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Spartacus as a Portrayal of Roman Attitudes
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This 3 page paper considers Stanley Kubrick's film 'Spartacus' and the way in which, despite its historical inaccuracies it can be seen as an informative as well as entertaining portrayal of attitudes in Ancient Rome towards slaves, their military as well as entertainment and their general lifestyle. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEsparta.doc

Spatial Strategies Of Film Noir
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6 pages in length. The very nature of film noir is to incorporate significant visual contrasts while at the same time portraying the central character as the 'anti-hero,' creating his typically flawed and morally imperfect persona as such that it still manages to win the audience's sympathy. Another critical element of film noir is the spatial components that provide movies with their larger-than-life feel. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Special Effects and the "Hollywood Dream Factories"
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A 5 page paper which examines how special effects have altered the presentation of commercial films in the 'Hollywood dream factories,' specifically considering "Titanic," "Pleasantville" and "The Matrix; the influence of historical screen forces; and an overview from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGholwd.wps

Spielberg
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A 7 page paper which discusses the work of Steven Spielberg from different perspectives, thus illustrating how he has become a very powerful director with a very diverse vision. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAspielberg.wps

Spielberg and Hitchcock: Comparison and Contrast
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Stephen Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock as it concerns the use of horror in film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAsplhtch.wps

Spielberg Films: Parent and Child Reunion
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A 10 page paper which discusses Stephen Spielberg's films, "The Color Purple," "Saving Private Ryan," and "E.T.," and discusses how they illustrate the condition of parent and child reunions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAspielfmly.wps

Spielberg/Amistad
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A 4 page research paper that discusses Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad is based on real historical events that transpired between 1839-40 (Shargel 18). The writer discusses the plot, key scenes, and how the themes of the movie relate to this dramatization. The writer also offers a personal reaction to the film. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khssami.rtf

Spielberg/Catch Me If You Can
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A 10 pages research paper/essay that examines Catch Me If You Can (2002, directed by Stephen Spielberg), which is the most-or-less true story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., a disturbed, but ingenious adolescent who successfully impersonates being an airline pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor, while also forging 2.5 million dollars in checks, all between the ages of 16 and 21. There is arguably nothing more appealing in film than the hero who has the ability to do anything. However, this film also provides insight into deeper, more poignant truths about human nature than are evident in Frank's flashy criminal lifestyle. The writer discusses cinematography, editing, sound design and other aspects of the film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khcmiyc.rtf

Spike Lee Does the Right Thing
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This 6 page paper discusses Spike Lee's film "Do the Right Thing," and the 'messages' (with regard to racism in particular) therein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSpike.rtf

Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
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A 6 page paper which examines the concept of ‘blackness' as explored by revolutionary African-American filmmaker Spike Lee in his 1989 film, Do the Right Thing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGspike.rtf