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An Analysis of the Use of Violence in "Once Upon a Time in America"
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A 5 page analysis of violence as a factor in fiction and real life. This paper uses violence as portrayed in this film as an explanation for similar types of violence notable in real life. The role of affiliation as a factor in breeding moral ambiguity is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPvioAme.rtf

An Argument on the Facts about “Fantasy Violence”
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This 5 page report discusses Richard Rhodes’ contribution to the New York Times “Op/Ed” pages for September 17, 2000, in which he presents the opinion that the current debate regarding the violence depicted in television, movies, and video games and its relationship to violent behavior in both children and adults. The article is analyzed in terms of the resources used for the argument and their effectiveness and does not support or negate Rhodes’ “opinion.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWfvioln.wps

An Autumn Afternoon by Yasujiro Ozu
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Yasujiro Ozu's film "Sanma No Aji" or "An Autumn Afternoon." This paper considers the photography, the mise-en-scene, the movement, editing, and sound utilized in the film.
Filename: MHOzuYas.wps

Analyses of 2 German Movies
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A 10 page film review and analysis of 2 German films. Naked Among Wolves (1963) (6 pages) and Born in '45 (1966) (4 pages). The writer focuses on several specific scenes in each movie, analyzing camera angles, lighting and how these factors express cinematic themes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh2gflms.rtf

Analysis and Critique of Barry Levinson’s Film, “Wag the Dog”
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A 6 page paper which examines the film’s plot, the director’s approach to the subject matter and the portrayal of the media and journalists to evaluate whether they were realistic or if they reflected any particular bias, critiques the film to consider whether or not it can be recommended and offers three conclusions related to media and politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGwagdog.rtf

Analysis of “Farewell My Concubine (Ba Wang Bie)”
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A 5 page paper which examines the opening and closing scenes of the film, and also considers a thought-provoking aspect of the film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGfarewl.rtf

Analysis of “Mr. Strehlow’s Films”
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A 5 page paper which examines the series of documentary films that captured the life, customs and rituals of the Australian aborigines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGmrstre.rtf

Analysis of “Pulp Fiction” and the Transformation of Jules
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This 5 page report discusses the 1994, Quentin Tarantino movie “Pulp Fiction” and the character of Jules Winnfield. Postmodernism serves as the primary context in which a character such as Jules is moving through his “journey.” Regardless of his reprehensible actions, he is part of a particular aspect of modern life which, for him and his partners has both meaning and depth. His realization of the possibility and even the likelihood of miracles is, in itself, a miracle. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWpulpfi.rtf

Analysis of "The Burning Bed"
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This 5 page paper discusses the 1984 TV movie "The Burning Bed" with regard to the social responsibilities, values and ideas of the characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVBrnBed.rtf

Analysis of 1992 Film Based on John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men”
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A 3 page paper which compares the novel with Gary Sinise’s 1992 film adaptation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGmicemen.rtf