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Psychological Setting In "Hiroshima, mon Amour"
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A 7 page paper discussing both the book and film "Hiroshima, Mon Amour." It is the story of a French actress emotionally haunted by World War II who is forced to confront her ghosts when she travels to Hiroshima to take part in a film about the bombing. Duras wrote the screenplay for the film directed by Alain Resnais; that screenplay is known as her greatest success in film. The psychological perspective of both the novel and the film is accurate both in its creation and its deconstruction. We all celebrate Elle's beginning of healing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Psychologist Erich Fromm Meets Robert Duvall’s ‘Apostle’
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A 7 page paper which applies Erich Fromm’s personality theory to protagonist Euliss ‘Sonny’ Dewey in Robert Duvall’s film, “The Apostle.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychology of "The Piano"
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A 5 page paper discussing this film from the perspective of Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, Abraham Maslow and Lawrence Kohlberg. Those viewing "The Piano" can easily recognize its value as an all-around spellbinding film. A look at it from the perspective of several psychologists demonstrates it validity in human thought and behavior patterns as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Pulp Fiction: A Study In Controversy
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion of the basic theme of the movie Pulp Fiction and deals with Quentin Tarantino's unique style. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Pygmalion; A Comparison Between the Film and the Play
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This 5 page paper looks at this work by George Bernard Shaw, and the film version of 1938 in order to ascertain the similarities and differences. The reason for these are discussed and the way in which they influence the interpreted of what we see is also examined. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Python's Holy Grail/ Applications for the Classroom
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A 5 page essay that argues that the classic comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail could be used as a springboard for classroom discussion on a variety of subjects. The writer summarizes specific scenes and argues that these scenes could facilitate discussions in history, political science, physics, etc. No additional sources are cited.
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Quentin Tarantino
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In 5 pages, the author discusses violent filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker who has become notorious for his violence in movies such as "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction." In fact, there is a great deal of controversy over the violence and profanity in his films. Nonetheless, Tarantino is in great demand. He is a writer, a director, an actor, and a producer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Quentin Tarantino and the Postmodern Cinema
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A 7 page paper discussing postmodern cinema and Tarantino’s use of it in Pulp Fiction. The paper discusses postmodernism, its underlying relation to film noir and Tarantino’s approach to it as he actively seeks “shock value” to gain and retain the viewer’s attention. It appears that his goal is to hold that attention sufficiently long so that reactions are more than only passing, so that reactions such as that during the New York premiere, for Tarantino, define success. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSpulpFiction.rtf

Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction": Using Language To Establish Power And Authority
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8 pages in length. Fans of his work say the rhythm connected to Tarantino's incessant use of profanity in "Pulp Fiction" lends itself to the stylings of historical littérateurs, because each line and every word has meaning within the context of the story. This poetic and rhythmic approach is, in fact, a gift that allows the simple dialogue to become more than mere words spoken between Jules and the other characters. It has a specific cohesive affect that binds the audience more tightly with the plot and ultimate outcome of the story; truly, this becomes the shape of the performance itself. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Quentin Tarantino: Auteur?
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6 pages in length. Director Quentin Tarantino, heralded as the most exciting filmmaker to emerge from Hollywood since the 1970s, has also earned the title of auteur throughout the industry. Clearly, very few directors can be considered an auteur, a theory that supports filmmaking as a venture in which the director assumes the movie's primary creative force. One only needs to view Natural Born Killers, Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs to gain a full appreciation of just how the auteur theory applies to Tarantino's cinematic quests. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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