Alfred Hitchcock: Themes
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An 11 page paper which discusses several themes found within specific films by Alfred Hitchcock. The themes discussed are those of transferal of guilt, intense moralism, voyeurism, and sexual neurosis. The films discussed are "Suspicion", "Rope", "Rear Window", "The Man Who Knew Too Much," and "Psycho." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Alien (1979) / The Effects, Impact, and Believability
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In 3 pages, the author analyzes the special effects in the movie "Alien" (1979), noting the impact, and the believability on the audience. Many examples are given. No sources cited.
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All in the Family and Sitcoms Today
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A 3 page paper which examines how racial comments and discord were a common trait of the old sitcom All in the Family, and how television sitcoms have developed through the years to create situations where blacks and whites live together peacefully, without reference to race. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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All in the Family, Values, and the Television Sitcom
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In four pages this paper examines the television sitcom genre with the focus being on the first episode of All in the Family entitled ‘Meet the Bunkers’ and originally aired on January 12, 1971 with answers to various relevant socially essay questions provided and a comparison made between this sitcom and another popular CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Ally McBeal: Cultural Values And Behavior
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5 pages in length. The notoriety of Ally McBeal is not that surprising if one considers the standard elements of contemporary popular culture that it depicts. Indeed, the extent to which this particular program highlights such cultural values as capitalism and individualism, while at the same time devaluing certain ways of being, lends to the show's credibility as a reflection of society. Money and self-centeredness are two of the primary cultural values that stand out in virtually every episode; amidst the young law firm is a collection of people whose ideals are as shallow as a child's. That everything revolves around the amassing of great quantities of money reflects the manner by which society has rearranged priorities by placing superficiality at the top of the list. Add to that a significant sense of feminism gone awry and it all adds up to a television program that offends virtually every possible social group. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Altman on "Chicago"
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This 5 page paper discusses the film "Chicago" and tries to categorize it using Rick Altman's guidelines to understanding film genres. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Altman's View of "The Wizard of Oz"
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This 5 page paper discusses how the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" fits Rick Altman's subgenre of the Fairytale Musical. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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America Dominance in Cinema.
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(5 pp). The dominance of American motion pictures in the international market dates back to late 1800s when American producers began exporting their products. The historical roots of the current prominence of the USA in the international market for films (and, subsequently, television programs) have received increasing attention from historians in recent years. It cannot be denied that the United States still dominates the global motion picture market and that Europe lags well behind in terms of market share. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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America Dominance in Cinema.
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(4 pp). The dominance of American motion pictures in the international market dates back to late 1800s when American producers began exporting their products. The historical roots of the current prominence of the USA in the international market for films (and, subsequently, television programs) have received increasing attention from historians in recent years. It cannot be denied that the United States still dominates the global motion picture market and that Europe lags well behind in terms of market share. Comparisons of the current French and American film industries will give us some answers to the domination of American films. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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