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Papers On Film & Television
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'The Sweet Herafter' - Movie By Egoyan, Novel By Banks
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This 6 page report discusses the 1997 movie 'The Sweet Hereafter' that tells the horrendous story of a school bus accident that kills 14 of a small town's children. The bus driver, who survives talks about meeting up with the children again in the 'sweet hereafter.' The writer presents some possibilities as to what she meant by that statement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Sweether.wps
'The Thin Blue Line' vs. 'Brother's Keeper' / Filmmakers' Techniques
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This 7 page essay examines the documentary filmmakers' techniques and approach to their subjects in the films "The Thin Blue Line" (1988), "Brother's Keeper" (1992) and "Let's Get Lost" (1989). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Bluebro.wps
'The Usual Suspects' & 'The Odyssey'
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This 5 page essay discusses the 1995 movie 'The Usual Suspects' and compares Kevin Spacey's character 'Verbal Kint' with Odysseus of 'The Odyssey.' The premise the writer takes is that, in many ways, the stories are almost the same. The writer also shows that there has to be a bit of a scoundrel in every good guy and good in every scoundrel. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Suspody.wps
'Thousand Pieces of Gold' - Analyzed
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This 4 page research paper examines the 1991 film of nineteenth century Asian prejudice in America, Thousand Pieces of Gold. Specifically discussed are the film's opening and closing scenes, asks and answers five questions pertaining to the film, and considers a particularly thought-provoking aspect of the film.
Filename: Thousand.wps
'When Harry Met Sally' -- Social Penetration Theory
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The theory is discussed as exemplified by the lead characters in the movie When Harry Met Sally. The stages of development that Harry and Sally go through in their relationship are illustrated in this 7 page paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Socpen.wps
12 Angry Men
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3 page discussion of the classic 50's film '12 Angry Men'; an examination of the American system of trial by jury and the role that stereotypes and prejudices can ultimately play in the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 12Angrym.rtf
12 Angry Men/Film Analysis
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A 6 page research paper that analyzes the film 12 Angry Men from the perspective of how one juror's leadership influences the dynamics of jury considering a murder case. While, initially, the majority of these jurors simply accept the prosecution's case at face value and are ready to find the young defendant guilty, one juror, juror #8, who is an architect, insists that the jury take their life-and-death responsibility seriously and discuss the merits of the prosecution's case. The writer discusses the leadership principles involved. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kh12men.rtf
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