“My Family” and “Soul Food”: Families in Film
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A 5 page paper which examines different aspects of family life as it is portrayed in the two films “My Family” and “Soul Food.” The paper discusses family development stages, health implications, and implications for nursing as presented in the films. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsoulfd.rtf

“Mystic River” and “Monster’s Ball”: Ideas of Patriarchy
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A 4 page paper which examines the male characters in the films “Mystic River” and “Monster’s Ball” as it relates to feminist theories and patriarchal ideas. The work discussed in this examination is “Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics” by Bell Hooks. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmystic.rtf

“Near Dark” and the Threat of the Monster
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This 7 page report discusses the 1987 horror film “Near Dark” and how it relates to film critic Robin Wood’s assertion that the formula for horror films is “normality is threatened by the Monster” -- whoever and whatever that monster might be. There is much more to this movie, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, than one would initially assume. Perhaps the single most disconcerting aspect of “Near Dark” is that it is nothing like what any member of the audience has come to expect from a “traditional” vampire movie. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWnrdark.rtf

“Nixon, The Man, The Myth”: A Review of the Oliver Stone Movie
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A 6 page review of the Oliver Stone movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, James Woods and J.T. Walsh. The reviewer contends that, as unfortunately the case in this movie, Nixon is most often remembered for his weaknesses more so than for his accomplishments. Never-the-less, while it is the more questionable aspects of Nixon’s life which Stone chooses to capitalize upon, in doing so he has brought to life many other aspects of Richard Nixon which too many of us have forgotten. In all, in fact, Oliver Stone’s film is an excellent introduction to a very complex man. While Stone emphasizes some of Nixon’s more sordid moments in politics, he provides enough biographical detail to make his movie not only interesting but useful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnixnMv.rtf

“Now, Voyager” and “Cleo From 5 to 7”
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A 6 page paper which examines the films “Now, Voyager,” and “Cleo From 5 to 7” and discusses how each may, or may not, involve the search for female subjectivity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcleo.wps

“Old Yeller” and Texas
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A 4 page paper which summarizes "Old Yeller" and examines the portrayal of Texas in the film. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAyeller.rtf

“Oriental culture in American film”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which Oriental and Asian characters were portrayed in American film, particularly in the period prior to 1940, and the extent to which stereotyping was consistently present in the delineation of Oriental characters. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLChinafilm.rtf

“Passion of Christ”
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A 4 page analysis of the film “Passion of Christ.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RApass2.rtf

“Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary”
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary” as they involve the themes presented by Jane Austen in her novel. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAjdiary.rtf