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Past and Present Motion Picture Special Effects Technology
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In ten pages this paper provides an historical overview and comparative analysis of past and present technology regarding the use of special effects in the motion picture industry. Ten sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGspecfx.rtf

Peaceful Warrior, A Film Review
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A 3 page film review of “Peaceful Warrior,” directed by Victor Salva, which is based the 1980 autobiography authored by Dan Millman and the film uses a screenplay adaptation by Kevin Bernhardt (McKenzie). The film fails artistically on a number of levels. First of all, it offers no surprises, as it is a typical sports movie. Secondly, the characterization is rather flimsy and somewhat preposterous. Third, as the filmmakers have little to say and do not say it well, the plot is boring. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khpwar.rtf

Pedro Almodovar & Gender Blurring
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A 5 page analysis of 'gender blurring' in several of the works of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar. Two sources drawn upon and listed in bibliography.
Filename: Almodov1.wps

Peele's Old Wives Tale/A Modern Comparison
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An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes the structure in George Peele's 1593 play The Old Wives Tale and then contrasts and compares with the structure used by director Rob Reiner in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. The writer draws parallels between these two works, but does not suggest that the modern work is inspired by the Elizabeth play, but rather that these two storyteller employed similar techniques. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khowttpb.rtf

Personal Aesthetics: Beauty (aka "Beauty" in the Film Noir)
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(3 pp) If we use these four diverse definitions over time, what conclusions can we make? Desirable. Mental. Mystery. An awareness of perfection. Yet each of the 5 films that we examine has a dark (film noir) element; how can that relate to beauty? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Bbbeaumv.doc

Personal Change in “The Spitfire Grill”
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A 5 page paper which examines how people can change as presented in the film “The Spitfire Grill.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAspit.rtf

Personalities and Problem-Solving in “Crimson Tide”
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This 5 page report discusses the characters of the two primary characters in the 1995 action-drama movie played by Gene Hackman (Captain Frank Ramsey) and Denzel Washington (First Officer Ron Hunter). In many ways, the conflicts they experienced were every bit as fascinating and powerful as any fears of attack by Russian rebels who had taken over a nuclear missile site and threatened the safety of the world. No additional sources.
Filename: BWcrimsn.wps

Perspective in “The Shining”
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A 7 page paper which examines the perspective of the film “The Shining.” The paper discusses how the perspectives are presented through the characters. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAshing.rtf

Perspective on Dino de Laurentiis's Dune
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This 10 page paper considers this 1984 film from a queer, performative and sexual angle. Examining the way it was filmed and the meaning of the symbolism used. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEdunequ.wps.

Persuasiveness of Cinema
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A 7 page research paper that discusses the persuasive quality of visual images, focusing on film, but also discussing advertising and television images. This paper posits that film can influence behavior and that this influence can be either positive or negative. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpercin.rtf