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

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the mass media works to support militarism even when it hides behind the premise that war is a necessary component of peace. The report suggests that such thinking is representative of what George Orwell called “doublethink” in his novel “1984.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A ten page paper which looks at the life and philosophy of Merce Cunningham, and the way in which his radical innovation in the world of post-modernist dance contributed to the transcendence of traditional and circumscribed forms and produced a synthesis of energy and movement which was a major contribution to performance art ...

7 pages in length. The cultural convergence of hip-hop and rhythm & blues that occurred throughout the 1990s gave rise to a blending of sounds that had heretofore been considered distinctly opposite. This fusion of sound and style was responsible for establishing a strong connection between black expression and the ongoing quest for ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of Merce Cunningham with an emphasis on his dance techniques. Cunningham's philosophy, choreography, life, and mentors are each discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. Sometimes the simplest questions are the most telling, as BP Fallon found out in his interview with the musical group U2. His article entitled "One But Not The Same" delves deep into the psyche of Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam, the four primary players who have made U2 a ...

A five page paper which considers John-Paul Sartre’s philosophy of existentialism as applied to the character of Jack in the film Titanic. The paper gives an overview of the existentialist definitions of anguish, abandonment and despair and looks at the ways in which they can be applied to Jack’s interaction with Rose, and his motivations ...

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Stephen Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock as it concerns the use of horror in film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the role of community theatre and how we may understand it better by looking at interventionist theatre. The paper then consider three different production and discusses these in the same terms. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Richard Brooks and Ken Loach are but two directors from the 1960s who believed that Hollywood had an obligation to address social issues through the power of film. Such Brooks classics as "Elmer Gantry" and "The Professionals," along with Loach's "Poor Cow," speak to the notion of social realism ...

A five page paper which looks at Bernard Pomerance’s play The Elephant Man, and the ways in which the character of John Merrick interacts with society in order to demonstrate the discrepancy between external preconceptions and inner reality, and the contrast between his own physical deformities and the way in which Victorian society is itself ...

A 5 page paper which provides a critical examination of the Civil War as presented in the film "Birth of a Nation" and the book "Civil War Women" by Barbara Brackman. bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses how one would create a movie to best portray the setting for Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Set design, the director’s vision, and costuming are discussed in the context of the story. No additional sources listed.

A 5 page overview of these classic films. Outlines the story line and details the cinematographic technique which is employed to present that story. Contends that art is often a reflection of societal condition, as in the case of “Battleship Potemkin” but also is often a reflection of the artist’s inner struggles, as is ...

A five page paper which looks at gender issues in the Medea of Euripides, in terms of convention in classical Greek drama, the character of Medea herself, and the ways in which patriarchal social codes mediated against the autonomy of women. Bibliography lists 5 sources

(5 pp). How do you write a thesis statement in terms of a classic? Casablanca is a movie's movie. It may have been a movie we grew up with. One that someone sat us down and said, "you have to watch this;" or one we never thought we would watch, ...

A five page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Nora in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Hedda in Hedda Gabler, in terms of their personality, intellect and the way in which they perceive their lives and their relationships with others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the Freudian elements of the film Good Will Hunting, and assesses the character of Will and his development throughout the narrative from a Freudian perspective, in terms of such psychological defence mechanisms as repression and projection in his relationships with other characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A 12 page book review which considers the book's chronicle of 14 important performers who are frequently overlooked in popular jazz texts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages. There are televisual and extra-televisual determinations that lead to the development of two divergent trends in the 1970's urban realism and fantasy. This paper will represent a synopsis of each type and illustrate the influence of the TV specific and socio-political determinations outlined. Each of these programming shifts are historicized and consideration is made as ...

There are many instances in life where it may feel as though destiny has leaned down and taken a hand. It is sometimes a small thing, however, it can - and often is - life changing. This 5 page paper asserts that in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches are a life changing influence upon Macbeth. In the ...

A comparison between the characters of Willy Loman in Miller’s Death of a Salesman and John Proctor in Miller’s The Crucible, looking at the importance of the themes of deception and integrity in the two dramas and the way in which these themes are developed by the actions of the protagonists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(10 pp.) Edward II was a real English king, (Edward of Caernarvon 1284--1327). He spent a good amount of time in conflict with his nobility; did poorly in the Scottish campaigns and suffered defeated by Robert Bruce. And then, as old American radio used to say, "and now - the rest of the ...

A 5 page essay about David Mamet's evocative play, Oleanna, which can be read on several different levels. One of the principal ways in which it can be addressed is in the way that Mamet presents the world of higher education through the character of John, the egotistical college professor. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that focuses on the energy and movement involved in jazz dance performance. The writer spotlights three performances by the Nicholas Brothers dance team, which appeared in numerous movies in the 1930s and 40s. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which considers the duties and responsibilities of public service broadcasters, particularly in relation to the advent of satellite television and the wider degree of choice available to the viewing audience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.