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

In four pages, this paper examines and offers reviews and advertisement analysis as well as personal and professional film commentary by Professor Dana Polan, which is included in the 2005 DVD edition. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page essay describes and analyzes the soundtrack and Martin Scorsese use of sound in his film "Raging Bull." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page essay discusses specific aspects of the characterization, plot, the nature of the comedy, and the emotional and psychological relationships between the characters in this 1940 screwball comedy. Bibliography lists only the film.

In three pages this Davis Guggenheim and Al Gore documentary is critically analyzed and reviewed. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Rossellini's "Voyage to Italy" and "Open City". Elements of neorealism are identified in each work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this Frank Zappa song from the 1970s is examined within the context of social discourse. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of speeches. Four types of speeches are analyzed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In five pages this paper analyzes director Brian De Palma’s 1983 film in terms of historical and cultural contexts, narrative form, and aesthetic style. One source is listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page essay considers the difference between composition and improvisation and how both apply to jazz. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page essay reviews Mash, directed by Robert Altman, which premiered in 1970; and, All the President's Men, directed by Alan Pakula, 1976. The writer draws on Bruce Schulman's text to argue that these films are indicative of the change in social mores and the political landscape the occurred in the 1970s. Bibliography lists ...

This 4 pages essay discusses consequentialism and its relevancy to a scene in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002, directed by Christ Columbus). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page essay focus on Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and offers a comprehensive overview of the play discussing its the play's structure, language and imagery, characters, themes and production characteristics, before closing with conclusions as to the appeal and value of this drama. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Festgesang and Lobgesang by Felix Mendelssohn. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page concert report offers a student a hypothetical example of how the student might choose to relate the details of a recent concert at Yavapai College's Performing Arts Center. This concert was an a cappella choral performance and the writer discusses the various works that were performed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page essay discuses the nature of documentaries, defining the genre and discussing its nature. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of "Good Will Hunting". The paper provides a basic review covering aspects such as story and characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the film “District 9” and how it compares to the reality of life in the slums of apartheid South Africa. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the psychological concept of racial stratification as shown in the film Schindler’s List. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page essay reports on an episode of Braxton Family Values, which features Toni Braxton and her sisters. The writer describes the interaction between family members and comments on the nature of the relationships portrayed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 2 page research paper reports on the purpose, development, style, and general characteristics of opera. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page concert report offers suggestions to a student on how the student might relate the details of a jazz concert that occurred at Yavapai College on October 22, 2012. The writer describes the works that were performed by drawing on YouTube videos of these pieces. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In three pages this paper examines the career choice of hip-hop choreographer in a consideration of background, skills, training, experience, and accomplishments. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page essay argues that John Turturro's performance as Herbert Stempel is pivotal to the plot and structure "Quiz Show," 1996, directed by Robert Redford. The writer draws substantiation for this argument by citing specific scenes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page essay briefly describes the plot of this film, which was directed by Darren Aronofsky and premiered in 2000, and the way in which the characters are affected by addiction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page research paper/essay explores the topic of characterization and associated production values during the classic Hollywood era. Bibliography lists 13 sources.