"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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"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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"Salaam Bombay"
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A 5 page summary and review of the film "Salaam Bombay." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAsalaam.rtf

"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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"Short Cuts:" Book and Film
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A 5 page paper comparing one of Raymond Carver's stories to its counterpart in Robert Altman's film of the same name. The film has been hailed as an example of creative genius, but it appears to be little more than a big-screen version of daytime TV. The story discussed is Carver's "Jerry and Betty and Sam," in which (book) Al becomes (film) Gene. Both react to crises in their lives by having affairs, alienating their families and generally spending far too much energy in their own self-absorption. The paper acknowledges critical acclaim but reserves praise. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Singin' In The Rain": Establishing A Genre Movie
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9 pages in length. Love abounds when Don (Gene Kelly) expresses his love for Cathy (Debbie Reynolds) in the deserted stage room while singing "You Were Meant For Me" in the 1952 musical Singin' in the Rain. Understanding how the scene's theatrical presence seems to exemplify the workings of a genre movie encourages one to refer extensively to the specific textual characteristics such as lighting, framing, editing, camera work, as well as indicating how textual features may be related to broader questions such as ideology, generic conventions, visual style and narrative structure. Experiencing this particular scene is much more than merely watching two actors complete their routine; rather, everything about that stage -- from the lighting to the sets to the scenery -- plays an enormous role in the overall genre appeal. Without appropriate appearances to effectuate the scene's depth, there would exist little cohesion with regard to musical characterization so prevalent to all four genres that this film represents: Classic, Comedy, Music and Romance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. TLCsingn.wps
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"Splendor in the Grass"
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An 8 page paper which discusses the movie "Splendor in the Grass" and further illustrates the works of Elia Kazan, who directed the movie, and William Inge, who wrote the screenplay. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAsplendor.wps

"Story of an Hour," "Araby," and "Casino"
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A 5 page paper which discusses similarities in Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour," James Joyce's "Araby," and the film "Casino." The similarity focused upon is that which illustrates the realization of a truth, often a painfully accepted truth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAchpnhr.rtf

"The Battle Of Algiers" And "Schindler's List": Philosophical And Aesthetic Comparison
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5 pages in length. Gillo Pontecorvo's 1965 movie entitled The Battle of Algiers has long been considered a Third World filmatic experience, failing to compete with Steven Spielberg's Hollywood treatment of Schindler's List. The obvious documentary-type style of Pontecorvo's creation detracts from the overall emotional strength that the director was obviously seeking to achieve. Spielberg, on the other hand, utilized the depth and breadth of geography and environmental factors as a means by which to evoke his desired objective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"The Damned"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the political aspects of "The Damned," a film directed by Luchino Visconti and produced in 1969. The address of political turmoil can be seen, in its most obvious form, through the presence of the Nazis, but the political climate and underlying issues of concern also address the social political aspects of homosexuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Greatest Othello?" -- Laurence Olivier's 1965 Film
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This 4 page report discusses Sir Laurence Olivier's 1965 film version of Shakespeare's "Othello." The film is something of a hybrid in that it is actually a filming of the stage production by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWothLO.rtf

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow": Short Story and Film
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A 5 page paper which compares the short story, by Washington Irving, and the film version, directed by Tim Burton, of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAdepp.rtf