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Gibson's Passion of the Christ &Traditional Theology
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A 7 page research paper that discusses the controversy surround the film The Passion of the Christ, produced and directed by Mel Gibson. This movie presents the last twelve hours of Jesus' life, that is, his suffering and crucifixion in a manner that demonizes Jewish authorities of the time. Particularly since all dialogue in the movie is spoken in either Latin or Aramaic (with English subtitles), the film has the "feel" of a documentary and it is likely that many viewers will regard it as an accurate dramatization of the gospel story of Christ's death. This paper compares Gibson's film to accounts of the crucifixion recorded in the Gospels. This comparison shows that Gibson added a great deal more violence than is actually portrayed in the Bible. The theological and racial implications of Gibson's film are then discussed in light of his personal history and background. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khgitheo.rtf

Girl Interrupted
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A 7 page paper that uses the 1999 film Girl Interrupted in order to answer numerous questions that collectively offer a case study of the film's protagonist, Susanna Kaysen. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khgi2.rtf

Girl Interrupted/Treatment Questions
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A 7 page research paper that answers specific questions about this 1999 film that relate it to the treatment of mental illness. The majority of the paper discusses a treatment plan for Antisocial Personal Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khgirlin.rtf

Girl, Interrupted And Borderline Personality
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This 6 page paper discusses the entitle movie and focuses on whether the writer believes the main character, Susanna, really did have borderline personality disorder. The writer recalls the era, the 1960s and what was happening in terms of Susanna's actions. The DSM criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder today are outlined and the writer suggests the one or two criteria the patient met. The essay continues with this type of discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGgrlint.RTF

Glassner/Moore--Response to Postings
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A 3 page rebuttal to statements made arguing in favor of the position taken by Barry Glassner in Culture of Fear and Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khreb.rtf

Godard and Altman
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This 10 page paper discusses the work of American director Robert Altman in his film The Long Goodbye, and compares it to that of Jean-Luc Godard in his classic A Bout de Souffle (which we usually translate as Breathless). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Gods and Monsters
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A paper which considers the interaction between heterosexual and homosexual subcultures in Condon's film, Gods and Monsters, with reference to the social comment which the director is making through the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLgodsmon.rtf

Goodfella/Its Moral Message
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A 4 page essay that discusses the moral message in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas. The film's protagonist, Henry Hill, finds out the allure and honor of the Mafia is a sham and illusionary. Implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khgfmm2.rtf

Goodfellas/Film Review
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A 3 page film review on director Martin Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas (produced by Irwin Winkler; released by Warner Bros.). This film dramatizes the attraction of a life in organized crime, specifically membership in the Mafia. The film is based on the real-life biography of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), who aspired to mob membership from early childhood. Henry is attracted by the illusion of glamour, of "being" somebody, as his fellow "wiseguys" give him a feeling of belonging to a family. As this suggests, through Henry's outsider perspective (an outsider, in that he is only half Sicilian), Scorsese succeeds at showing how this violent, dangerous lifestyle can also be alluring and seductive. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: khgdflls.rtf

Goodfellas/Scorsese's Use of Sound
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A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes the use of sound in this film. Director Martin Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas (produced by Irwin Winkler; released by Warner Brothers) focuses on life is like as a member of the Mafia. Based on the real-life biography of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), the movie chronicles Henry's life and the attraction of a life of crime, the illusion of glamour, of being a "somebody." While numerous cinematic elements combine to make this film compelling, one of the features that adds to the nuance and feel of the narrative is the director's use of sound. Examination of this element demonstrates how various aspects of sound can affect the characterization and substantiate the director's storytelling goals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgfs.rtf