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A Beautiful Mind
Essay Grade: 92% (664 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay discusses the aspect of dealing with a mental illness and overcoming it in the movie "A Beautiful Mind."
A Beautiful Mind, Observations
Essay Grade: 86% (2,066 words, approx. 7 pages)
Provides a list of observations for the film, A Beautiful Mind. Provides a plot summary. Discusses the issue of mental illness.
A Clockwork Orange
Essay Grade: 92% (866 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay provides a short analysis for "A ClockWork Orange."
A Close Analysis and an Examination of Van Helsing
Essay Grade: 81% (1,769 words, approx. 6 pages)
Set in the late 19th century when mystery and supernatural powers are in motion this movie transports its viewer into the life of a monster slayer Van Helsing. Van Helsing works for the `Holy Order' based in Rome who are in charge of vanquishing evil from the face of the earth.
A Comparison of Two Film Adaptations of Hamlet
Essay Grade: 92% (1,012 words, approx. 3 pages)
Compares two film adaptations of Hamlet, namely the Kenneth Branagh and Michael Almereyda versions. The analysis focuses on the differences in mood, acting, setting, and costume to compare them.
A Dark Portrayal of the Amerian Dream in the Film American Beauty
Essay Grade: 88% (2,385 words, approx. 8 pages)
Discusses how the film American Beauty presents a dark, cynical side of the American Dream that is often not seen in modern films. Details how characterization, cinematography and color all contributed towards the depiction of turmoil brewing beneath the average suburban town.
A History of Violence
Essay Grade: 75% (1,179 words, approx. 4 pages)
A History of Violence is a stilted look into the American dream. It is obvious from the very first scene of the movie, because the two men we meet seem to have more about them than what we are seeing. Everything is slowly paced as they are packing and checking out of a sleazy motel.
A Look at Roman Polanski's Vision of "Macbeth"
Essay Grade: 81% (838 words, approx. 3 pages)
An examination of the effectiveness of Roman Polanski's 1971 adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." particularly with regard to how Polanski's techniques compare to the original play and how they helped to establish the play's theme.
A Media Study of Jaws
Essay Grade: 89% (2,517 words, approx. 8 pages)
Provides a media study of the film "Jaws" regarding the techniques used by Spielbrg.
A Portrait of a Lady: An Analysis
Essay Grade: 88% (774 words, approx. 3 pages)
Analyzes the film, A Portrait of a Lady, directed by Jane Campion. As a reference, uses the quote `If I like my cage, that needn't bother you.' (Isabel to Ralph). Argues that the lives of all the women in A Portrait of a Lady are defined in terms of entrapment.
A Prisoner's Choices in "The Shawshank Redemption"
Essay Grade: 86% (911 words, approx. 3 pages)
How long-time criminals readjust to society after they are released is part of the story of the 1994 film "The Shawshank Redemption." Once prisoners become institutionalized, they must decided to overcome their fears on the "outside."
A Review of 2001: a Space Odyssey
Essay Grade: 81% (693 words, approx. 2 pages)
A review of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a Stanley Kubrick film. Compares the film with the Arthur C. Clarke short story upon which it is based.
A Review of Charlotte Gray
Essay Grade: 92% (567 words, approx. 2 pages)
The movie `Charlotte Gray` was directed by Gillian Armstrong and produced by Sarah Curtis and Douglas Rae and released was in 2002. Actors include Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Michael Gambon and Rupert Penry-Jones. This is a review of the film.
A Review of the Movie Troy
Essay Grade: 83% (1,135 words, approx. 4 pages)
Compares and contrasts the film Troy to Homer's "The Iliad." Discusses the factual errors contained in the film and differences in character portrayals.
A Secret Country
Essay Grade: 95% (823 words, approx. 3 pages)
Evaluates various representations of Australian society in the media. Also compares the documentaries of "Cunnamulla directed by Dennis O'Rourke and "Welcome to Australia" written and produced by John Pilger.
A Streetcar Named Desire Analysis
Essay Grade: 88% (1,100 words, approx. 4 pages)
Tennessee Williams' story "A Streetcar Named Desire" is about Blanche Dubois, a southern belle who loses her father's plantation to repossession and takes a streetcar called Desire to live with her sister and drunken brother-in-law in New Orleans. The 1950s theatrical presentation of this story, directed by Elia Kazan, artistically set the mood, location, and the topical time period, in part through jazzy music in the background, the accents and grammar of the characters, and the style of clothing and hair.
A Summary of the Film "Schindler's List"
Essay Grade: 94% (622 words, approx. 2 pages)
Summarizes the film "Schindler's List" by Steven Spielberg and describes the change in Schindler as a man, and the sacrifices that he made in order to save thousands of people during the Holocaust.
Addictions: Not Always Dangerous
Essay Grade: 87% (904 words, approx. 3 pages)
Illustrates how today's society can be addicted to television, particularly the WB's television show "Charmed."
Adultery in "The Painted Door"
Essay Grade: 83% (434 words, approx. 1 pages)
The plot and film techniques of "The Painted Door," a movie set in the 19th century about farm life in rural Saskatchewan. Adultery in a marriage and its effects is a key theme.
Air Force One
Essay Grade: 88% (382 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay provides a movie review of "Air Force One."
Alien: A Landmark Science-Fiction Movie
Essay Grade: 92% (1,331 words, approx. 4 pages)
The 1979 movie "Alien," directed by Ridley Scott, was a landmark movie becaues it combined the genres of science fiction, horror and adventure in a way never accomplished before. The movie incorporates the influence of feminism and its specific characters are designed to be a microcosm of societal norms and status. The movie also presented the interplay of nature and technology in a new light.
All About Eve
Essay Grade: 86% (441 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay provides a review of the movie "All About Eve" with Bette Davis.
Ambition in "shattered Glass"
Essay Grade: 88% (563 words, approx. 2 pages)
Describes the ambition shown by Stephen Glass in the film 'Shattered Glass'
Amelie
Essay Grade: 75% (512 words, approx. 2 pages)
A summary and review of the movie "Amelie," a romantic comedy with a lot of twisted situations, emotions, and feelings coming through the constant worries of the main characters.
American Beauty
Essay Grade: 96% (997 words, approx. 3 pages)
A film analysis on the following ... Mendes says that "Lester goes on a series of journeys through the movie". Discuss the journeys which Lester makes both in his mind and in reality.
American Beauty
Essay Grade: 87% (550 words, approx. 2 pages)
Discusses the techniques used by the director to make the film "American Beauty" directed by Sam Mendes a classic of its time.
American Beauty Themes and Ideas
Essay Grade: 86% (789 words, approx. 3 pages)
An introduction to the themes present in Sam Mendes' black comedy film "American Beauty," which depicts the superficial nature of people living in a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood. These themes include individuals turning their backs on their families in the name of material possessions, career goals, and keeping up appearances; the availability of guns that lead to increased violence; the effect of advertising in emphasizing a need for physical perfection; and the unjustified measuring of an individual's worth by his or her position in society.
American History X
Essay Grade: 82% (957 words, approx. 3 pages)
The essay is about social effects of racism and indiscriminant hatred. Film writer name: David McKenna Title: American History X
American History X
Essay Grade: 78% (401 words, approx. 1 pages)
Examines the movie American History X. Summarizes the plot of the film. Argues that the racism depicted in the film is justified.
An Analysis of "A Beautiful Mind"
Essay Grade: 86% (702 words, approx. 2 pages)
An analysis of the Ron Howard film "A Beautiful Mind," about the mathematician John Nash and his battle to confront the bitter realities of schizophrenia. Through its film techniques and storyline structures, the film confronts several concepts pivotal to the human condition. These concepts include the strength and dignity of the human spirit required to overcome suffering, which Howard examines by considering the strength of human relationships and appearance versus reality on both metaphorical and literal levels.
An Analysis of "To Sir, with Love"
Essay Grade: 87% (359 words, approx. 1 pages)
An analysis of Dr. Edward Ricardo Braithwaite's film, "To Sir, with Love", which is about a teacher based in London.
An Analysis of "Girl, Interrupted" as an Appropriation of "the Bell Jar"
Essay Grade: 92% (2,482 words, approx. 8 pages)
Provides an analysis of "Girl, Interrupted" directed by James Mangold as a cinematic appropriation of "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath. Describes how many parallels can be drawn between the two works. Explores how the cinematic translation and the semi-autobiographical novel provide insight to the role of women and attitudes towards the mentally ill in their contexts through the use of imagery, symbolism, music and other film techniques.
An Analysis of No Mans Land and Gallipoli
Essay Grade: 83% (694 words, approx. 2 pages)
Analyzes and compares the two films "No Man's Land" and "Gallipoli." Describes the similar themes of each film, the fight for country and religion.
An Analysis of Star Wars
Essay Grade: 92% (1,322 words, approx. 4 pages)
Analyzes the George Lucas film, Star Wars. Focuses on characterization in the film. Describes how each of the main characters serves a different purpose in the film. Describes the story's plot.
An Analysis of Themes in the Film Gattaca
Essay Grade: 86% (913 words, approx. 3 pages)
Discusses the Hollywood film Gattaca, starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman and directed by Andrew Niccol. Analyzes the irony that the imperfect Vincent achieves the most in the perfect world designed to eliminate imperfection.
An Exploration of Art
Essay Grade: 86% (519 words, approx. 2 pages)
Examines the influence of art and artists on society and invididuals. Briefly covers the history of art and contributions of several famous artists.
An Oedipal Relationship in Beneix's Diva
Essay Grade: 96% (818 words, approx. 3 pages)
"Diva" is a classic French film directed by Jean-Jacques Beneix; this essay deals with the relationship between two of the main characters, Jules and Cynthia (the diva).
Analysis of "Crumb"
Essay Grade: 86% (885 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay provides an analysis of the movie "Crumb."
Analysis of "Pearl Harbor," the Movie
Essay Grade: 88% (1,729 words, approx. 6 pages)
A plot summary of the 2001 film "Pearl Harbor" and different consideration a director must make when filming an important historical event.
Analysis of "Spiderman"
Essay Grade: 88% (1,201 words, approx. 4 pages)
A review of the movie "Spiderman," derived from the popular comic and cartoon series. The main storyline is the transformation of Peter Parker from a shy, bullied teenager into a person who uses his powers and abilities for good against evil, assumes responsibility for his actions, and grows as an individual. Well-presented and suspenseful, the movie fulfills expectations of fans of the comic book version.
Analysis of a Film Trailer
Essay Grade: 81% (443 words, approx. 2 pages)
Analyzes the theatrical trailer for the film A Knight's Tail. Describes how different elements of the short film combine to capture the viewer's imagination.
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