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"It ain't a costume,
kid,
it's a uniform.
And how bout we call you
'that ridiculous polite Pollyanna who won't last a week.'"

Frida was one of the most creative movies I have ever seen, they made the movie on a small budget and really had to use some unique and creative methods to accomplish this visually stunning masterpiece of a movie.

Art students would be very interested in this movie.

Off of the list you posted I'd pick Clockwork Orange.

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If you're looking for unusual plotting, I'd suggest something like Memento, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, or 21 Grams.

if its a thesis, i'm sure ya may want to go through the history of it in film so going back to old black and white movies ya may want to look at stories done from classic books like maltese falcon and just classic movies like citizen kane, casablanca, on the waterfront and then move into the later end of the last century (GOD that's weird to type that!! ) to movies like the odessa file, three days of the condor, taxi driver, looking for mr. goodbar and others that i'm sure i'm missin and then into the newer movies and matt picks some excellent ones, as is par for matt

ya may even want to pick movies from all genres. a horror, love story, mystery, etc etc and so forth

oh, and figgy you name an excellent example in the 'recommend a classic movie' when you brought up harold and maude

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Because You choose for Your instrument a boastful, lustful, smutty, infantile boy
and give me for reward only the ability to recognize the incarnation.

Because You are unjust, unfair, unkind,
I will block You, I swear it.

The Machinist came first to my mind. Its plot style is along the same vein as Memento and might interest art students.

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THANKs ed, harold and maude is an alltime fave of mine. Thanks also to anyone else that posted replies. i decided to go with ozmas recommendation, (which was a success) unfortunatly no one else posted before i had to have the paper written, but thanks for your imput anyways....here is how my essay turned out... tell me what you think....(this is the first draft, please bare with me on the grammatical errors, i had to type fast. please let me know what you think.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines plot as 1) series of events consisting of and outline of the action of a narrative, or drama. 2) To conceive and arrange action and incidents of. Because of itÕs well-developed characters, good use of forshadowing, and outstanding climax, Stanley KubrickÕs: A Clockwork Orange serves as a specific example of successful plot. Often times, the lack of a good introduction, firm conflict, and a sense of closure can mean the difference between a good plot and a bad one.
The exposition is the where and when of the film. It gives the viewer a chance to meet the characters, establish the desired tone, and collect the information needed to get a basic understanding of the film. For instance, A Clockwork Orange takes place in England in the Korova milk bar. The furniture, clothing, and new age melody of the music, hint that it is set sometime in the future. Here we are introduced to Georgie, Pete, and Dim, four juvinille delinquents on the prowl for mischief, and Alex, their leader. They hastily make their way out into a dark ally where they will soon turn a harmless bum into the victim of gang beating. The film introduces us to ideas of rape, chaos, and mayhem, creating a violent and erie tone.
ÒNo more picking fun of Dim brother, its part of the new wayÉÓ Pete exclaims,
ÒThereÕs been some very large talk behind my sleeping back, I know it!Ó Alex replies.
This conversation is crucial in that it causes the viewer to wonder what kind of change this Ònew wayÓ will bring to Alex. It gives them the feeling that something dramatic is about to happen to him. This is only one example of Forshadowing, or hinting whatÕs to come, however, it contributes to the plot by creating one of many mental build-ups before the climax.
The inciting force has 3 main purposes: It gives the viewer a reason to keep watching, it contributes to the build-up before climax, and finally, it acts as a way to introduce the conflict. AlexÕs ÒdroogsÓ or gang-mates propose the idea of ÒupgradingÓ to make more cash. Falling for the set-up, Alex agrees. Things get out of hand when a wealthy woman refuses to open the door for their routine resulting in a break-in. Things go from bad to worse when an act of violence results in murder. Upon his exit, proceeding the sound of sirens, Alex realizes it was all an act of rebellion against his leadership when his droogs bash him in the head leaving him for the police.
Some people believe it is a good idea to avoid conflict at all costs. Film is one instance where the exact opposite it true. Furthermore, it may be one of the only places where it is encouraged to embrace the conflict in order to achieve success. In a movie, the conflict in particular is the most important element, because without it, the movie would not exist. Most movies fit into one of four kinds of conflict: person VS nature, person VS themselves, person VS person, or, as in this example, person VS society.
Alex has challenged the views and customs people live by, deeming him as a danger to society. This presents our conflict, that is prison time. Thrust into a zoo of big-time criminals, corrupt warden, and drooling perverts, Alex searches for something seemingly impossible--redemption.
What makes a man good? Is it in choosing not to be able to choose? Or is the answer in choice itself? The is the crisis, or turning point for better or for worse. This is the descision Alex must face when he is selected by the government for an experiment. Alex is told he will be a free man in Òa little over a fort-nightÓ under the condition that he participates.
An injection is given to induce a Òdeath like paralysis, along with feelings of terror and helplessneslsÓ. Alex is then bound by a straightjacket and head restraints to keep his head from moving. A lid lock contraption is strapped to his head to keep his eyelids pryed open like a 2x4 keeps a broken window from closing shut. This occurs in a movie theater where he is forced to watch ultra-violent films filled with rape and other familiar graphic scenes. This experiment is a kind of way to condition Alex to associate death with these reoccurring themes from his past.
The viewer has finally obtained enough information needed to make a prediction of the outcome. Obviously, the reader is going through a lot of emotional trauma with the main character. This is the filmÕs highest point of action. The whole movie builds up to this scene.
The falling action of the film is just as it sounds; the action falling from the climax to the end of the story. It shapes the outcome. Treatment proves effective in an experiment upon release. It also proves corrupt in the case of self defense when lonely, homeless Alex is attacked by a fleet of local bums, who recognize him from an earlier encounter. He is then saved by two police officers, who he immediately recognizes as his former droogs, only to be dragged to the middle of no where and beaten. Alex experiences yet another instance of bad karma when he winds up on the doorstep of another former victim; who has knowledge of the details of his treatment. He is tortured until he is driven to the point of attempted suicide.
After the suicide attempt, AlexÉ.
If every film a person ever watched ended like the unfinished statement that heads this paragraph, none of us would have any desire to watch. The denouement, or conclusion, solves the conflict, provides closure, and sometimes leaves a spot for a new conflict, or a sequel. After his suicide attempt, Alex wakes up cured. Though we are not sure if the cure was accidental, or without consent, one thing is for sure; The government will be accused of inhumane means of reforming its prisoners. In exchange for AlexÕs cooperation against the media, he is offered protection, a good job and salary, an a brand new stereo system.
Understanding these elements is essential in viewing any film today. Without all of these elements, the plot of clockwork orange could have been misleading to some and uninteresting to others. The exposition, forshadowing, inciting force, conflict, crisis, climax, falling action, and the conclusion combined is undoubtably one of the biggest reasons this film has made it to the worlds top 250 films ever made.

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"It ain't a costume,
kid,
it's a uniform.
And how bout we call you
'that ridiculous polite Pollyanna who won't last a week.'"

Oh very good Wiggy, what a great indepth essay on the movie. I am impressed. You really hit on all the key elements of the plot, well as near as I can remember, I have't seen A Clockwork Orange for decades, I am sure it has been, but it is certainly a film that always stays with a person, burned into a part of our brains, it is such and intense, violent, and disturbing film.

Good luck with this, not that you need it. Be sure to let us know how you do with it.

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