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NonNarrative & Abstract Film / Kenneth Anger's Hollywood Babylon
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A 5 page examination of the nonnarrative abstract style of filmmaker Kenneth Anger. No bibliography.
Filename: Abstfilm.wps

Nora in “A Doll’s House” and Marion in “On Tidy Endings”
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Nora from Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and Marion from Harvey Fierstein‘s “On Tidy Endings.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAnormar.rtf

Norma Rae’s Depiction of Labor
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the 1979 film “Norma Rae,” which was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank, Jr. The writer summarizes the key points of the film and argues that, in this film, Hollywood’s vision of the working class is accurate and true to life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnorma.rtf

Norma Rae: ethical viewpoints
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A paper which looks at the film Norma Rae from the perspective of various ethical theories, including utilitarianism, consequentialism and Kant's deontology.
Filename: JLethfilm1.rtf

North by Northwest and Rope: Hitchcock’s perspectives on evil
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A paper which compares and contrasts Hitchcock's Rope and North by Northwest, looking in particular at the differences in structure, theme and genre between the two, and the extent to which they demonstrate the director's "vision of evil". Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: JLhitch.rtf

North Country/An Anthropological Evaluation
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A 7 page research paper that discusses this film. North Country, directed by Niki Caro, portrays the story of Josey Aimes, a story that is inspired by the woman who began with nation's very first class action lawsuit for sexual harassment. This film portrays the multifaceted and complex factors that influenced the behavior of the characters and, thus, provides a telling commentary on gender expectations and norms within the context of American society. The following examination of this film first offers a synopsis of the plot, but then discusses the film from an anthropological point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnorco.rtf

O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? This paper outlines the function of the cinematography in Coen brother's film, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which helps to create the tone of the film, determines elements that support the development of the central characters, underscores the narrative parallels and contrasts among the central characters in the film and identifies certain patterns that are common to films that depict specific periods in history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHBroWAT.rtf

Obscenity, Superficiality, and Violence -- Commonalities of Popular Culture?
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This 5 page report discusses how the modern popular culture has embraced entertainment that is often defined as violent, obscene, and superficial. It can be seen in almost every form of popular entertainment ranging from video games to the big screen. As a result, the broad category of “entertainment” and what that encompasses is often responsible for manipulating the attitudes, beliefs, and actions of the groups toward which it is directed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWpopcom.rtf

Obsession in “Play Misty for Me”
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This 5 page report discusses the 1971movie “Play Misty for Me” directed by and starring Clint Eastwood and how it portrays obsession. In the movie, Eastwood plays a late-night, radio disk jockey who has a casual sexual relationship with one of his female fans, Evelyn Draper, played by Jessica Walter. The character of Evelyn Draper would now be described as a “stalker.” Time and again she presents herself to Dave, convinced that he is in love with her and equally convinced that she is the woman for him. The movie demonstrates the delusions and passion associated with obsession over another person. No secondary sources.
Filename: BWmisty.wps

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in “As Good As It Gets”
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This 4 page paper summarizes the film “As Good As It Gets,” discusses obsessive-compulsive disorder, and then gives reactions to some of the ideas presented in the film; any insights provided; the ideas presented; and what others might gain from seeing it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVGudGet.rtf