Optional about American Cinema

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Talking about the concept of the "Meta Movie" -- that is, a type of film that encourages us to view it not only as a movie but also as a commentary on itself and its function in the realm of cinema as both Art and Entertainment. On the most basic level SULLIVAN"S TRAVELS is "simply" a comedy just as on a certain level VIDEODROME is "simply" a horror film, but at the same time each film also operates in ways that call our attention to and even subvert the function of its respective genre. Your paper should offer a creative, comprehensive analysis of this process, paying particular attention to the probable intentions of the filmmakers.
This paper is an opportunity for you to think a bit outside the box, illustrating your ideas with specific examples of scenes, images and dialogue from the films in order to bolster your argument and prove your thesis...s