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Howard Hawks, 2002.
A paper which looks at why film director, Howard Hawks, was considered 'film auteur' by the French.
2,094 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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Championed by directors Jean Luc Godard and Franחois Truffaut, the French directors were seeking to justify their own individualism as an answer to the lifting of the quota on American Films after World War II, which led to a flood of big budget Hollywood films into French movie houses. The paper shows that the French directors, unable to compete with the flash and panache of Hollywood, pointed out that individualism made their films stronger. They therefore annointed John Ford, Alfred Hitchcock and Hawks as the patron saints of the auteurs. This paper examines how Hawks' films, use of actors and apolitical emotions made him worthy of the French title.
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"Hawks refused to be limited by labels, he refused to succumb to functional fixity. His most serious films have bits of humor and he was not adverse to turning a drama into a comedy or for that matter into a musical. During his career, though he got a "feel-good" award for lifetime achievement, he received few nominations and no Oscars during his career. Yet, he was one of the few directors who, productive and successful before the Second World War, remained commercially and artistically successful after the war. And when it comes to crossing genres his success to date is unparalleled. He was equally at home in comedy, westerns, aviation films and war dramas."
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The War Hawks and the War of 1812, 2002.
Discusses the idea that the War Hawks of America were the cause of of the 1812 war against Spain.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 116.95
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Historically, the war of 1812 has been attributed to Royal Navy outrages against American commerce and the impressment of sailors on American vessels in the years before 1812. However, a more plausible explanation focuses on the War Hawks and their combined desire to ensure egress for American products, eliminate perceived British support for the western natives and provide an excuse to move against Spain in Florida.
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Film Noir and 'The Big Sleep', 2005.
This paper analyzes the aesthetics of 'film noir' in the movie "The Big Sleep" by Howard Hawks.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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In this paper, the writer examines the nature of plot, narrative, editing, and characterization in the film: 'The Big Sleep' (1946) by Howard Hawks. The writer discusses that by creating a plot that verges on the brink of chaos, Hawks directs Bogart and Bacall in their traditional film noir roles, which ultimately rely upon their acting and characterization as catalysts for the mystery and intrigue through murder. The writer further points out that by understanding the narrative of these two characters, the plot seems to take a secondary apparatus to the romance involved between these two actors.
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"This film study will present the aesthetics that pertain the film noir genre when deciphering the complex plot of The Big Sleep (1946) by director Howard Hawks. By understanding the aspects of editing (flashbacks), acting and the plot structure of the film in relation to Hawks' visuals, this film offers a classic representation of the 'noir' genre. Also, this study will present the various aspects of dialogue, which provide the slapstick narratives and dry characterizations that define 'The Big Sleep' as a classic in depicting the criminal world of detective Philip Marlowe."
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Hawks, 2002.
A brief discussion of the hawk species - its habits, physical characteristics and geographical locations.
707 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 37.95
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An overall description of the hawk, which is a generic term for the more than 250 species of these predatory birds. This paper discusses their navigational tools, mating rituals, methods of reproduction and parental roles, as well as their self-defense and territoriality.
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"Belonging to the order Falconiformes, hawk is a generic term for the more than 250 species of these predatory birds. (Encarta) Hawks are nocturnal, and are of small- to medium-size. Hawks are found on all continents except for Antarctica, and their preferred habitat varies greatly depending on their exact species. (Encarta) The hawk is a complex bird, with distinct methods of communication, which can also vary depending on species. There are three main types of hawks ? accipiters (woodland hawks); falcons; and buteos (soaring hawks), with varying physical characteristics. (Encarta)"
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"Only Angels Have Wings" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", 2002.
A discussion of the theme of convergence in Howard Hawks' films "Only Angels Have Wings" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This essay shall approach this challenge with reference to two of Hawks' films: Only Angels Have Wings and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Both films will be interpreted according to the critical schematics of Peter Wollen and Jacques Rivette. It will be argued that while Rivette's thematic analysis of the dichotomy of Hawks' films implies a bi-polar opposition between order and chaos, Wollen's focus on the characters as exemplifying the dramatic and the comic allows us to more closely perceive the workings of gender that underlies the comic/dramatic dichotomy in Hawks' work. In this analysis, it will be shown how Hawks' dramas are definitively male, with the masculine gender representing the dominant order, and the feminine a threat to that order. Conversely, it will be seen that in Hawks' comedies order has given way to chaos, and the landscape is dominated by women with males being - in general - figures of impotence and powerlessness.
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Existential Films, 2006.
A look at the existential themes in films by Ingmar Bergman, Francois Truffaut and Howard Hawks - "The Seventh Seal", "The Four Hundred Blows" and "Rio Bravo", respectively.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 107.95
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This paper analyzes the films of Bergman, Truffaut and Hawks as they focused on telling stories of an existentialistic nature. These films search for a deeper meaning behind life's questions. It explains that these films could not be more different in content and style but also hit a nerve: A rawness that penetrates the film-goers mind and makes them ponder not only the film's meaning but also their own meaning.
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"The post-Second World War climate was that of tremendous transition and change for its people. The world was full of tension and uncertainty. Much of how people were functioning had a direct relationship with the outcome of the war and new realities associated with war such as technologies like the nuclear bomb. By going to the movies, one could forget about the reality of what was happening. Movies created a place for people to escape the worries of their lives and forget about the everyday hardships. Many people went to the movies to regain something they had lost during the war. "
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The Meaning of Comedy, 2007.
A review of the films "Sherlock, Jr." directed by Buster Keaton and "Bringing up Baby" directed by Howard Hawks.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper examines Aristotle's definition of comedy using two classical cinema comedies - "Sherlock, Jr." and "Bringing up Baby" - to illustrate this definition. The paper explains that Aristotle believed that comedy shows people engaged in ridiculous activities, but this ridiculousness is not painful or destructive and the comic action must be without bad intent. The paper looks at how in each movie the lead character is ridiculous, but always portrayed without malice. The paper points out that in "Bringing up Baby", a longer film than "Sherlock Jr.", and one in which sound allows for the speedy development of more characters, the subordinate characters draw heavily on classical models such as Shakespearean figures like Dogberry and Verges in "Much Ado About Nothing". The paper notes that these characters too are ridiculous although not malicious, and clearly inferior in the nonsense they act out, but saved in the end through the resolution of the plot. In conclusion that paper shows that Aristotle's definition is general, even imprecise, but it is clearly a definition which is well illustrated in these two films.
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"These people act without malice. Keaton wants to be a detective, but is outdone by the "sheik," who gets him blamed for the theft of a gold watch, and by his girlfriend, who shows his innocence. In his dream, he is a great, if bumbling detective. Grant tries mainly to avoid Hepburn, but cannot extricate himself from her. Hepburn means well, repeatedly offering to help him get the funding for his museum which is his main hope. Sherlock Jr. begins with scenes of Keaton sweeping the theatre, beset by people who claim to have lost money in his trash pile. The scenes are funny: they show an inferior person, an inept sweeper, being ridiculous. They do little, however, to advance the main plot."
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"His Girl Friday" and Women's Roles in Society., 2002.
This paper examines the classic film, "His Girl Friday", which was originally directed by Howard Hawks in 1940.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper focuses on the aspects of this movie that demonstrate that the main female lead made decisions that were affected by social concerns. Three specific questions are addressed in order to clearly explore the decisions made by the character of Hildegard Johnson (played by Rosalind Russell).
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Two Comedies, 2002.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes two comedy films "His Girl Friday," directed by Howard Hawks and "Bedazzled," directed by Harold Ramis.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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In comparing these two comedies made at least 45 years apart, the writer explores their their similarities and their differences. It focuses on the societies which they portray and whether these societal changes make the films obsolete or keep them classic.
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"Comedies are some of the most popular film genres of all times. They entertain, they make the audience laugh, and they all contain certain formulas that make them successful. Most comedies have a happy ending, likeable characters, and some ridiculous situations, and these two films are no exception. Even though they were made over 50 years apart, they contain some of the same compelling and humorous features, and some major differences. Selling your soul to the devil for good fortune or a group of wishes is a topic written about numerous times. Goethe did it in "Faust," and it comes up again in the 2000 film "Bedazzled," directed by Harold Ramis of "Ghostbuster" fame. This remake of a 1967 film starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook stars Elizabeth Hurley as the Devil, and Brandon Fraser as the befuddled computer nerd who sells his soul for seven wishes. (The first one, a Big Mac and a Coke that he has to buy, should not count, but it does.)"
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Screwball Comedies, 1996.
Compares 1938 & 1989 films "Bringing Up Baby" ( Howard Hawk ) & "When Harry Met Sally" ( Rob Reiner) as screwball comedies reflecting romantic & social ideas of each era.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"In the late 1930s a sub-genre developed in the American film. The so-called screwball comedies were different from the comedies that had gone before, and to some extent it is a sub-genre that has persisted. The definition of a screwball comedy is not as definite as that for, say, a Western or a Horror film, and whether a given work fits this sub-genre is always arguable. Howard Hawks's Bringing Up Baby (1938) is an accepted classic in the genre, while Rob Reiner's Harry Met Sally (1989) is not so clearly an echo of the original group of films so classified.
The original screwball comedies were made in the era between the onset of the Depression and the end of World War II. Ed Sikov offers a definition of screwball comedy that emphasizes the sexual relationships involved, with madcap comedy surrounding the onset and development of romance. Usually, he says, the,,,"
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The Hawk, 2006.
This paper examines "The Hawk" by William Wallis that portrays a boy learning the meaning of freedom by watching the flight of a hawk in the local woods.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This paper presents a review of the book "The Hawk" by William Wallis, a novel about childhood. William Wallis's novel features a young boy between the ages of four and seven and his family who recently moved to the rural area of Monticello, Arkansas. The boy interacts with his surroundings and his family, consisting of his mother and father, two older sisters, a younger sister and an aunt. The paper discusses how a central issue for the family is health, with the mother being in ill health first with a series of seizures, then with an operation and the need to recover at home.
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Black Hawk, 2002.
An overview of the leadership qualities of the Native American chief, Black Hawk.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper addresses the leadership qualities found within the Native American chief, Black Hawk. Black Hawk is the leader who led the last conflict against the white settlers east of the Mississippi. This paper demonstrates that Black Hawk is a leader who easily motivated and encouraged his war party to fight in a war they knew they would lose.
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Urban Planning: Ebenezer Howard, 2005.
This paper examines the influence of nineteenth-century Englishman Ebenezer Howard on urban planning.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper describes Ebenezer Howard's role in the advancement of urban planning. The author points out that Howard understood the necessity of asserting control over urban development. The paper further describes Howard's belief that controlling urban development improves city life, enhances productivity, increases efficiency and reduces the socioeconomic and political problems that uncontrolled urbanization produced. The paper relates that Howard believed that the negative aspects of urbanization could be minimized and eventually eliminated through logical urban planning to which he devoted his life.
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"In analyzing the advancement of urban planning, it is evident that innovative urban thinkers, like Ebenezer Howard, understood the vital importance of promoting and achieving effective urban development. Throughout the centuries, most cities expanded outward from their central core in a haphazard fashion in response to a variety of short-term economic, social and geographical factors. As this random process unfolded, cities became sprawling urban areas in which the quality of human life steadily declined, economic productivity suffered, and social and political tensions became chronic problems. "
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Stephen Hawking, 2007.
A review of Stephen Hawking's book, "A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes."
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper discusses Stephen Hawking's book, "A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes." It describes some of the concepts that Hawking discusses in his book, such as his allusions to God and his discussions on the "classical" and the "quantum" theory of gravity. The paper also briefly describes Hawking's physical and personal challenges in life.
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"Hawking discusses the "classical" and the "quantum" theory of gravity, in a way that makes sense to the average non-science-focused person. The "classical" theory of gravity (based on "real space-time") offers only two ways the universe can behave, Hawking writes (135): either the universe has been around "for an infinite time," or otherwise it has had "...a beginning at a singularity at some finite time in the past." As to the "quantum" gravity theory there is a third possibility in terms of a definition. That is, space-time could possibly be "finite in extent and yet...have no singularities that formed a boundary or edge." In other words, the surface of the earth is indeed finite, we can walk on it and build on it; but it has no "edge" so if you go sailing off "into the sunset, you don't fall off the edge or run into a singularity," he continues. And he adds some humor to his explanation, as he often does in this book: "I know," he says, adding to the concept of not falling off the edge of the earth, "...Because I have been round the world!""
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Howard Stern, 2005.
Examines the controversial career of radio presenter, Howard Stern.
1,263 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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In the world of radio talk shows, there can be no question that shock-jock personality Howard Stern is one of the most controversial show leads in history. This paper discusses the fines levied against the Howard Stern Show by the FCC and outlines the reasons for those fines. Additionally, this paper discusses Stern's long history of battle against censorship in relation to the FCC, and briefly discusses Stern's popularity among certain groups within the United States. The paper shows that while Stern is certainly controversial and disliked by many in religious, political, and women's rights communities, his strong voice acts as a symbol of free speech for many fans.
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"Specifically, Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Pennsylvania was fined for airing Howard Stern episodes containing explicit sexual material. While the decision was appealed, the appeal was lost. Following the initial complaint, the FCC heard complaints from Americans for Responsible Television, concerned about Stern's sexual content, and the African-American Business Administration, which was concerned over Stern's attitude towards blacks. By 1993, stations had incurred over $1.7 million in fines over Stern's radio show (Foerstel, 1997)."
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"Howard's End", 2007.
A discussion of class as described in the book "Howard's End" by E.M. Forster.
2,511 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 111.95
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This paper discusses E.M. Forster's "Howard's End" written in 1910. The paper describes the arguments of class as discussed in "Howard's End." It describes the economic ambitions of the two families presented in the book and how that resulted in their achieving similar economic positions in society. It concludes with the way that the traditional world of the one family merged into the modern world of the other.
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"At every turn, Henry Wilcox behaves as is appropriate for his class. These behavioral expectations dictate rigidly-defined gender roles and attitudes. The Basts, being beneath the class boundaries of either Wilcox or Schlegel, are subject to manipulation - or punishment - for their respect for, or abuse of, class principles. Bast has crossed an uncrossable line, and so suffers Henry Wilcox's "career advice." Jacky Wilcox adheres to a more suitable role, and so involves herself in an unmentionable relationship with Wilcox."
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