Research and write an essay on a musical or film noir from the list below. Consider the film in the context of its genre and/or cycle, i.e., what makes it distinctive and what makes it similar to other films with its style and from its era. The essay should be 500-800 words, and apply cited research from at least three sources, which can include movie reviews. (Use a proper citation style, and include a complete bibliography at the end of the essay.) One of your sources must be scholarly in nature, such as a film research journal or a book. Develop a specific thesis about the film, and be sure to foreground your argument by making a case for the significance of the film. In any case, be sure to support your claims with examples from the film.
Musicals:
The Wizard of Oz (Victor Fleming, 1939) [stream, 1:42]
Singin’ in the Rain (Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly, 1952) [stream, 1:43]
Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, 1964) [stream, 2:19]
Jesus Christ Superstar (Norman Jewison, 1973) [stream, 1:46]
Moulin Rouge! (Baz Luhrmann, 2001) [FFE or stream, 2:07]
Films noir:
Laura (Otto Premimger, 1944) [FFE or stream, 1:28]
Detour (Edgar G. Ulmer, 1945) [stream, 1:06]
Sunset Blvd. (Billy Wilder, 1950) [stream, 1:50]
Suddenly (Lewis Allen, 1954) [stream, 1:17]
Touch of Evil (Orson Welles, 1958) [stream, 1:35]
Change the title depending on the movie and make sure to have a complete Bibliography at the end
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