"Manchurian Candidate" and "Libation Bearers"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the parallels the film "Manchurian Candidate" and Aeschylus' "Libation Bearers" of the fifth century. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAmanchur.wps

"Mary Silliman's War" and "The Way of Duty"
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A 6 page paper which compares the film "Mary Silliman's War" to the book which the film was based on. The book is "The Way of Duty" by Joy and Richard Buel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAsillim.wps

"Norma Rae": Significance to Contemporary Worker Welfare
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A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnrmaRa.wps

"NY Undercover" and "NYPD Blue"
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A 10 page paper which analyzes the television shows "NY Undercover" and NYPD Blue." The paper discusses several episodes of the shows, and also address what makes these shows so popular today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAnypdblue.wps

"O Brother Where Art Thou?"
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This 3 page paper discusses the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" and provides a brief psychiatric analysis of the character of Baby Face Nelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOBroth.rtf

"On the Waterfront" and American Criminal Justice Policy
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This 5 page report discusses the 1954Elia Kazan film "On the Waterfront" starring Marlon Brando. The paper focuses on the film's impact in terms of increasing the awareness of the American public regarding organized crime and policies related to criminal justice policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwaterF.rtf

"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAordnryppl.wps

"Pearl Harbor": A Critique of the Historical Accuracy of this Popular Movie
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A 3 page critique of the approach taken by Director Michael Bay in recreating one of the most important events history. Not only does Bay choose to emphasize romance over historical detail, the historical detail that he does provide is riddled with inaccuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwwIImovie.rtf

"Peeping Tom"
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An 8 page paper which examines the film "Peeping Tom" as it relates to the castigation of the audience. The paper illustrates how the creators of the film offer up the film through a method of approach which allows us to objectify the events we see transpire before us. Through this method of approach the audience becomes guilty of voyeurism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApeepin.wps

"Prime Suspect": Triangle Between And Among Characters Jane Tennison, George Marlow And Bill Otley
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5 pages in length. The multiple elements that comprise the triangle between and among Jane Tennison, Bill Otley and George Marlow in Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect 1 clearly address both blatant and underlying issues of sexism, social patriarchy, personal priority and overall acceptance. The level of intolerance surrounding each of these issues speaks to a deeper understanding of just how human nature responds to circumstances that are not only out of their control but also outside of their scope of approval. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCprimS.wps

"Project Runway" - The Process
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3 pages in length. Reality television has become a most permanent part of contemporary popular culture for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the chance to watch others be challenged, humiliated and panicked from the comfort and safety of home. The extent to which this type of programming taps into morbid curiosity inherent to the human species is both grand and far-reaching; that viewers want contestants to win but also to have their greatest vulnerabilities exposed speaks to the duality of why reality shows are so intriguing. One of the most unique premises is found on "Project Runway" where designer wannabes are pitted against one another with the intent of garnering the winning panel votes at the end of the show and earning a much-coveted career boost into the fashion world. The road to reach the runway, however, is paved with numerous hazards that try to detour them from their collective objective. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCProjRunw.rtf

"Psycho" with Reference to Walters
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This 10 page paper discusses Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "Psycho" with reference to Roger Walters's principles of broadcast writing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVWaltrs.rtf

"Regarding Henry"
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5 pages in length. Regarding Henry, a film that stars Harrison Ford as the main character Henry Turner, receives a life-altering gunshot wound to the head that all but transforms him from the materialistic, insensitive individual to one filled with the warmth and compassion of an untainted child. Having lost recollection of his entire life prior to the shooting, Henry forges a path of renewal amid an otherwise unknown existence; only from memories told to him by his wife Sarah (Annette Bening) and daughter Rachel (Mikki Allen) is he able to piece together any semblance of a life he knows nothing about. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCHenry.rtf

"Salaam Bombay"
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A 5 page summary and review of the film "Salaam Bombay." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAsalaam.rtf

"Saving Private Ryan": An Analysis of the Graphic Depictions of Violence
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A 5 page contention that Speilburg's depiction of violence is a warranted tactic in a truly realistic portrayal of war. This movie is one of the most realistic ever produced on World War II and much of that realism is attributable to Speilburg's refusal to tone down the violence as so many filmmakers before him have done. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPprvtRy.rtf

"Shogun" The Miniseries: Cultural Significance
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5 pages in length. The cultural significance of the miniseries "Shogun" as it relates to this particular period in Japanese history addresses two of the most defining elements of one's existence: power and pride. Clearly, the manner by which Richard Chamberlain's character – John Blackthorne – is involuntarily thrust into the middle of an impassioned battle between two mighty opponents demonstrates just how important omnipotent power was during feudal Japan. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCshogn.wps

"Shortbus"
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This 3 page paper discusses some of the issues raised in the new film "Shortbus." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVShrtBu.rtf