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Richard Lester: "Petulia"
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This 10 page paper discusses Richard Lester's 1968 film "Petulia," and how it explains his view of American culture at that time. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: HVLesPet.rtf

Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator”
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A 3 page film critique of the Academy Award-winning 2000 epic spectacle. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGgladtor.rtf

Rikyu and the Formal Tea Ceremony as Important Aspects of Balance and Conflict in the Film “Rikyu”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Rikyu and the formal tea ceremony as important aspects of balance and conflict in the film “Rikyu”. In the 1990 film “Rikyu”, the importance of Rikyu and the traditional tea ceremony provide a reflection of the political balance and conflict going on in Japan during the leadership of Emperor Hideyoshi in the late 1500s. Rikyu was the respected tea master at that time and had formed a close alliance with the emperor. The emperor who enjoyed his power and wealth realized the importance of the tea ceremony in the life of Japan and proceeded to organize a large ten day tea festival. Throughout the development of the well orchestrated ceremonies, led by Rikyu, the emperor experienced conflict between the political forces around him, his need for tranquility, his alliance with Rikyu, his desire to invade Korea and the presence of other powerful political men present, such as Ieyasu. When Rikyu and Hideyoshi conflicted on the political aspects of Hideyoshi’s rule, such as the invasion of Korea, and Hideyoshi realized Rikyu’s growing influence in the country, he knew he had to remove Rikyu from the growing threat to his authority and through the ceremony insinuated that Rikyu must commit suicide; which he did to fulfill his commitment to the emperor and retain the balance in the country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJrikyu1.rtf

Robbery Films
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An 8 page paper which examines bank robbery films from the 1980s and from the 2000s, discussing whether or not any technological advances seem evident in the robberies which take place. No sources cited.
Filename: RArobflm.rtf

Robert Duvall’s Apostle
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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the 1998 film The Apostle, which represents the creative vision of one man, Robert Duvall, who wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, acted as producer and performed the starring role as protagonist Euliss “Sonny” Dewey. The film’s premise presents an intriguing question: Do the flaws of the human being professing a Christian message detract from the truth of that message? The movie answers with unequivocal “No, it does not,” as the film presents the good that Dewey accomplishes as something separate from the man himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khrdapo.rtf

Robert McNamara and Sun Tzu
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This 3 page paper considers Robert McNamara's performance in the film "The Fog of War," in light of Sun Tzu's ancient treatise, "The Art of War." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVMacSun.rtf

Robert Rauschenberg: The Film
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A 3 page paper which examines various aspects of the film “Robert Rauschenberg.” Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RArausch.rtf

Robert Sklar: Movie-Made America
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This 3 page paper discusses Sklar's book Movie-Made America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVRSklar.rtf

Roberto Rossellini and Italian Cinematic Neorealism
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An 8 page paper which examines the cinematic contributions of Italian director Roberto Rossellini and his impact on the European film genre known as neorealism, which emerged immediately following World War II. Specific concentration will be on the films considered to be Rossellini's masterpieces, Open City (1945) and Paisan (1946). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Italcine.wps

Rogers & Hammerstein/Carousel
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A 3 page research paper and analysis on music from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical, referring specifically to the film. In the 1940s, the musical team of Rogers and Hammerstein redefined the Broadway musical. In their hands, the songs in musical became more than simply excuses for production numbers or musical interludes, but rather were used to significantly comment on characterization and progress the plot. Two songs from the film adaptation of this Broadway musical (directed by Henry King and produced by Henry Ephron for Twentieth Century Fox, 1956) illustrate this point. The songs are the Carousel Waltz and If I Loved You. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khrhcar.rtf