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Gillo Pontecorvo's film "Burn"., 2008.
A review and discussion of of director Gillo Pontecorvo's film "Burn".
704 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how the movie "Burn!" presents a dark look at the nature of colonialism as well as humanity. The paper describes the society radically segregated on racial and economic lines; the slaves are perpetually trapped in a cycle of poverty and oppression and even after finding their "freedom", they are little better off. The paper looks at the character of Jose Delores and his independence that led not to freedom, but to further repression and the collapse of his dream and hopes.
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"The first part of the movie sets the stage for this philosophy. The island of Queimada has long sought freedom, for it has a history of colonialism as well as a history of revolt. The movie develops in the slave revolt that England seeks to capitalize on and wrest control from Portugal. As the slaves rise victorious from the bloody revolution, Walker, convinces Jose Delores that the slaves can go no further in self-government, or succeed in trading with the world. "Who will buy your sugar, Jose?" Walker asks, yet the British have imposed a boycott on the island (Burn!). In exchange for promised schools, hospitals, financial prosperity, the newly liberated slaves agree to set down their weapons and return to the sugar cane fields. Thus, they are promised success, but are stripped of their independence and freedom. They are trapped, given the ability to "know how to go", but no escape from their situation."
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"The Last Temptation of Christ", 2008.
An analysis of the role of Mary Magdalene in the film "The Last Temptation of Christ," by Martin Scorcese.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the dualistic roles of spirituality and sensuality for Mary Magdalene in the film "The Last Temptation of Christ," by Martin Scorcese. It shows how the central role of Mary Magdalene provides a realistic balance of spiritual and sensual in the male characters of this film, uniting the human and divine elements within the male characters of Scorcese's controversial film.
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"In conclusion, the character Mary Magdalene provides the key link to dualistic roles of sensuality and spirituality in Martin Scorcese's The Last Temptation of Christ. Throughout the film Scorcese constructs Mary's character as a symbol of earthly desire and the inner workings of spirituality that unite man with God. By advocating the realities of Christ's desire for Mary, the film portrays her as a woman that has seen the horrors of sexual sublimation, but it is tempered through Christ's equally excessive spirituality. This is the unity between man and woman that is made possible by Mary's major role in the film as the balance between heaven and Earth. This is how Mary represents the balance of Sensuality and spirituality within the last Temptation of Christ by martin Scorcese."
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"Raise the Red Lantern", 2008.
An analysis of the tragic fate of Chinese women under the influence of the feudal ideas, as depicted in the film "Raise the Red Lantern".
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses how the 1991 film "Raise the Red Lantern", directed by Zhang Yimou, may be viewed on different levels. It argues that we should view the film as depicting the subjugation and hopeless situation of Chinese women on the one hand; while keeping in mind that this is mirrored by the subjugation of the peasants by the landowners. Both systems of subjugation utilize a system of divide and rule, so that the oppressed aim their anger at each other, not at their oppressors. The paper attempts to show how, in this way, the film is an excellent allegory of the way in which dictatorships succeed, by dividing and ruling the common people.
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"This most noticeable feature of this film is that despite the fact that it is shown from the viewpoint of Songlian, the Fourth Mistress, nevertheless it constantly reflects anti-women prejudice, much of it internalized by women themselves. For example, Second Mistress seems at first to be friendly towards Songlian - causing one to question why. However, it is sad to see that when she introduces her little daughter to Songlian, she states: "How useless! I only have a daughter!" This is a brutally destructive remark to make in front of the small girl, and teaches her to expect nothing from her life. It is shameful that this comment should come from someone who is herself a woman, and reflects a deeply sexist society. No wonder that by the time we meet Songlian at the beginning of the film, she is already resigned to being nothing more than a concubine. "
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The Comedic Element in Italian Film, 2008.
An analysis of the comedic techniques of the past that are still used in the comedy of Italian films.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the comedy of Italian film and suggests that while it contains many elements, it relies greatly on comedic techniques of the past, as well as intelligence to guide its progression. The paper presents many examples of these techniques and shows where in the films they can be found. It also discusses the success of the use of these techniques.
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"The Icicle Thief by Maurizio Nichetti accomplishes this task as well. Through the fast paced visions of changing locations, commercial intrusions and cinematic special effects the film presents the portrayal of multiple characters played by Nichetti. The Icicle Thief is entitled such to correlate to the Italian masterpiece The Bicycle Thief; yet, it remains connected to the latter film only through the title and through the understanding of the art of film. This understanding, however, is intellectual because Nichetti's work asks the audience to understand how artistic endeavors are often sabotaged by the commercialism that exists throughout the world. As a matter of fact, Nichetti demonstrates that the commercialism has grown so intense that audiences rarely even realize its presence in life or its impact on the filmmaking world."
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"The Night is Sinister", 2008.
A review of the film "The Night is Sinister", produced by Film Front in 1973.
806 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper analyzes the film "The Night is Sinister" which was produced by the Film Front in Denmark in 1973. It analyzes how the filmmakers' objectives were strongly influenced by the period in which the film was made. It also looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the film that derive from both its historical context as well as its producers' remarkable insight.
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"In this analysis, it is clear that The Night is Sinister possesses both strengths and weaknesses that derive from both its historical context as well as its producers' remarkable insight. While its weaknesses lie in its over-optimistic view of independence movements such as North Korea - that we can see today was clearly flawed and biased - the strength of the film lies in its prophetic detailing of the operations of neo-colonialism in the form of globalization and American cultural domination of the planet."
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Yousry Nasrallah's Film "Summer Thefts", 2008.
This paper reviews the 1988 Cannes winning film "Sariqat Sayfiyyah" ("Summer Thefts") by Egyptian writer, director and producer, Yousry Nasrallah.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that Y. Nasrullah's films typically address some aspect of contemporary Egypt or the Middle East, including issues of leftism and Islamic militancy, and illustrate dimensions of political events and society, which are lesser known or not known to outsiders.
The author points out that "Summer Thefts", set in the summer of 1961, is most worthwhile for its depiction of an Egypt left behind with the arrival of President Nasser's radical agrarian reform agenda that could affect harshly landowning Egyptians and the Westernized bourgeoisie. The paper relates that, above all, this film gives the viewer access to a most varied Egyptian population in keeping with other Middle Eastern powers of which little tends to be known.
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"Between June and September of 1961, Nasser nationalized the major heavy and medium industries, banks, insurance, shipping and public transport industries. Agrarian real estate, domestic trade and small industry were left in the hands of a bourgeoisie whose members would often opt to go elsewhere, much of their capital lost overnight to nationalization of commercial and industrial ventures and without confidence in the Egyptian economy to produce new opportunities or demand. The reader comes to see that families such as Nasrullah's in "Summer Thefts" were not just divided by politics."
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Women in Music Videos, 2007.
This paper discusses the portrayal of women in music videos.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in our consumerist society, music is one of the most important money-spinners. The writer points out that as noted by Julie L. Andsager and Kimberly Roe, music videos are very important in this industry as they play an important role in launching the careers of artists. Moreover, the writer describes that music videos enjoy an enormous following among teenagers, which means that they likely play an important role in forming their opinions about important issues such as gender roles. This research paper investigates the key issue of how music videos portray women. The writer maintains that as music videos have the potential to impact the lives of so many women, and to form the opinions of so many young people of all genders, the portrayal of women in music videos is clearly a matter of great importance.
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"Clearly there exist destructive music videos which encourage sexism and the objectifying of women. This is cause for great concern as such music videos clearly have the potential to encourage men to treat women as mere sex objects. Even more troubling is the fact that some music videos seem to actively encourage and promote violence against women. For example, Van Horn found that more than half of the music videos he examined contained violence, and that all too often this was violence against women. An Eminem song, Kim, illustrates this chillingly well. The following is not the entire song, but merely excerpts, but it should be kept in mind that the entire song is sickeningly violent, not only these excerpts."
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Communication in Marriage, 2007.
A look at the importance of communication in marriage through an analysis of the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', written by Simon Kinberg.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the couple in the movie, 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' believed they knew each other, but even after six years of marriage, they didn't really know each other. In fact, the writer points out that they are both paid killers for different firms but neither one of them knew this about the other. The writer maintains that the movie does a good job of showing the problems a couple can have in their marriage. Further, the writer notes that the moral value of this movie is that couples must develop communication skills where they share their feelings and the ability to have empathy for one another is important in marriage.
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"The setting of the movie begins with the couple being in marriage counseling. When the movie first starts, John Smith (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie) are attending marriage counseling. While once they found themselves madly in love, after six years they are struggling. Part of the problem is that they hide their feelings especially anger toward one another. The writer focuses on the problems the couple has and then they escalate when they discover they are on opposite teams. Their inability to communicate openly with one another from the beginning has now turned to anger with the desire to kill one another. The writer does a good job at portraying the feelings of the couple."
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"A Question of Miracles", 2007.
A review of the HBO documentary "A Question of Miracles".
711 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses how "A Question of Miracles" examines contemporary faith healing and the role religious belief may have on the treatment of disease. It looks at how filmmaker Anthony Thomas traveled around the world, interviewing faith healers and people who believe their health had been miraculously restored because of their faith in God. Most of the film focuses on two men who claim to be successful faith healers, Benny Hinn and Reinhard Bonnke.
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"A Question of Miracles reveals why faith healing, despite the fraudulent aspects of it, can work to a certain extent in some people, at least temporarily, for scientists and theologians agree that short-term recoveries during or after a faith healing session can occur because of psychosomatic conditions. In cases of arthritis, for example, which is manifested by inflammation of the joints, a faith healer's inciting of powerful emotions in a person hoping to be cured can trigger the release of natural opiates in their brain, which can bring a temporary release from arthritic pain and convince them they have been healed. "
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"Crash", 2007.
An analysis of two social psychological concepts via an examination of Paul Haggis' movie "Crash".
1,512 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper uses Paul Haggis' film, "Crash", to examine two concepts from social psychology, individualism versus collectivism, and persuasion with regard to attitudinal change. In particular, it looks at "Crash" and how Paul Haggis addresses quite bluntly the everyday racism of Los Angeles as eight characters of diverse backgrounds happen to intersect over a couple of days, changed by one event or recognition or another. The paper attempts to show how the film is helpful in its depiction of persons 'safely' distanced from one another, who can no longer be so on account of random incidents over a day or two and how all characters, as they are been brought to their senses, see the need for expansion and positive sense of collectivism in a disturbed city.
Outline:
Introduction
Individualism vs. Collectivism
Persuasion
Concluding Discussion
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"Haggis's entire film is an exercise in persuasion as much as characters each undergo experiences to reveal their previous attitudes for what they were, redemption possible in putting aside the non-interaction of before, the recognition profound that all with whom they have dealt in the two days in Los Angeles have proven about like themselves. Within this concept, Alcock Et Al referred to a protection motivation model of human defense mechanisms centered on a belief in a serious threat, a person to feel vulnerable in some way, a person able to perform a recommended action, and belief that this action will be successful. (2005: 130-131) Chaudhuri Et Al noted the tendency towards cooperation in social dilemmas, as in unexpected disasters inducing sudden trust and reciprocity. (2002) If one does not sustain a crisis or another transforming experience, then one continues in the luxury of assumption, avoidance and exclusion. "
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Violence on Television, 2007.
An analysis of the violence on television and films that children are exposed to and how parents can combat the effects of this exposure.
1,661 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper reports on violence on television and the effect it has on elementary school-aged children. The paper also discusses what parents and educators can do to protect children from these negative images and influences. The paper presents examples from television and videos, as well as from music videos, of the types of violence to which children are exposed.
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"It seems very clear that there is too much violence on television, and that children are therefore exposed to far too much violence. It is also clear that this is impacting them negatively. Moreover, this is becoming more pronounced because violence on television is increasingly glamorized, such as in the Matrix movies, or in music videos (as children obviously tend to admire the famous music stars and their glamorous lives). However, there is hope. It seems clear that if parents and educators work together, they can protect children can be protected from the violence they are exposed to on television."
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"Hamlet" in Film, 2007.
An analysis of how the characters of Ophelia and Gertrude differ in different film versions of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how different productions of a play such as "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare will have differing interpretations of characters. The paper focuses on the central female characters in "Hamlet," of Ophelia and Gertrude. It then looks at how they are portrayed differently in two film versions of the play - the 1949 version directed by and starring Laurence Olivier and the 1990 version directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Mel Gibson.
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"The role of Ophelia differs in the two versions as well. In keeping with the play, the Olivier version shows the deterioration of Ophelia as she descends into madness with the death of her father and other events in the play. The Zeffirelli version treats her in a manner similar to Claudius and Gertrude in that she starts at a high level and stays there. In the Zeffirelli version, Ophelia is distracted from the time we first see her so that her madness seems already entrenched and only needs a push to become full-blown. Her madness does not develop in the time of the play but is part of her make-up from the beginning, so just as we immediately see Claudius and Gertrude as guilty, we see immediately see Ophelia as insane."
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Blaxtiploitation and American Film, 2007.
An analysis of the steps taken to eliminate blaxtiploitation from American filmmaking.
2,291 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the exploitation of Blacks in the American filmmaking industry and looks at the role of the Civil Rights movement in eliminating blaxtiploitation. It describes and discusses different films that were created in response to this phenomenon of exploitation and their impact on it. The paper specifically focuses on the Oscar award that was awarded to Sydney Poitier and its impact on the filmmaking industry.
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"It is evident that in the progress of Black filmmaking in the nation there was a great upheaval in the country and that few Black individuals were ever recognized for their efforts. Sydney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel were capable of receiving Oscars for their work, although the massive amount of other Black actors and filmmakers were ignored. While many would contend that blaxtiploitation films played a significant role in brining the plight of Black filmmakers to the nation, the fact is that most blaxtiploitation films were created by whites. Yet, the period of filmmaking is significant because through it emerged a new philosophy about portraying cultures in cinema and that philosophy was finally to tell the story as it really occurred. Once this happened the films of individuals such as Burnett and his counterparts were capable of presenting the views of varied lives before the public in a manner that educated and informed."
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Canada, Movies and Migration, 2007.
A critical analysis of two movies on migration: "Who Gets In?" and "Freedom's Land: Canada and the Underground Railroad".
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses how the two films "Freedom's Land: Canada and the Underground Railroad" and "Who Gets In?" present distinct views on issues of migration and oppression from the perspective of the Canadian context. The paper reviews both works with respect to their presentation, their major themes and an evaluation of their respective effectiveness. The paper argues that "Freedom's Land" is notably lacking in critical focus on its major themes relating to Canada's historical role of receiving slaves. In contrast, the paper asserts that "Who Gets In?" is more effective and powerful, due to its close critical focus on its major themes of bureaucracy and selectivity.
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"Freedom's Land: Canada and the Underground Railroad is a production of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that attempts to depict the history of Canada's involvement in the Underground Railroad that, in the 19th century, assisted many African American slaves in escaping from the oppression in the slave states of the American south. The film is structured in cohesive sections, beginning with a general depiction of the institution of slavery, and then progressing through to Canada's role as a refuge for slaves fleeing the United States, and featuring as a core element a lengthy depiction of the failed "rebellion" of John Brown in his raid on Harper's Ferry that was a major event during the period leading up to the American Civil War."
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"Drums Along the Mohawk", 2007.
A review of the arguments in Robin Wood's essay, "Drums Along the Mohawk".
1,519 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses Robin Wood's essay, "Drums Along the Mohawk", in which he presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of the work of John Ford in his 1939 drama of the same name. The paper describes Wood's analysis of the film and the arguments that he presents. It then critically analyzes the article and presents the writer's point of view as to the article's validity.
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"These strengths related to the conceptual framework of the film also highlight a key weakness in Wood's text: its lack of extensive discussion of the cinematic aspects of the work. Indeed, with the exception of a brief discussion of composition in Ford's work (Wood 176), there is little discussion of the film as film instead of in terms of its conceptual framework. Despite film being a visual medium, with only a handful of exceptions Wood's text does not address the visual qualities of Ford's achievement."
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Contemporary Feminism, 2007.
An analysis of "Others in their Own Land: Second Generation South Asian Canadian Women, Racism and the Persistence of Colonial Discourse" by Angela Aujla, "Why I'm a Feminist" by Lauren Anderson, and the film "Iron Jawed Angels" by Katja Von Garnier.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper examines two articles and a film: Angela Augla's article, "Others in their Own Land: Second Generation South Asian Canadian Women, Racism and the Persistence of Colonial Discourse", Lauren Anderson's article, "Why I'm a Feminist", and the film "Iron Jawed Angels" directed by Katja Von Garnier. The paper focuses on key concepts in these texts and explains how they are significant for contemporary feminism. The paper discusses Aujla's concept of "othering", Anderson's talk of solidarity, and the film's portrayal of the many enormous challenges to solidarity among women.
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"In her article, Aujla focuses on how racist and colonial discourses inherited from the past continue to influence dominant discourses today, and on the way in which South Asian Canadian women are still perceived by the dominant culture. These discourses function to keep South Asian Canadian women marginalized within Canadian society, and ensure that no matter how many generations of their family have lived here, they are still never truly Canadian enough, or white enough, to be part of the dominant culture and dominant discourse. They are thus permanent "others" in their own countries."
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Michael Collins, 2007.
This paper discusses the guerilla tactics used by Michael Collins in Ireland.
713 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper shows how, like most controversial political figures, Collins was both admired and despised. The paper explains that loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical. The paper discusses the film "Michael Collins" by Neil Jordan that illustrates Collin's tactics of guerrilla warfare and shows how violence inevitably has tragic consequences.
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"Like most controversial political figures, Michael Collins was both admired and despised. The adage that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter definitely applies to Collins, for he was idolized across much of Ireland as a patriot, but was condemned by the British as a villain. Loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical."
"In his film "Michael Collins" Director Neil Jordan (1996) portrays the violent final hours of the Easter Rising, during which British troops suppressed the rebellion and executed the Irish leaders by firing squad. Jordan's portrayal of the guerilla tactics of Michael Collins reveals why the British considered him a terrorist, for he targeted the British leadership in Ireland for assassination in order to create chaos and compel the British to grant the Irish independence."
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My Darling Clementine, 2007.
This paper discusses the western movie "My Darling Clementine".
1,203 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes the classic film "My Darling Clementine". The writer discusses the way in whcih the elements of style are used in the film to elucidate its central themes. The writer looks at the themes of the settlers' civilization of the West, the character of the lone cowboy or fugitive who doesn't fit into the developing social community, and the violent clash between the Clantons and the Earps that exemplify these disparities.
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"In the first scene each of the Earp brothers on the cattle drive is introduced by a low-angle medium shot profiled on horseback against the sky. Somehow the short take, the brief isolation of each one, exposes a premonition of mortality, which is heightened by the ominous arrival of Old Man Clanton and his son Ike hunched over on their buckboard, in a medium shot seen from the back. They, their rig, and their horses are dark figures in the gathering dusk of the hills as Wyatt Earp rides up from the daylight plain to speak to them in low-angled closeup."
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