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Watching People Watch Television
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A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares three articles on television viewing by sociologists Ron Lembo, George Comstock and Ien Ang. These social scientists have broken down the television viewing behaviors and their implications in regards to how individuals relate to society as a whole, based on their viewing habits. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khtvview.rtf

We Were Soldiers/Historical Accuracy of Film
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A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the 2002 film We Were Soldiers to the book of the same name. The writer analyzes the movie for historical accuracy and concludes that while the movie is primarily accurate, it deviates significantly from the actual Vietnam War era battle for dramatic effect. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khdrang.rtf

West Side Story/Mi Vida Loca/Latino Films
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A 5 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares the films "West Side Story" and "Mi Vida Loca." The writer argues that these films are part of the same continuum, a continuum that represents the way that Hollywood sees Latinos, which is a view that is not altogether accurate. Both films focus on barrio life and the gangs that characterize the life of so many Hispanic young people. They both picture this life as a violent and often brief, a struggle for survival. Each film presents itself as a realistic picture of this American subculture. However, while each film has much to recommend it, ultimately both films must be judged as perpetuating stereotypes regarding the Latino life that they attempt to portray. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khwssmvl.rtf

West Side Story: Theatre as Social Change
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A 20 page paper which provides a global view of West Side Story from historical, social, cultural, political and religious perspectives. In addition, it examines the work’s effect on American society; its current social significance; the social change that has been brought through this creative effort by the playwright, composers, director, actors, choreographer, singers, dancers, etc.; how true it is to William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ model and the social impact of this; and how it compares to Jonathan Larson’s modern-day rock opera, “Rent.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGwsssoc.rtf

What Are Men? Miller and Kazan
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A 3 page paper which examines what or who men are as seen in Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” and Elia Kazan’s film “On the Waterfront.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmenz.rtf

What Makes a Director Independent?
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A five page paper which considers what distinguishes independent film producers from those working in the mainstream industry, in terms of artistic integrity, financial constraints, marketing and distribution processes and the relationship between director and audience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLindiefilm.wps

What Society Can Learn from Reality Television
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This 5 page critique on reality television draws on other critics, but ends with praise for the new genre. Several shows are discussed including Survivor and Big Brother. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA129rTV.rtf

What's 'Neo' About Neorealism And Neoliberalism
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A 5 page paper that begins with comments about the term 'neo' and then, explains and discusses neorealism, when it emerged, why and its characteristics. Neoliberalism is explained and discussed, demonstrating it is a renewed focus. The writer reports major beliefs inherent in neoliberalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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When A Man Loves A Woman
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A 6 page essay that discusses the film When A Man Loves A Woman from the stand point of alcoholic recovery. This film is a sensitive and insightful look at about alcoholism and how this insidious disease affects lives in multiple dimensions. Filmmakers have been known to handle alcoholism in a relatively facile way, that is, the film shows the decline of a protagonist, who hits bottom and has an epiphany that results in a determination to recover and the credits role over this happy ending. However, this film realistically portrays recovery as a beginning, not an end and shows the repercussions that this also can have in people's lives. In short, the film not only portrays what it means to be socially responsible in regards to alcoholism, but it takes a social responsible stance. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmalwo.rtf

Where the Heart Is
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A 5 page paper which discusses the film and the book Where the Heart Is. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhtis.rtf