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"King Kong" - the Movie, 2007.
This review of "King Kong" explores human - animal relationships in the film.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes Peter Jackson's film "King Kong". Specifically it discusses human/animal relationships in the film, which the author views as the key to the plot and theme of the movie. The author also uses Anna's relationship with Kong as an example of finding the good in others.
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"At home on the Skull Island Kong is a fearsome creature. He is also the dominant animal on the island and has control over all the other beasts, and the humans, too. They all acquiesce to him and worship him. Thus, in his own environment he is truly "king," and so, he cannot cope with being caged and gawked at by onlookers. He is no longer in control of anything, and this sets the stage for all the human and animal relationships in the film. By removing Kong from his native environment, the loose the "beast" so to speak and they pave the way for the inevitable conclusion. Kong does not belong in the city any more than the filmmakers belong in the jungles of Skull Island. Bringing his back to captivity places them in control over the beast, and of course, he will do anything he can to survive and return to his home. He is not a domestic animal, and he should not be expected to adapt. He is not adaptable, he has always made others adapt to his wishes and demands. "
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Leadership Styles, 2007.
This paper examines various forms of leadership and their functions.
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines the film "Hoosiers," which shows that different leadership styles are effective in different situations. The paper discusses how the main character, Dale, employs the authoritarian style of leadership throughout most of the film. The paper shows that despite the fact that it initially fuels the flames of the already-existing hostility of both the team and community, it is ultimately the best style to use in these circumstances. The paper discusses the style of leadership suitable for supervising criminals, which would be authoritative or authoritarian that could be changed if prisoners show themselves trustworthy to a degree appropriate for taking responsibility. The paper relates that in supervising a team of officers, it is probably best to use the authoritarian style initially, but this can vary as appropriate to each individual situation.
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"Dale initially uses an authoritarian leadership style, bordering on the autocratic. This is the result of the extreme hostility that both the townspeople and the players display towards him. The authoritarian style is necessary in order to establish Dale's position as an authority in his field. Although it does little to endear the coach to those who make themselves his enemies, this leadership style proves effective in terms of results: under Norman's leadership, the team wins the 1952 Indiana State Championship."
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Women in Mafia Movies, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of women in three movies with a mafia theme.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how Mafia movies portray women. Through an examination of movies such as 'Prizzi's Honor', 'The Godfather' and 'Casino', this paper explores how gangster films both uphold and challenge the traditional roles of women in Italian American societies.
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"Women who were not sexual objects are then the "good wives" and the mothers. The movie Casino implies, for example, that one of the reasons why Ginger is a bad mother is due to her desire to be ogled. A woman who revels in her sexuality clearly cannot fulfill the mother role. In The Godfather, Mama Corleone was the best characterization of the mother figure - a nurturing woman who was therefore worthy of the respect of her sons. Even the portrayal of the role of Kay changed from The Godfather I to its sequel, The Godfather II. In the first movie, Kay was the girlfriend who was the outsider. They had a few tender moments together, but nothing overtly sexual. In the second movie, Kay's character is pregnant, and even the few playful scenes from the first movie were no longer depicted."
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Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream", 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts Shakespear's original version of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" with the film version.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how both the film and the original version of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "A Midsummer's Night Dream" use the same words to tell a tale of temporarily thwarted young love. Yet, there are many differences the paper illustrates. The paper explains that because the film uses visual images to illustrate the words of the Shakespearean play and makes use of selective cutting to emphasize certain scenes over others, the film offers a more selective view of dreams and dreaming as opposed to the play that is viewed in its complete and uncut form.
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"The nature of cinema allows the director of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" to make the fairies, such as Titania, Oberon, and Puck seem much more fantastical in contrast to the earth-bound mortals. The fairies float; strange, beautiful lights surround them. Yet in this rendition, they lose some of the earthier, humorous, and more interesting mortal qualities in contrast to the warring fairy characters in the play."
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British Cinema, 2007.
This paper discusses the unimpressive history of film in Great Britain.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper portrays how, despite considerable recent inroads into the film industry by other nations and by the independent film movement, 'Hollywood' and 'America' remain synonymous in many movie-going minds with the cinemas and movies. The paper discusses the contributions of the British film industry and why America remains the leader. The paper describes a pattern of establishing success in England and then moving onto better-funded Hollywood that has remained up until this day, for both actors and directors. The paper concludes that although protectionism from the government may not be the answer, better funding may be the only way for England to compete on equal terms with America's cinema industry.
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"Although Great Britain produced many films during the early days of silent film shorts, the 1920s British film indusry experienced a recession caused by the influx of superior United States comedies, as well as American business practices. The Cinemotograph Film Act of 1927, introduced to bolster the national film industry in Great Britian, required that UK cinemas show a certain percentage of British films for a duration of ten years."
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Sociology and Film, 2007.
An application of different sociological perspectives to film.
1,078 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines various different sociological theories such as conflict theory, classical Marxist theory and functionalism and attempts to apply them to some classic movies such as "Rambo", "Rocky", "Star Wars" and "Pretty Woman".
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"In all conflict theory, the dominant group, whether the monarch or as in Marx, the bourgeois, influences the discourse of popular culture so that a self-serving ideology is perpetuated and used to keep the masses in check. The most famous expression of this in Marx was that of religion, which Marx called the opiate of the masses. However, had Marx lived to see the spectacle of popular films such as "Rambo" and "Rocky" Marx would likely have called the modern cinema an even better vehicle of bourgeois ideology, and called movie popcorn an even better source of ideological opium than salvation. "
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The Real Saving Private Ryan, 2007.
This paper compares the film "Saving Private Ryan" to real events that took place during World War II.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of film and reality. Specifically, the paper compares the film "Saving Private Ryan" to the real events that inspired the story. The writer notes that many people might not know that Stephen Spielberg's film "Saving Private Ryan" is based at least in part on a real occurrence during World War II. The writer points out that the actual man rescued was Sergeant Frederick "Fritz" Niland, a member of the 101st Airborne and one of four brothers fighting during World War II. The writer discusses that "Saving Private Ryan" is a consummate war film that graphically points out the horror and brutality that is war. The writer also notes that it is a loving tribute to family and how important family is to the fabric of America. In addition, the writer claims that it is a story of courage - courageous men who fight for what is right and the rights of others to keep the world free. The writer concludes that living to tell the story is a great gift, and perhaps the greatest gift Fritz Niland gave to the world after his story became public.
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"The premise for the story is pure fairy tale, and yet the graphic depictions of war make it one of the most historically accurate and difficult war films to view without wincing. It shows the senseless slaughter and destruction, and is not a film any viewer can soon forget. Therefore, while most of the situations and the characters are all fiction, there is much in the film that is real, frightening, and memorable. Spielberg knows how to tell a story masterfully, and he knew a good story when he found one. The real story of Fritz might not be the stuff of films, so Spielberg took real events and wove his own version of events around them to create something important and meaningful."
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Richard Addinsell, 2007.
This paper discusses the life and achievements of composer Richard Addinsell.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper relates that in the past few centuries, there have been countless classical composers whose music has inspired and encouraged populations around the globe. One such composer is Richard Addinsell, whose legendary works have provided entertainment for moviegoers and theater-attendants for generations. The paper reveals that he is credited for over 40 film scores and he successfully wrote music for nearly every genre in film, from historical documentaries to light hearted comedies. The paper details his personal history and his rise to fame. The paper concludes that his level of skill as well as his ability to orchestrate music flawlessly and seamlessly has made Richard Addinsell a composer to be remembered and revered for generations.
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"Addinsell's music was primarily written for piano, either in solo or duet, as well as for orchestras or ensembles. Varying from passionate, somber pieces of tragedy to light-hearted pieces for comedy to slow moving waltzes, Addinsell's musical style is varied and versatile, which are the qualities that allowed his career to thrive in the film industry. Paid by the film studios for specific works, the funding from such endeavors allowed him to write music for less lucrative genres such as theater and radio. As a modern classical composer, Addinsell was able to combine the richness of piano with full orchestra accompaniment to provide thundering war marches, when required, or to use a simple single piano to show a softer, more subtle element of a film."
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Genetic Nightmares, 2007.
An examination of the film "Gattaca" by A. Niccol, 1997.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper describes how the film "Gattaca" is a look into a possible future based on the concerns people have today about DNA testing, genetic engineering, privacy and similar issues. The paper discusses how the film raises a number of questions about what these trends might lead to in the near future and the film plays directly on fears that have been expressed by many people today. The world depicted in the film is centered on a huge corporation that monitors its employees closely and that makes decisions on the basis of genetics. The paper highlights the danger that a few scientific facts can become an excuse for unlimited social control.
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"The main character is Vincent, who has found a way around the system and is passing as a man named Jerome. Every morning, he goes through a ritual to install the hair, skin cells, and urine of a crippled man named Jerome, a man who would have had a bright future if he had not been crippled in an accident. Jerome dreams of going into space, which is the business of Gattaca, and he is about to fulfill that dream unless he is uncovered and his true genetic make-up discovered. This might happen because the director of the project has been murdered, and the police investigation could discover the truth about Vincent's DNA."
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American Dream and Criminology, 2006.
This paper examines how the American dream may relate to crime.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the theory, proposed by Steven F. Messner and Richard Rosenfeld, that the American dream may in fact be a major causal factor in crime and criminal behavior. The writer explains that this theory, known as institutional anomie theory or more simply as the American dream theory, suggests that the relentless pursuit of material success creates anomie, a state of social lawlessness. Further, the writer notes that anomie in turn causes crime, which is in many cases the easiest and quickest way of fulfilling the American dream. The writer also discusses this theory as depicted in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film 'Goodfellas'. The writer concludes that policy changes need to be targeted at restructuring social norms, values and beliefs.
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"Moreover, Messner and Rosenfeld point out that the values and beliefs underlying the American Dream also erode cultural values and subsequently lead to anomie. The American Dream has led to enormous structural changes within American society, and nearly every political, economic, social, and even spiritual institution operates under its spell. Messner and Rosenfeld's theories can be illuminated through the depiction of organized crime in films such as Martin Scorcese's 1990 Goodfellas, starring Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, and Joe Pesci. Based on the true story of Henry Hill, Goodfellas illustrates how the American Dream is a major causal factor in criminal behavior, showing also how law enforcement institutions cannot adequately address crime without there first being a major upheaval of values, norms, and beliefs in the society."
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"Tunes of Glory", 2006.
A discussion of the theme of managerial failure in the film "Tunes of Glory".
709 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses the film "Tunes of Glory" by Ronald Neame. The paper discusses the theme of managerial failure in putting particular individuals in positions of authority when they are not suited for that sort of responsibility or assignment. The paper discusses the consequences of this managerial failure.
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"Jock Sinclair, for instance, gains his position without being prepared for it. For one thing, he drinks more than he should. For another, he is put in charge of a peacetime unit when that is not what he wants to do at all. His lack of desire for the job is a major reason why he does not do well at it, and it is also a reason why he should not have been given that job in the first place. A prerequisite for being a good manager is to want to be a good manager, and without that desire, Jock will not give the job the attention it requires and deserves."
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Film: "The Caine Mutiny", 2005.
This paper analyzes several management questions regarding the officers and their decisions in the film "The Caine Mutiny", directed by Edward Dmytryk.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the film is based on Herman Wouk's book "The Caine Mutiny", which is one of the best-known fictional works about mutiny and what it involves, and focuses on dramatic but poor management decisions and choices made aboard the ship "Caine" during World War II. The author points out that, although Captain Queeg did suffer some kind of mental disorder and was unfit for command and the officers may have been correct in assuming command, they did not work hard enough to make things right and relate to Queeg; instead, they waited until he actually endangers the ship and then take over. The paper also states that the U.S. Navy was certainly responsible for the situation because they allowed a man like Queeg to command a ship, even if it was a "rust bucket".
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"It is hard to say what the impact of the court martial was on Steve Maryk's career, but common sense would point to his career never making it to the zenith it might have. No matter the outcome, most officers and commanders would probably be afraid to serve with him because he took regulations into his own hands. In fact, at the end, some of his fellow sailors admit they do not like what happened. At a party celebrating his acquittal, one sailor notes, "I defended you, Steve, because I found the wrong man was on trial - so I torpedoed Queeg for you. I had to torpedo him. And I feel sick about it.""
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