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The “Communist Manifesto” and “All Quiet on the Western Front”
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This 3 page paper discusses the way in which the film “All Quiet on the Western Front” illustrates some of the points Karl Marx made in “The Communist Manifesto.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVAllQui.rtf

The “Spiderman” Franchise
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This 5 page paper discusses the “Spiderman” movie franchise, and particularly the latest installment, the less-than-brilliant “Spiderman-3.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVSpidey.rtf

THE “TALKIES” AND HOLLYWOOD
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This 5-page paper examines the history of sound in motion picture before 1939. The essay describes the advent of picture-and-sound technology, launched in the late 19th century, and moves through the release of "The Jazz Singer," considered the breakthrough "talkie" in movie sound technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTtalkie.rtf

The ‘30s, the ‘40s, and ‘50s -- Movie Representations of their Age
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This 6 page report discusses three movies from three decades -- “Gold Diggers of 1933” (1933), “Casablanca” (1942), and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1956). Each presents something of a worldview that reflect the larger issues of the day. The Great Depression, World War II, and the Fabulous Fifties’ fear of Communism and McCarthy’s accusations of “UnAmerican activities.” No additional sources.
Filename: BW304050.wps

The ‘Bright’ Promise of Communism Contrasted with the ‘Darkness’ of the Great Depression in the Films The Grapes of Wrath and Bound for Glory
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In seven pages this paper treats these films from 1940 and 1976 as if they were historical documents from the Depression era and analyzes how these respective films interpret this period in American history. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGgowbfg.rtf

The "Blade Runner" Replicants as the Avant Garde of the Future
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This 7 page paper discusses the replicants from "Blade Runner" as members of the avant garde of the future and what that means for us today. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVReplct.rtf

The 2005 Film, “Capote” and Truman Capote’s 1965 Text, “In Cold Blood”: A Comparison
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A 4 page paper which compares the film’s depiction of Capote’s writing of his masterpiece with the book itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGcapote.rtf

The Actor Who Was Bruce Lee
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A 6 page paper which examines the film work of Bruce Lee. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAbrcle2.rtf

The American President: Critique of the 1995 Movie
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6 pages in length. This romantic comedy and charming movie about the widowed president dating a lobbyist is fun fare; however, if this were real life, would the American public take the situation so graciously? This question and more are contemplated within this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAapflm.doc

The American Revolution in Fiction and in Film
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In fourteen pages this paper compares and contrasts Jeff Shaara’s novel The Glorious Cause with films about the American Revolution including Drums Along the Mohawk, Johnny Tremain, and The Crossing, to assess historical accuracy and to reveal any biases or defects in each portrayal. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGrevficin.rtf