depends on which of the two questions is chosen (1. Hollywood Cinema or 2. War Films)

Please answer ONE of the following prompts in 500-750 words.1. In this age of sequels and franchises, Hollywood seems to be experiencing a wave of intense nostalgia. What is its purpose? To what extent is this a sincere lament for the past or to what extent is it simply a cynical marketing ploy, built on the notion that nostalgia has always been one of Hollywood’s top-selling products?

2. Why do war films hold such appeal for filmmakers and audiences alike? What purpose do they serve?Essay GuidelinesWrite in the active voice, present tense as much as possible.Use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.Double Space the text. Times New Roman, size 12.Avoid the use of “I”. This is not an opinion paper.Avoid “get”, “getting”, “going to”, “being”, “got”, or other slang, etc.

Do not use contractions (don’t etc.).

Give the authors credit for their work. If you directly quote an author then add a citation at the end of the quotation. If you paraphrase add a citation at the end of a paragraph.

Include a thesis statement and conclusion.Work titles should be italicized.Headers, citations, and quotes don’t count towards the word count.