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

This 4 page paper discusses the social conventions, marriage and opportunities (or lack thereof) for individual growth as explored by Ibsen in his play “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the 2001 film “Lumumba,” about assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page essay that examines the relationship between Sir Thomas More and Richard Rich in Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the film “Mississippi Burning” and argues that the KKK are not terrorists but criminals. It also argues that FBI tactics were unethical and brought them down to the level of the Klansmen. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the films of Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and the fact that he was a frustrated theater director. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses Arthur Miller’s play with regard to its commentary on society and its expectations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of printing and photography in ancient China and in the West. Emphasis is placed on defining differences between the two. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper answers a series of questions about Oedipus, the King of Thebes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that compares the 1993 film "Gettysburg," directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, with the novel on which it is based by Michael Shaara, The Killer Angels. Examination of the film shows that it faithfully follows the details and descriptions of the battle of Gettysburg that are related in Shaara's book and it ...

A 4 page essay that addresses the societal factors that shape the familial situations in August Strindberg's Miss Julie, George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, and Sharon Pollock's Doc. The final portion of the paper discusses the role of Mr. Homer in Ryga's play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page essay provides an analytic discussion that compares the use of psychological manipulation in George Orwell's 1984 and "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir. Only these two primary sources are cited.

This 8 page essay provides a student reviewing a jazz concert with a template on which to base the student's own report. Works performed and analyzed include Wood Shaw's "Rahsaan's Run" and Mickey Tucker's "The Crawl." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In four pages, this paper examines the common characteristics of theme, plot, and narrative patterns this trio of science fiction films share. One source is listed in the bibliography.

A 16 page essay that describes the social and familial situations of women in 3 plays: August Strindberg's play Miss Julie; George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita; and Sharon Pollock's Doc. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of dramatic irony. Examples from "Oedipus the King" and "Master Harold and the Boys" are given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the definitions proposed by Aristotle and Freud with regard to tragedy, and argues that the Oedipus complex does not work well of the play the bears its name.

This 10 page research paper discusses Sergei Eisenstein's two-part masterpiece "Ivan the Terrible," which was produced in the 1940s under the government of Joseph Stalin. The writer argues that Eisenstein's use of lighting and shadow indicated complex thematic meanings that differed from the principles of socialist realism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines two medical dramas and compares and contrasts them. Many specific pieces of information are included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In three pages this film character’s personality is described within the context of the ‘big five’ personality traits clusters and how these characteristics affect the choices he makes. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page essay that describes the characteristics that were part of Charlie Chaplin's comedic style. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page essay compares the characterization of King Arthur in First Knight (1995, directed by Jerry Zucker) with that of Henry II in Becket (1964, directed by Peter Glenville). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page essay offer analysis of director Desmond Nakono's White Man's Burden, which premiered in 1995. Drawing on Marion Riggs' documentary "Ethnic Notions," the writer argues that the characterization of Louis Pinnock references the stereotype of the "Brute Negro." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page essay argues that Woody Allen's Annie Hall (1977) broke new ground as a romantic comedy, establishing the sub genre, Radical Romantic/Unromantic. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page essay that draws on Sydney Lumet's remarks in his book "Making Movies," in order to speculate about Lumet's motives in presenting a montage of New York City life under the opening credits of "Dog Day Afternoon." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 13 page paper that provides an overview of La Haine. Meaning is interpreted through a semiotic analysis. Bibliography lists 10 sources.