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

A 4 page paper which examines religion in the 1960 film Inherit the Wind. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper illustrates with examples, cited quotes and experts opinions on how drama originated with the earliest pagan religions on earth. The Celtic New Year is used as the example as it applies to English Ritual Drama and Irish Folk Drama. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that describes how camera techniques, mise-en-scene, and imagery combine to underscore the theme of pessimism and the view that religion does not offer effective answers to life's problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this reaction paper on the film Maria Full of Grace considers the manipulative aspects of the drug industry that has become almost like a religion for some and purely political for others, and discusses why Maria and other impoverished people like her would get involved in drug trafficking as mule in an ...

A 3 page essay that offers a personal interpretation of the song’s lyrics. “I Alone” is a song from the 1994 album by the band Live, Throwing Copper. Examination of the lyrics for “I Alone” reveal that the message of the song can be interpreted on a number of levels; however, elements within the song ...

A 5 page paper which compares the stories of “The Butcher Boy” by Patrick McCabe and “Zigger Zagger” by Peter Terson. The paper focuses on childhood, religion, and rebellion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses the artist R. Kelly, the criminal charges pending against him, and why it is that, despite his legal problems, he still continues to attract a loyal fan base, create records that sell millions and perform at sell-out concerts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the motivations and enticements which may cause adolescents to pursue a career in acting. Different influences are discussed, including the rational, opportunist and socio-cultural influences,. The paper ends by looking at the characteristics that will help support a successful career. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page analysis of the film Cape Fear. The focus of the essay is justice and if either of the two male characters, Cady or Bowden, acted in a just and fair manner. Bowden may have acted against legal ethics but was his action just? No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which compares Kurtz, from the film “Heart of Darkness” based on Conrad’s novel of the same name, and the ancient character of Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper discussing two plays which manage to overcome the obstacle of death. David Ives’ “All in the Timing” and Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off” are two plays which manage to overcome death and dark themes by skilful timing and framing of dark elements within lighter and farcical works. In both plays ...

This five-page-paper is an in-depth discussion on the development of Method Acting and the man who invented it. Konstantin Stanislavski was an actor who developed a step by step process to acting that involved the use of the actor's own emotions as well as physical logic. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the acting and directorial force in the infamous play, Reverend Billy, and suggests that the powerful message of the play is defined more by the quality of the acting and the directorial focus than by the actual content of the play itself. No sources cited.

In 2 pages, the author analyzes Robert De Niro's acting skill in "Awakenings" (19990). The style and effect of his performance are noted as well as what makes him believable. The question of whether his delivery is effective and convincing is answered, as well as whether he uses formalistic technique or method acting. ...

This is a 9 page paper on television’s reliance on negative ethnic stereotypes and violence to depict its stories. “The Sopranos” is used as an example. Critics argue that much of television today seems to rely on negative ethnic stereotypes, violence or both to receive high ratings and in doing so portrays inaccurate distortions of ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing the program access rules for cable TV as originally enacted in 1992 in the Cable Consumer Protection and Competition Act passed by Congress. Since the introduction of the Act which was meant to spur competition but still contained many restrictions the cable industry has still remained dominant in ...

This 3 page paper discusses the way Aristophanes uses the story of Lysistrata to discuss gender relations, women’s rights, and war in ancient Greece. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page essay that examines the stagecraft employed in these two works. While the art of playwriting has evolved and changed over the course of Western civilization, playwrights whether ancient or modern had to accomplish similar tasks in the storytelling and dramatization. The audience, in both cases, has to be informed about the background ...

This 6 page report discusses the 1972 movie “The Godfather” and the ways in which the movies of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Godfather” epic serve as an example of the ways in which the style and form of a movie often follows the most basic of classic storylines. In them, modern audiences experiences the journey of ...

This 8 page paper traces the various types of lighting used in theatrical productions and argues that electric light changed the entire concept of theatrical presentation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the history and evolution of documentary film. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the history of Mexican Broadcast History. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses the concept of the auteur director; movie genres; and Cronenberg's handling of the film "A History of Violence." Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 pages research paper/analysis of the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles and what the song’s images convey about the culture and history of California. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes the plot of the film “American History X” and argues that we still think of people of other races in stereotypical terms. Bibliography lists 1 source.