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

A 5 page paper which discusses how John Woo and Spike Lee promote their ethnic backgrounds by bringing them to film. The paper discusses their goals as directors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the movie, Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa in terms of the use of the Noh theatrical tradition within the movie. No additional sources are listed.

(5 pp) In the he late 1880s Strindberg began to experiment with free verse and created the great dramas The Father (1887), Miss Julie (1888), and Creditors (1888). The Father vividly expresses Strindberg's view of the war between the sexes, in which he saw man as victimized by woman. Miss Julie ...

8 pages in length. Baroque dance patterns are typically associated with Bach's French suites, a style of movement that is quite indicative of its time period. The stiff, rigid, unyielding movement so characteristic of the dance patterns of Bach's French suites reflect a period of time when self-expression was exchanged for a more ...

This 15 page report discusses ten contemporary films and compares how African American men are portrayed with various aspects of how film historians and media scholars have described the historical presentation of African American men in the movies, the popular press, even images presented in and by society in general such as advertising and news reporting. The easiest and most succinct statement ...

5 pages in length. Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!," easily one of the world's most beloved musical productions, sports a theme of celebration in relation to the spirit of rebirth and renewal. That this particular production openly addresses in the overwhelmingly difficult aspect of social change is indicative of its ability to reach out ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how television perpetuates ethnic and cultural stereotypes, with specific attention paid to talk shows. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. "The Hurricane" is a film about survival against the worst odds. When taken in its fullest context, the movie openly addresses the ills of human nature and how racism has long governed an intolerant society. "The Hurricane's" plot and significant/striking themes lend to the notion that racial equity ...

6 pages in length. The Milagro Beanfield War is a simple yet richly symbolic tale of a war between the rich and the poor. This classic tale of good vs. evil transcends what one reads on the page or sees on the screen, but leaves one walking away with a feeling inside that goes beyond mere emotion. ...

6 pages in length. This romantic comedy and charming movie about the widowed president dating a lobbyist is fun fare; however, if this were real life, would the American public take the situation so graciously? This question and more are contemplated within this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the horror genre, as represented in novel and cinematic form. An overview of each is provided, along with critical reviews and an evaluation of their respective strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at this work by George Bernard Shaw, and the film version of 1938 in order to ascertain the similarities and differences. The reason for these are discussed and the way in which they influence the interpreted of what we see is also examined. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Verdi's operas and the times in which he wrote them. Aida, La Traviata, and Don Carlo are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the aspects of time and attitude as they relate to the three plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses the play "Noises Off." The paper discusses relevant details of the script and the production, what the script and the production are seeking to achieve, and what elements of the script and the production are successful, or otherwise, in achieving the goal of this theatrical event. bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at the influence that independent television has had since its introduction n the United Kingdom in 1955. The paper considers the influence of advertising on the programme makers, scheduling the way it has created a competitive market ands the influence we can see today. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Woody Allen’s 1979 movie “Manhattan” and the various aspects of social politics that it portrays. Isaac (Woody Allen) has been divorced by Jill (Meryl Streep) who is now living in a lesbian relationship. Isaac is dating Tracy (Muriel Hemingway) who is 17. But he is intrigued and often annoyed by Mary (Diane Keaton) who ...

A 6 page discussion of the variations we see in the presentation style and content of movies depicting war. Correlates that variation with the variation in American sentiment which existed at the time, and indeed which continues to exist today regarding World War II verses the Vietnam War. Uses specific examples from the ...

This 8 page report discusses the process of directing in theater using the examples from various productions of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, and Tony Kushner’s Angels in America to illustrate the important nature of thoughtful or inspired direction. The simple fact is that many dramatic productions demand to be repeated and reinterpreted. The work itself, the actual ...

5 pages in length. The 1992 movie version of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans" was directed by Michael Mann and starred Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Steven Waddington, Russell Means and Eric Schweig. As an epic about human conflict, the movie addresses all the necessary elements of social, political and spiritual concern ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes the labyrinth in Orson Welles' "The Trial." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the 1996 movie, "A Long Kiss Goodnight". Scripted by Shane Black, directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Genna Davis and Samuel L. Jackson this movie is a fast-paced action thriller with little societal value. Outlines the plot and discusses the cinematographic technique. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. ...

A 3 page paper which compares the novel and the film in terms of the stature of the sidekick (Sancho Panza vs. Ned Logan and the Schofield Kid), the stature of the adversary (Enchanter and Samson Carrasco vs. Little Bill Daggett and W.W. Beauchamp, and the stature of the leading lady (Lady Dulcinea vs. Delilah). ...

6 pages in length. When assessing the impact that film has had upon the women's movement, it is not difficult to name at least a dozen examples off the top of one's head; indeed, the power of women is the primary focus of myriad films. Two in particular – Truman Capote's "Breakfast at ...