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

This 3 page paper discusses the stage production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic The Phantom of the Opera. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the way in which parents on television have gone from being parents to being their children’s friends, and what this means for society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In ten pages this paper examines how the Stations of the Cross were emphasized through the suffering of Jesus Christ in the twelve hours before his death as depicted by Mel Gibson in his controversial 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ, with comparisons drawn to other directors’ portrayals of Christ’s last hours. Eight ...

A 7 page research paper that addresses how to perceive hip hop: Does commercial hip hop harm Black Americans in its focus on and glorification of racist, negative images; or does it primarily represent a reflection of Black experience that mainstream America does not want to face? This examination of literature explores this topic in ...

In three pages this paper defines concepts of culture/subculture, norms, values, and sanctions within the context of the film by analyzing certain key scenes. One source is listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper which discusses and analyzes aspects of the film Men of Honor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that reports on the content of 5 reviews of the film Titanic (1997, directed by James Cameron). The writer describes and contrasts the differing opinions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of characterization in film. The writer looks at two works: Frears' "The Snapper" and Mullan's "The Magdalene Sisters". Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the film “Precious” and the struggles of its unlikely heroine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In three pages this paper analyzes the visual text of a Cyclops as conceptualized by animator Ray Harryhausen and described by Homer in Book IX of “The Odyssey.” The writer’s personal response to this visual text includes the relationship between the visual text and its subject matter, assesses how different textual elements either work ...

This 4 page research paper offers a scene description and analysis from Ozu's Late Spring, describing how the famous scene featuring a vase has been interpreted by critics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Miyazaki’s film “Spirited Away,” and the journey of its protagonist Chihiro from an “animal” to a selfish child to an intuitive and aware young woman just catching a glimpse of adulthood. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the original play Othello by Shakespeare with Oliver Parker’s film version. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis of the character of Mrs. Popov in Anton Chekhov’s play The Brute. No additional sources cited.

In ten pages this paper examines how Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel and James Whale’s 1931 film Frankenstein depict the fate of women who are entrenched within a patriarchal society that was based upon their total dependence on men. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page review of the 1990 movie by Jim Sheridan. This review explores the importance of land and money in establishing the status quo. No additional sources are listed.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the themes of conflict and communication in Inarritu's "Babel". Discussion questions are also included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay discusses the ideology and beliefs portrayed in The Boxer (1997, written and directed by Jim Sheridan). Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of sociological content in the film "Nell". Obstacles to the process of acculturation are emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that begins by describing the features that characterize the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Then the writer compares this with the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of the television show "Grey's Anatomy". An episode is interpreted in terms of semiotics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers a scene analysis from Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976). The writer describes the use of the camera, lighting, editing techniques and mise-en-scene. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page film review of Coach Carter (2005), which focuses on the leadership qualities of this high school basketball coach. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper argues that censorship is not something we should resort to as a democratic society. Instead we should devise an effective rating system and parents should use that system to monitor their children's television viewing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In three pages this paper presents a cultural critique of this film and its representations of gender, race, class, and what it reveals about contemporary U.S. society. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.