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Jane Austen’s Male Supporting Characters of Frank Churchill in “Emma” and William Elliot in “Persuasion”
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A 5 page paper which examines how these characters are handled by Austen in her novels and by filmmakers Douglas McGrath in his 1996 film adaptation of “Emma” and Roger Michell’s 1995 film version of “Persuasion.” No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGemper.rtf

Japinese Anime and American Animation:
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This 4 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the animation styles of the Japanese and Americans. This paper highlights a number of technique examples to illustrate the point that there are indeed many similarities and differences between the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Pedro Almodovar
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the works of Jean-Pierre Jeunot and Pedro Almodovar. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, director of Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amelie Poulain, and Pedro Almodovar, director of Que He Hecho Yo Para Merecer Esto, are two directors who demonstrate some very distinct similarities in the stylistic representations in their films. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jeff Zucker
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The man who put together the NBC Thursday night lineup of Friends and Frazier is considered one of the giants of network television, yet with the end of those sitcom series in 2004, some are predicting that the giant will take a big fall. Others, say it won’t happen. Zucker has proved himself and will continue to do so. That remains to be seen, but the man was never one to quit or fall behind. Biography includes Zucker's youth, his successes and challenges. Bibliography lists 7 sources. jvJZuckr.rtf
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Jenkins and Barthes on Rereading
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A 3 page essay that discusses Roland Barthes's intriguing text S/Z, An Essay, which offers an intriguing and insightful view of precisely what occurs when someone "reads" a text, with the term "text" having a broader meaning that encompasses any communicated narrative, i.e., books, movies, TV, etc. Barthes's theory is contrasted with Textual Poachers, in which Henry Jenkins offers a reworking of Barthes's conceptualization of texts, specifically to the idea of the "writerly" text. While Jenkins is basically sympathetic of Barthes's theory, his interpretation of "reading" a text differs primarily in regards to how texts can be "reread." No additional sources cited.
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Jesuit Missions and Colonialism in the New World (South America) as Depicted in Roland Joffe’s 1986 Film, “The Mission”
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A 6 page paper which evaluates whether or not the film realistically depicted the events as they actually took place during the eighteenth century in what is now Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGmission.rtf

Jewish ‘Otherness' As the Central Theme of 'Gentleman's Agreement' (1947)
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A 5 page paper which examines the concept of Jewish ‘otherness' in American society and how this alienation is depicted in the 1947 film, Gentleman's Agreement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGgenagr.rtf

Jewish Representation and Racism in Mel Brooks' 'Blazing Saddles' (1974)
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A 5 page paper which examines the way Jews are represented in Mel Brook's 1974 comic Western spoof, Blazing Saddles, concentrating upon racism, exclusion and the Jewish voice in the film. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGblasad.rtf

John Ford as an Auteur Filmmaker
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A 5 page paper which examines why the Irish director is regarded as an auteur. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGjfautr.rtf

John Lyden/Film as Religion
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A 5 page book review the examines John Lyden's Film as Religion (2003). In this text, Lyden challenges the popular concept of what constitutes "religion." He presents the unique idea that movies perform a religious function, in that they provide collective myths that aid people in dealing with cultural anxieties and aspirations. As this suggests, Lyden endeavors to take the study of religion and film in a totally new direction. Rather than addressing films that have religious themes or figures, he discusses the "religious" manner in which the audience comprehends film. No additional sources cited.
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