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The Strong Roles of the Female Characters in The Birds, a Film by Alfred Hitchcock (528 words, 2 pages)

After watching the flick The Birds, it was noticeable how strong the female characters were and how colossal their overall roles were. That also stood to show how weak of roles the women in The Birds, the short story, played. The women, in the movie The Birds, were strong characters ... Read More

The Psychotic Break of Howard Beale in Network, a Film by Sidney Lumet (820 words, 3 pages)

Character Analysis Howard BealeHoward Beale was the network news anchorman on UBS TV, one who had tremendous ratings and a popular place in TV news. This was, however, up until the year 1969, when Howards ratings began to decline. Only a year afterwards, his wife died as well, leaving him ... Read More

The Turning Point in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a Film by John Ford (1020 words, 3 pages)

The Man who Shot Liberty Valance is one of John Fords most introspective and thoughtful westerns it tackles a period in history that was a tumultuous one. In the West, there was a turning point between the manners in which order was maintained. This film depicts that turning point, as ... Read More

The Last Great Manhunt of the West in Tell Them Willie Boy is Here, a Film by Abraham Polonsky (1164 words, 4 pages)

Tell Them Willie Boy is Here is a 1969 film that depicts the 1909 manhunt for a Chemehuevi Indian named Willie Boy. To many, this Abraham Polonsky film depicts what many consider to be the last great manhunt of the West. In Willie Boys story, both in the film adaption ... Read More

The Social Realism of the Film Submarine, Directed by Richard Ayonade (1855 words, 7 pages)

Final PaperBritish cinema is renowned for having a distinct character, regarded as funnier and grittier than its American counterpart. Through the use of social realism, British cinema attempts to reimagine the values present within a nation through telling unexpected stories of society and individual lives. What is often unexpected about ... Read More

A Review of White Man’s Burden, a Drama Film with Reversed Stereotypes and Roles of African Americans and Caucasians in Society (307 words, 1 pages)

We watched an in-class movie called White Mans Burden. The premise of this movie was what life would be in an alternate universe where the stereotypical Caucasian and African-American roles in society were reversed. The African-Americans were living luxuriously and in wealth while the Caucasians were living in poverty-living paycheck ... Read More

The Issues with the Rise of the Black Community in Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin, a Film by Tariq Nasheed (992 words, 4 pages)

For centuries, people of color have been oppressed by systems built not to support them, but to keep them down. Hidden Colors 2 The Triumph of Melanin, directed by Tariq Nasheed and released on December 6, 2012, focuses on issues plaguing the rise of the black community and makes us ... Read More

A Comparison of the Film Conjuring and the Story The Feather Pillow (530 words, 2 pages)

I watch horror movies because I vicariously want to experience complex and emotional contents. Conjuring in particular is one horror movie that gives me these experiences. This movie is scary in ways that I will explain in this essay. It is common in some ways to the story The Feather ... Read More

A Review of Swing Vote, a Satirical Comedy-Drama Film by Joshua Michael Stern (404 words, 2 pages)

Swing Vote was about the journey of a man named Bud and his daughter Molly, as he single handedly decides the results of a national presidential election. At the beginning of the film, Bud is very out of touch not only with the world of politics, but also with his ... Read More

The Effects of Prisonization, Importation and Mortification on Inmates on the Example of Animal Factory, a Crime Drama Film by Steve Buscemi (1056 words, 5 pages)

Animal Factory RevisionPrisons are defined as correctional facilities used for long-term and convicted offenders (Stohr Walsh, 2016). Every incarcerated individual must cope with the pains of imprisonment the deprivation of liberty, goods and services, heterosexual relationships, the autonomy, and deprivation of security (Stohr Walsh, 2016). In the film Animal Factory, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Embodiment of Whiteness in Pretty Woman, a Romantic Comedy Film by Garry Marshall (514 words, 2 pages)

Micro-Essay 8The cultural associations made with whiteness in film are represented by health, purity, cleanliness, light, and knowledge. These traits embody the cultural construction of whiteness as seen in film. Western culture sees whiteness as a norm and measures all other groups against it. For example a white person may ... Read More

The Stereotypical Portrayal of Black Characters in The Hangover, a Comedy Film by Todd Phillips (577 words, 2 pages)

Micro Essay 7Black stereotypes are often conveyed similarly throughout film. Black characters often fall victim to these stereotypes and lack the complexity given to a character of another race. James Snead describes this as a metaphysical stasis, or the cemented social status of blacks depicted in films. As noted by ... Read More

The Reality That the American Dream Doesn’t Supply Happiness in American Beauty, a Film by Sam Mendes (558 words, 2 pages)

Sam Mendes compelling film, American Beauty, reveals that the white picket fence American dream doesn't necessarily supply happiness to life. Full opportunity and social success, the exact concept of the American dream, is the particular mindset destroying the most significance of goals in life happiness. This film takes the prospectors ... Read More

The Flaws and Misunderstandings of the Christian Church in For the Bible Told Me So, a Film by Daniel G. Karslake (699 words, 2 pages)

The film, For The Bible Told Me So, directed by Daniel G. Karslake introduced the many misunderstandings and flaws of the Christian church, and acknowledged its obligation to remain contextual and sensitive to the time period in which the Bible is being interpreted. After reading Patrick S. Chengs chapter, Lesbian, ... Read More

The Good and Bad Aspects of the Film Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Novel Pride and Prejudice (1650 words, 6 pages)

As film and television increasingly becomes a more apparent component in modern culture, the appreciation of literature and reading in general is being compromised. However, in an attempt to restore respect, classic canonical texts are being transformed into contemporary cinematic adaptations. British novelist, Jane Austen, made a significant impact on ... Read More

The Ease of Acquiring Firearms in America and the United States as a Violent Nation in Bowling for Columbine, a Documentary Film by Michael Moore (399 words, 2 pages)

Bowling for columbine essay Bowling for Columbine is a documentary film written, directed,produced by, and starring Michael Moore. It won numerous awards, includingan Academy Award for Best Documentary Features, and the Csar Award forBest Foreign Film. From this movie, I learned that it is very easy toacquire a firearm in ... Read More

A Film Review on the Life of Jeremiah Johnson (923 words, 4 pages)

Jeremiah Johnson The central historic figure of this film is Jeremiah Johnson, a furtrapper living in and exploring the Rocky Mountains in the mid-1800's. Thefilm is based on two novels, Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher, and Crow Killerby Raymond W.Thorp. Crow Killer is based on the true story of a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film Adaptation of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a Film by Garth Jennings (1644 words, 6 pages)

DON'T PANIC Epilogue to a Series of Various Frustrating English Papers The novel Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was written by DouglasAdams and first published in 1979. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy isa hilarious and improbable science fiction story starring Arthur Dent, anEarthman who wakes up one day to ... Read More

The Tale of Forbidden Love in Princess Raccoon, a Film by Seijun Suzuki (604 words, 2 pages)

Princess Raccoon Review "Princess Raccoon" is a musical love story based on Japanese folklore.However, this statement barely begins to describe the intricacies of thistruly unique film. To the average American audience it may seem obscure,however the cultural differences will not stop the moviegoer fromexperiencing breathtaking visuals and odd yet catchy ... Read More

An Analysis of the Portrayal of the Character of Johnnie in The General, a Film by Buster Keaton (627 words, 2 pages)

The General (1926), Buster Keatons silent action comedy, was very poorly received upon its initial release. The big production and plot was too much for audiences of the time to expect from a comedy film, and they were often left a bit confused. Now, The General is considered one of ... Read More

A Short Review of Thirty Two Things About Glenn Gould, a Film by Francois Girard (543 words, 2 pages)

Thirty Two Short Films about Glenn Gould (1993) is a very peculiar film that is designed to give people a look into the equally peculiar life of the Canadian concert pianist Glenn Gould. One of the most famous pianists of all time, Glenn Gould was very well known for his ... Read More

The Influence of Social Media on Younger Generations in the Film Generation Like (662 words, 2 pages)

In Generation Like (2014), filmmakers took a look at the rising popularity of various forms of social media, and how they affect todays younger generation. Douglas Rushkoff interviewed many people with the goal of showing how they were influenced by social media, popular online personalities, and brands. Frontline used the ... Read More

The Consequences of Going Against Your Conscience in Pinocchio, a Film by Walt Disney Productions (591 words, 2 pages)

Pinocchio (1940) is the tale of a simple woodworker, Geppetto, who wishes that his little wooden creation would become a real boy. Pinocchio himself is immature and nave to the ways of the world, and another character, Jiminy Cricket, is appointed as his conscience. He then goes on an adventure, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Cinematography in Mad Max: Fury Road, a Film by George Miller (588 words, 2 pages)

Mad Max Fury Road (2015) is a post-apocalyptic action film set in a desert wasteland where all natural resources are severely depleted. Director George Miller and his team worked so hard on creating the world of the film, and it paid off the film won six Academy Awards and received ... Read More

A Personal Opinion on the Criteria That Make a Film Good (1395 words, 4 pages)

I am pretty predictable when it comes to the movies that I see. I jump at the chance to see a movie similar to my favorites films such as Mad Max Fury Road (2015), Interstellar (2014), The Matrix (1999), Inception (2010), and Prometheus (2012). I go to these movies primarily ... Read More

The Theme of the Relation Between War and the Loss of Innocence in Andrei Tarkovsky’s Film Ivan’s Childhood (424 words, 2 pages)

Andrei Tarkovskys first major film, Ivans Childhood (1962), offers an interesting look into the Soviet perspective of war specifically, the feelings and life of Soviet soldiers during World War II. While thinking about postwar-American society seems to bring to mind feelings of triumph and celebration, a country and people such ... Read More

The Negligence in A Civil Action, a Film by Steven Zaillian (1236 words, 5 pages)

A Civil ActionIn the film A Civil Action, there are several examples of negligence that appear to be crucial to the Beatrice Foods and W.R. Grace and Company vs. the families of the victims of Woburn, Massachusetts trial. There are other components of the legal system that appear as well ... Read More

The Epic Heroes of the Mexican-American War in The Alamo, a Film by John Wayne (512 words, 2 pages)

The Mexican-American War was an important time for the United States and most importantly the Republic of Texas. Thousands of lives were lost in this war however it was not in vain. After spending a very long period of time fighting peace was made between both sides creating the Treaty ... Read More

Patriotism and the Historical Inaccuracies in The Patriot, a Film by Roland Emmerich (606 words, 2 pages)

The Revolutionary War was a very important time for America, it has inspired countless novels and documents, and even films. In the film, The Patriot, directed by Roland Emmerich features star actors such as Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs, etc. From the controversial comparison of the British army to ... Read More

A Review of Cold Mountain, a Film by Anthony Minghella (656 words, 2 pages)

Classic love story mixed with Civil War action makes for a recipe of pure awesomeness. This movie was definitely a real tearjerker as well as inspiring. Cold Mountain, a film directed by Anthony Minghella starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Rene Zellweger, portrays a love story between a belle and ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013