lost” the accused, Robert Kelly is found guilty despite the existence of practically no hard evidence. In “The McMartin Trial” the members of the McMartin family are absolved of guilt. This paper emphasizes the relative worth of the documentary verses the docudrama format and concludes that while Kelly serves his consecutive life sentences in jail, the McMartin’s serve theirs in an environment in which they will never be able to fully escape societal suspicion and disdain despite their proclaimed innocence. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPinnoce.rtf

“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

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