Film Research Proposals Samples For Students

The archetypal hero’s journey has taken many forms throughout history; in contemporary film, it often requires the main characters to step outside their cynical, grounded physical worlds and enter new realms of imagination. In the case of two classic films from the 1990s, Terry Gilliam’s The Fisher King and the Wachowski Brothers’ The Matrix , three archetypes of the hero’s journey(the hero, the mentor, and the monster) are found, contextualizing these modern science fiction and fantasy films as modern hero’s journeys. In the proposed research paper, the three characters from each film that fit these ...

HOW A PERSON CARRIES ON WITH LIFE AFTER ACCEPTING THE IRRETRIEVABLE LOSS OF THEIR DREAMS

Film Studies
Life in the U.K. has changed drastically for many people during my lifetime. I have been observing people passing me on the streets and riding the Underground with me. I have used my inner camera’s eyes to try to see and understand them more clearly. I realized that I cared about people who were looking into the future knowing their lives would not bring them the satisfaction of reaching their dreams and life goals. Circumstances seem to have broken them and I wonder if lack of fulfilment and their disappointments fog their vision and decisions. ...

The topic that I have chosen is the social independence and prejudice. It is focused on addressing some of the factors that actually cause influence over the social status of people in any place. I have chosen the topic with concentration with the context within the text by Kurt Vonnegut and the film related to V for Vendetta. Taking the literature class has been the basis of the influence of the choice of the two sources of information (Dulin, 2007 pr. 7). That is using a text as well as the film. It is in relation to the content that ...

Since the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre, Hollywood film directors have been responding in a myriad of ways. There have been numerous post-September 11 Hollywood films that seeks to offer a more realistic reflective of Arabs and the Muslim community in general, for instance, the film Babel (2006) depicts Arabs as normal, simple human beings with commonplace problems and similar identifiable worries. On the other hand, Hollywood action movies such as The Kingdom (2007), largely focuses on FBI agents hunting for terrorist in Saudi Arabia in connection with bombing of some of the American diplomats. In this ...

Statement of the Topic

Greek mythological archetypes relevance to 21st century societies underpins the proposed research topic.
Thesis Statement
Despite an assumed belief held by modern society, Greek mythology continues have relevancy in 21st century society.
Analysis of the Major Source for the Project
The idea for this proposed academic investigation looks at showing how Greek mythology archetypes continue in modern society as an unconscious driving force in attitudes about competition, ideals about what constitutes life success. Review of the literature as sources for this project takes into consideration several elements framed corporate practices, psychological implications, literature and film ...

1.0 Research statement

Blockbuster Inc. vision is to be a market leader in the film and video industry. A host of factors affect the competitive nature of the company in the short and long run. Blockbuster Inc. exists in a highly competitive and volatile environment. Technological dynamism over the past decade has far reaching effects on the performance of Blockbuster Inc. in the industry. For the company to remain in the market and retain its position proper strategies have to be put in place.

1.1 Research purpose

The primary aim of this research study is to analyse the effect of competition on the film industry and how ...

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Research Question: How do the apocalyptic tensions in the SF films Things to Come and The Day the Earth Stood Still reflect Sontag’s “Imagination of Disaster?”

Films: Things to Come, dir: William Cameron Menzies (UK, 1936).

The Day the Earth Stood Still, dir: Robert Wise (United States, 1951).
In terms of classic science fiction, William Cameron Menzies’ Things to Come and Robert Wise’s The Day the Earth Stood Still stand firm as examples of the ways in which humanity used science fiction in film to explore the anxieties that came with things like war, apocalyptic destruction, and the possibility of death through our own command of technology. ...

1.What is the name of the first film you will be comparing in your essay?
Save the last dance (2001)
2. What is the name of the second film you will be comparing in your essay?
Street dance (2010)
3.Which of the following themes or concepts will you be addressing in your comparative essay? A maximum of two themes is recommended. Possible combinations include: "race and class," "gender and sexuality," "authenticity and appropriation," "class and social mobility," "agency and identity" and "representation and commercialization." Choose your first theme here. You will choose your second them in Question #4.

Race

4. ...

effect of stereotypes in society?
Stereotyping from a sociological perspective is a social construction derived from a thought pertaining to a group of individuals with specific social characteristics, which can be linked to certain behavior types (Cox, Abramson, Devine & Hollon, 2012). Often there is no or very little accuracy linking the perceptions people or individuals may obtain regarding others for whom the stereotyping is alluded. When stereotyping is viewed from a psychological premise scientists argue that it emerges from prejudice and discrimination, basically. Therefore, in reality if stereotyping were to be associated with one’s social conditions there may be insufficient evidence for ...

Pinewood Toronto Studios

Pinewood Toronto Studios is both a film and television studio complex based in Toronto State, Ontario, Canada. The studios operate both locally and internationally in the two field’s film and television industries. Its services include video shooting, music, and video production and airing of televisions shows to its clients. Pinewood Toronto Studios also have on-site media hub, 18 purposes built sound stages, workshop, TV studios, full-service post facility and black lots used for outdoor filming with a big land of natural forests. All these features of the studios integrate to make it a world-class production studio. The studio ...

Introduction

Substance abuse such as alcohol usage, tobacco smoking as well as others has been on mass media over the last two decades. Some of the popular mass media platforms where substance abuse is common nowadays may include music industry, TV series and now it has been rampant in the movie industry. American movie industry’s exposure on marijuana usage in on the rise as the USA government stand against the issue is changing every moment. This has facilitated the rise in usage of marijuana in movies such as Pineapple Express and Requiem For A Dream as well as others.

Thesis statement

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- CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Product placement is advertisement done through various forms of media. At times, it appears as straight forward where consumers see the product, its price and its use. The practice has been commonly been used in movies. It is currently easy to pinpoint product placement in various movies. This paper seeks to explain how product placement has been developing overtime, how it has been used in various movies and its benefits. It shall also seek to ascertain whether product placement and response from customers is affected by movie genre.
1.1.2 Background
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Earth’s quickly changing climate is a hot topic today. Among the young and old, the issue is debated passionately as individuals argue whether it is even happening and why. The Some believe climate change is still up for debate, the history surrounding the issue proves the Earth’s environment is, indeed, changing, and humans may be the only cause to blame. The CO2 emissions and various forms of pollution have been observed for years. While many attempt to correct what we have done to the planet, others speculate it may be too late to repair the damage we ...

Introduction

Bullying in schools is not a new phenomenon but is an activity that has been in existence for ages. A good proportion of students and adults have accounts of their experiences with bullying or have witnessed their peers bullied in what a turned out to be a serious problem in the society with variant detrimental effects that range from emotional effects to negative effects on a student’s academic performance. Teens between the age of 13 and 19 year are perhaps the greatest users of the technology, particularly the internet. The National Crime Prevention Council (2007) contends that teens between the age of ...

Objectionable material is a publication expresses, depicts, and describes issues that have to deal with horror, sex, cruelty, crime, or violence. Objectionable occurs when the publication is likely to be injurious to the general public. This implies that all the objectionable material has been banned from use and spreading to the general public (Jacob, 1999). There are a number of factors used to determine whether a publication is objectionable and whether it should be restricted or not. The consideration is given to the point in which the publication deals with acts of torture caused by inflicting physical harm on ...

Literature Review

Summary
The literature review covers the challenge faced by McDonalds in the increasing opposition to marketing its products to children and having an image for producing unhealthy foods. The research objective is to find solutions for the company to implement so that it can change this perception about the company and reduce opposition to its business practices.

Summary 1

Section 1: Summary of Business Problem and Research Objectives 2
Section 2: Literature Search and Review 2
Analysis of the Literature Review 5
Section 3: Research Objectives and Methodology 6

Research 7

References 7

Section 1: Summary of Business Problem ...

D.Y.H. Williams, Vice President of Internal Development
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Dear Ms. Williams,
As requested to in regards to the presentation of a globalization proposal, I am pleased to present to you my research on the effects of globalization on Wal-Mart. I believe that globalization has become a plausible aspect that has re-shaped the business frontier of most businesses. Most specifically, Wal-Mart has enjoyed a remarkable business environment enhanced by globalization. Through globalization, Wal-Mart has sustained effective growth and ventures into various markets. However, it is imperative to note that majority of research undertaken has relied mainly ...