S/MD/96. Examination of 'Nosferatu' and 'Edward Scissorhands' in regard to their German Expressionist backgrounds and their relationship to social context and cultural change

The paper analyses the films 'Nosferatu' by Murnau (1929), and 'Edward Scissorhands' by Burton (1990) discussing the German Expressionist movement of the 1920s reflected by the pioneers of camera movement techniques, the idealized 'American Dream', the pessimistic perspectives of society, and the symbolism of both film makers.

C/FC/36. Fashion, Face, and Film: Audrey Hepburn and the Fifties

The paper examines the influences of Audrey Hepburn on the world of fashion, as evidenced through her performance in the 1956 film Funny Face. Her friendship with designer, Hubert de Givenchy, is discussed in terms of what this collaboration meant for the world of fashion. Evidence is contextualised by research into sociological and cultural explanations of clothing in Western culture. Hepburn's image as a contemporary fashion symbol is addressed and supported though the use of case studies of advertisements.

P/MD/56. Gender issues in post-modern aesthetics: review of ‘All About My Mother by P. Almodovar

The paper is a review of Pedro Almodovars film ‘All About My Mother offering an overview of post-modern theories of gender with a focus on the essentialist and social constructivist theories. The plot of the film and its characters sketches serve as a background for a philosophic debate arguing that gender is a performance rather than a biological factor. The aesthetics of post-modern films is discussed highlighting their intertextuality and commenting on literary references in Almodovars film.

P/MD/55. Comparing Moravias novel ‘Contempt and its film version by Godard

The paper presents a comparative analysis of Alberto Moravias novel ‘Contempt and its film version screened by Jean Luc Godard. The background and creative activity of both artists are described with the reference to critics opinions; the themes of the ‘Contempt are discussed showing the means of their interpretation in the book and in the film.

P/MD/53. Revealing hypocrisy of imperialistic war in cinema and fiction

The paper discusses cultural connotations of the concept ‘Imperialism in relation to the US involvement in Vietnam. Literary analysis of the 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and the 'Apocalypse Now' directed by Francis Ford Coppola is performed to reveal the fatalities of war and the hypocrisy of European and American government systems.

S/MD/24. The Construction and representation of Social Class in Film through sign-systems

This paper analyses the construction of signs in films through the representation of social class in two films, 'L.I.E: Long Island Expressway' and 'La Vie est Un Long Fleuve Tranquille'. The first part focuses on the study of how signs operate in film to create meaning and how they can reveal a context for the story. It makes use of the study of semiotics and authors such as Roland Barthes, Susan Sontag, Berger and Bignell. These principles are then applied in a second part to the study of sign-systems which reveal a character's social background using two examples of films.

S/MD/22. Dissertation. Representations of African Americans in Twentieth Century North American Cinema

A historical overview of the representations (both positive and negative) of African Americans in North American Cinema. This dissertation covers North American cinema from the 1920's and proceeds through different cinematic eras & happenings (e.g., Hollywood Golden Age, Blaxploitation). The main viewpoint deals with the negative representations, including how so called positive representations can actually be negative.

P/MD/50. Influence of Hollywood films on the perception of law

The paper analyses the impact of screen created images on the perceptions of law in American society. Hollywood portrayals of crime and legal profession are reviewed highlighting misrepresentations of judges, jury and the police. The general role of the media in shaping legislation is argued.

C/MD/13. Cultural analysis of Blockbuster films of the 1980s

This essay looks at the blockbuster film trend of the 1980's started by films like JAWS and STAR WARS, in the later half of the 70's. It considers the criticism levelled at these blockbusters that they were aimed at 'mere' escapist entertainment. This type of film is contrasted with the ideal of a more reflective and message laden films of the era preceding it, and those films should be seen as text to be read. It concludes that even these entertainment orientated films can be analysed for their wider cultural significance.

P/MD/43. Review of “Lone Star” by John Sayles

The paper is a review of the film “Lone Star” directed by John Sayles. The genre of the film is identified; its philosophical foundation is discussed. The author focuses on the role of the setting in conveying the ideas of the film; the meanings behind the choice of locations and music are interpreted.

P/MD/42. Holocaust representations in the cinema

The paper deals with the representations of the Holocaust in art and literature comparing various film versions of the horrors that the Jews faced. The positive aspects of giving Jewish people a strong identity and power are argued; the authenticity of the Holocaust portrayals is questioned.

P/MD/41. Dangerous and sexy women in Hollywood cinema

The paper is a discourse on the subject of female images in classic Hollywood Cinema of 1920 - 1940. The author focuses on the post-war film noir period featuring femme fatale characters as powerful, sexy, independent, dishonest and dangerous women. Parallels are drawn between post-war and present-day films portraying similar female characters. Historical and social conditions producing femme fatale images are discussed.

P/MD/37. Cinematographic effects as modes of narration

The paper is devoted to the study of British social realist films of 1960s offering the analysis of "This Sporting Life". The gist of the film and the sketches of the main characters are given and supplied with commentaries about the cinematographic effects, including slow motion, use of space, various lenses and focus, etc.

P/MD/36. Relationship between a novel and its screen version

The paper seeks to understand the relationship between a novel and its screen version. The author argues that both forms of representation must be interpreted along the lines of the respective mode of communication (either print-based or image-based). The issues of compatibility between the media are discussed focusing on the comparison between the novel and the film "The Silence of the Lambs".

P/MD/34. Analysis of 'Snatch' in terms of its production, distribution and exhibition

The paper is devoted to the analysis of contemporary trends in filmmaking. The study centres around the recent British comedies commenting on their genres, budgeting, the use of special effects, distribution, marketing, rating, etc. A recently produced British comedy 'Snatch' is subject to analysis along the above mentioned lines.

P/MD/29. The place of Third Cinema in world film culture

The paper presents a review of the so-called Third Cinema film industry that emerged after the Second World War and focused on the promotion of socialist ideas. It is commonly associated with the countries of the Third World, e.g. Brazil (Cinema Novo), India, Algeria, etc. The First Cinema, according to the review, is associated with Hollywood-style films; the Second Cinema stands for politically charged European films. The paper refers to a number of most relevant Third Cinema films, such as Barren Lives (1963), The Hour of The Furnaces (1968), The Battle of Algiers (1960) and others.

C/B/151. The UK Film Industry: Critical Overview

The report focuses on the UK film industry, analysing a possibility for a new entrant to join the game. It provides an industry overview and industry at glance as part of appendix, applies PEST model, highlights determinants of the demand for films, provides an account of strategies available to enter the industry, carefully weighting advantages and disadvantages and finally considering the issue of the efficiency wages.

P/MD/26. Textual and contextual analysis on 'Roots' and 'Rich Man, Poor Man'

This report provides detailed textual and contextual analyses of two of the most significant American mini-series were 'Rich Man, Poor Man' and 'Roots'

P/MD/25. Sci-Fi Movies

It is exactly one hundred years since Georges Melies produced the first major science fiction film Voyage to the Moon. The essay explains why the genre has developed as it has over the century and considers which aspects of contemporary science fiction might particularly have delighted Melies and his contemporaries.

P/MD/24. Dissertation. Female Representation in the Movies about Gangsters

The dissertation analyses and discusses the relevance of different feminist theories in discussing female representations in gangster movies. (Further information is available on request)

P/MD/23. Downloading the Video

The paper discusses whether the film industry will be or will be not ruined by individuals downloading video

S/MD/10. A. Askoldov's film "Commissar"?

The paper attempts to identify how women in the Soviet Russia are portrayed through the main female characters in the A. Askoldov's film "Commissar".

P/MD/20. Carol Reed's film version of Graham Greene's The Third Man

The essay analyses why Orson Welles has stolen the Limelight in Carol Reed's film version of Graham Greene's 'The Third Man'.

P/MD/17. Representation of working class communities in British films of the 1930s and 1940s

The paper discusses the representation of working class communities in British films of the 1930s and 1940s basing on detailed references to two films.

S/LI/16. Use a shot-by-shot analysis to outline the formal strategies developed by Eisenstein. How and why were these strategies developed?

This essay explores the formal strategies used by Eisenstein in Battleship Potemkin using a shot-by-shot analysis. The essay argues that Eisenstein uses many different strategies in this film including conflict; repetition; cross-cutting; short shots and abrupt cutting. The essay argues that most of Eisenstein's strategies relate to his editing technique, which is loyal to his principle that film editing should be a montage of collisions.

P/MD/12. Are notions of gender and genre in the traditional hostage plot significantly transformed in Speed?

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