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The relationship between gender and biology is an increasingly complex issue. This essay will argue that traditionally in Western Culture, biology is seen as an important factor in defining gender; but that the emergence of a greater universal cultural awareness, recent philosophical, psychological and legal debate has lessened the biological emphasis in determining gender. It […]

In this essay, I will analyze the effectiveness of advertising a motion picture through a poster and a film trailer. Various methods can be used to advertise a film, such as the Internet, posters, and film trailers. I will compare the film trailers of Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, and Shrek to determine their […]

The terms of a contract describe the duties and obligations that arise under the agreement. Although a term has not been expressed by either party, it is nevertheless contained in the contract. Terms can be expressed or implied. Expressed terms may be expressed orally or in writing. A term may have been omitted by mistake, […]

The common law doctrine of Frustration generally operates to discharge contractual obligations when, through no fault of either party, a supervening event occurs which renders performance of a contract physically, commercially or legally impossible, or where the obligations of the contract are radically different from those which were originally agreed. At first glance, it would […]

“Do the right thing” is a serious social commentary brought to screen by the ever controversial and confrontational writer/director/actor, Spike Lee. The film’s title hints toward the fact that it will address certain issues. Indeed, the movie is very thematic in its content and the hot oppressive downtown Brooklyn feuds, ever present in this movie […]

Mira Nair was originally Indian, but moved to America to go to university, which explains the influence of both cultures that is shown in the film. There are themes in the film that are traditional, but there are also more modern themes that show the western influence on Nair. For example, themes of love and […]

Graham Greene’s “The Heart of the Matter” follows protagonist Scobie and explores several important themes including Catholicism, adultery, corruption, responsibility, and sin. These themes are common in many of Greene’s religious novels, including “The Power and the Glory,” which features a character struggling to do good while also grappling with their love for God. Critics […]

The retail sector plays a crucial role in all developed economies. Retail property, which includes stores and shopping centers, is a significant aspect of a country’s constructed environment (Boucke, 1989). In Britain, more than seventy million square meters are dedicated to retail and service activities, causing city centers and their outskirts to transform drastically in […]

In 1977, the government was taken over by General Ziaul Haq through martial law and the previous administration was removed. The Lahore High Court accused then-Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto of murder, resulting in his detainment and eventual sentence to death. On April 4th, 1979, he was executed. According to Hasan (1998), General Zia imposed […]

In this essay, I would like to analyse the genre of neorealism, with particular reference to the films of Federico Fellini. This may seam an odd combination, the association of neorealism to Rossellini, Visconti, or Desica may seem more appropriate, but I hope to show that Fellini used all that was special pioneered in the […]

Moulin Rouge is described by Baz Luhrmann as audience participation cinema. This means that the audience can get involved and that emotions are usually exaggerated. This has the same idea as Bollywood movies, which is where he got his inspiration from. This type of cinema is part of Baz Luhrmann’s trademark and he purposely makes […]

The James Bond films have often sparked controversy in its portrayal of women, particularly in recent times. The so-called ‘Bond Girls’ appeared to be portrayed as weak, helpless sex objects that are at the mercy of Bond’s power and charm. But how much have the roles of these ‘Bond Girls’ reflected the roles of women […]

In this essay I shall consider the cinematic techniques used in Lacombe, Lucien that best contribute to the overall intention of the film. Firstly, I shall consider how faces are lingered upon by the camera to involve the audience in the film, stopping them from making a pre-judgement of the situation, the occupation of France, […]

When ID4 was first introduced to the public by advertisements, lots of people took interest. It was the biggest build up to a blockbuster that America had ever seen. The film was eventually released as Independence Day, hence the name ID4 because the real Independence Day is on the 4th of July. Obviously the video […]

With reference to horror film and texts from the sub-genre vampires, particularly those dealing with the Dracula story, are interesting to investigating how the horror genre has changed over time, because of their lasting popularity but changing appeal. From an industrial perspective genre emerged from studio system’s dual need for standardisation and differentiation. These are […]

The film ‘Citizen Kane’ has been voted the greatest film ever by thousands of film critics and directors every year. It was very nearly not released because William Randolph Hearst believed that the film was based on his life, and that it was wrong of Welles to make a film about him. Hearst tried very […]

Before addressing the statement, it is important to first establish what is meant by contemporary society. This refers to a group of individuals who live in a particular location and share a common culture and identity that reflects current times. Essentially, they form a modern community with shared values. (7)(Wikianswers 2008). In order to evaluate […]

Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” was initially intended to be a crime thriller but ended up being a renowned horror film. It deviates from the conventional monster figures, such as Dracula, by featuring an average person as the antagonist. The story revolves around Marion Crane, who is initially presented as the protagonist in Hitchcock’s narrative. The story […]

As the weather warmed, so did my heart. I felt at peace and had a lack of responsibility that I took for granted. I wanted to get the most out of the all to short nirvana by spending my time in my garden, I liked my personal time there, to be alone with my thoughts […]

This essay will be on a film called ” Knight’s Tale “. It’s a medieval, set in the 14th century, romantic action/comedy. It was written and directed by Brian Helgeland and starring heath ledger as the main character that is also known by another two names, William Thatcher and Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein. Other important […]

The action packed film ‘Gladiator’ was recently created in the year 2000, by DreamWorks and Universal productions. Directed by Ridley Scott and staring Russell Crowe, the five Oscar winning film was a huge success in the box office. Set in 180 AD the highly successful film sees Maximus – a great roman general – lose […]

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born August 13, 1899 in the East London area of Leytonstone. At the age of 19, he was hired at Henley Telegraph Company. Hitchcock began to study art at the company in the evenings and eventually got a job at the advertising department at the Henley Telegraph Company. This interest in […]