A Comparative Analysis of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” with Laurence Olivier’s 1948 Film Adaptation
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the two versions by specifically discussing any additions or deletions made in the transference of the play to film and weighs their appropriateness and value, considers the quality of the acting, settings, costumes, background music and cinematography, and contains a reaction to these differing productions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Comparison Between COPS and Roger & Me
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This 5 page paper looks at both types of documentaries and argues that while populist, these examples each depict different political viewpoints. The film Roger & Me by Michael Moore is evaluated along with the Fox television series COPS. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Comparison of Brigden’s “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the Movie “Elizabeth”
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This is a 5 page comparison of Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the film “Elizabeth”. Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” gives a broad historical account of the Tudor era in England during its almost 120 year rule throughout the 15th to early 17th centuries. Brigden’s background knowledge on the Reformation in England at that time is effective but perhaps not properly displayed in her text as much of the religious and political detail was excluded in lieu of the inclusion of selections of poetry and prose from the era to provide the book with more depth and color. Overall, the effect was not well received by the critics who craved more historical detail. The film “Elizabeth” directed by Shekhar Kapur, on the other hand, provides a more in depth look at the political but somewhat more personal details of Elizabeth’s reign from 1558 until her death and the end of the Tudors in 1603. The images portrayed in the film show the often gritty side of the religious fervor which shook Tudor England outside of the political elite emphasized in Brigden’s book. Audiences must be aware however that artistic license may be more in effect in “Elizabeth” however than within Brigden’s historical text but taken together “New Worlds, Lost Worlds” provides a good background for the reign of Elizabeth brought to life in the film “Elizabeth”.
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A Comparison of Documentaries and Fictitious Films
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts documentaries and films based on fiction. The differences are highlighted. Films that use documentary-style techniques, but are fictitious, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Consideration of ‘Mockumentary’ Film
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A 5 page paper which examines the history of what has been dubbed the mockumentary and a consideration of its presence in today’s society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Critical Look at Raging Bull
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This 5 page paper looks at the 1980's film directed by Martin Scorcese. The theme is discussed in depth along with artistic aspects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Discussion Concerning the Utopian Possibilities in Modern Entertainment
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This 10 page paper considers the role of the entertainment, in particular film and hw this may be seen as offering audiences the possibility of Utopia. The paper includes the ideas of Ernst Bloch and Fredric Jameson and uses many films to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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A Look at Mise-en-scene
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of mise-en-scene and how it has been used by directors in early film making as well as by directors in later years. Griffith, Lang and Tarantino are just a handful of the many directors noted in the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A PHILOSOPHICAL PROPOSITION PAPER: DO NOBLE LIES ENCHAIN THE SOUL?
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This 5 page paper compares Plato's Allegory of the Cave to the movie, The Matrix. Emphasis is placed on the question: Do noble likes enchain the soul? Specific examples given from The Matrix and Plato's Cave. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A REVIEW OF FILMS
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This 6 page paper discusses the term 'classic' as it is applied to five films: The Full Monty, My Beautiful Laundrette, Rear Window, Citizen Kane, and The Piano. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Review of the Movie "A Long Kiss Goodnight"
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A 6 page discussion of the 1996 movie, "A Long Kiss Goodnight". Scripted by Shane Black, directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Genna Davis and Samuel L. Jackson this movie is a fast-paced action thriller with little societal value. Outlines the plot and discusses the cinematographic technique. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Rose for Emily: Literature and Film
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily” to the film version of the story. No additional sources cited.
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