Essays and Research Papers on Mixed issues in Film Television Theater Music & Dance

A 3 page essay that analyzes Nuyorican Dreams, a 1999 documentary directed by Laurie Collyer, which focuses on the family of Marta Torres, an immigrant from Puerto Rico who came to New York in search of the American Dream and a better life for herself and her family, but instead found an American "nightmare" ...

This 13 page paper compares and contrasts the novel, A River Runs Through It, to the film version by the same name. Synopsis, metaphor, symbols, quotes all included. Cinematography and directing analyzed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page essay/research paper that offers commentary on modern society, the jumble of images that bombard us daily, and argues that filmmakers are at least one area of the media in which creative people are trying to sort out the jumble and offer some coherent messages. In discussing this theme, the writer analyzes three ...

A 15 page research paper that examines some of the technical aspects of stagecraft. This examination of the director's art looks specifically at the physical requirements of staging, that is, the dynamics of directing the actors where to be onstage. The writer also addresses some of the problems specific to high school productions and ...

A 5 page essay which discusses the use of comedy in the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes Lysistrata and also in the seventeenth century French comedy by Moliere Tartuffe. In both of these comedies, the playwrights use the elements of comedy to convey criticism of certain social conventions of their particular era. No additional sources ...

A 4 page comparison and contrast of the film “Rome: Open City” (1945) and “The Bicycle Thieves” (1948). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the animation styles of the Japanese and Americans. This paper highlights a number of technique examples to illustrate the point that there are indeed many similarities and differences between the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines how feminism has added to our understanding and appreciation of film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the musical stylings, trend, culture of Amandla. Artists featured as well as the film discussed. Bibliographpy lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper discusses the development of the Russian cinema from its inception to the present, modern era. Key filmmakers mentioned and chronicled. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the cinematography of Wadje in the third in his trilogy: Ashes and Diamonds. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that discusses a sonata in G minor that has been attributed to both J.S. Bach and his son C.P.E. Bach. The writer discusses the controversy and provides analysis of the work, relating it to characteristics of the Baroque period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares the stories “The Chocolate War” and “The Giver” and the film “Stand By Me.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the depiction of the aliens in the movies ET and Aliens. Quotes cited from various sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that reviews Chicago, the Broadway musical (not the movie). The writer briefly describes the lighting, costumes, and set, but concentrates on a synopsis of the plot, which includes how the production numbers and songs fit into the show. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the filmwork on the documentary: Divorce Iranian Style. Review, critique and overview offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which summarizes Elizabeth Inchbald’s “Every One Has His Fault.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares the character of Alex from Anthony Burgess’ novel “Clockwork Orange” to the Alex in the Stanley Kubrick film of the same name. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, which integrates a number of different movements that are distinct, thematic and produce specific feelings. Though Belioz attached definitive meaning to each of these movements, the feelings conveyed through the musical elements may be interpreted differently if the listener was unaware of Berlioz's ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and relates it to John Belton's view of genre pastiche.

This 6 page paper discusses the theory of auteur and examines two filmmakers: Kurosawa and Von Triers in their movies: Seven Samurai and The Idiots. Bibilography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the western, in film, in John H. Lenihan's work called Showdown. The book is critically evaluated but much of the paper provides an overview of its contents. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses the Pennsylvania Ballet production of The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that this extraordinary production presents the Shakespearean story in a manner that conveys the essence of the play through adroit characterization that incorporates steps, actions and body movements rarely seen in classical ballet. This company ...

A comparison between the moral corruption of Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the anti-semitism of Fred Leuchter in Morris's film, Mr Death. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 3 page paper which examines the film Serpico as it relates to realities in policing. No additional sources cited.