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

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares three articles on television viewing by sociologists Ron Lembo, George Comstock and Ien Ang. These social scientists have broken down the television viewing behaviors and their implications in regards to how individuals relate to society as a whole, based on their viewing habits. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 9 page paper which examines the speech/scene in Hamlet where he has the opportunity to kill King Claudius yet hesitates. The paper offers various approaches, concerning stage, setting, speech, that would offer an alternative rendition of this famous scene. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. With the second wave of feminism came the reassessment of women's roles everywhere. Indeed, contemporary times have changed the very roles women portray in within the movie industry, as it can readily be argued that the birth of feminism is particularly responsible for the drastic personality modifications of the ...

This 4 page report discusses the well-known actor/director Kenneth Branagh’s 1996, four-hour movie of “Hamlet.” The report takes the view that “Hamlet” itself did not translate all that well in director Branagh’s interpretation. As is typical with any production of “Hamlet,” it was better than many and less powerful than others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page report discusses the ways in which popular culture marginalizes older people in the overall social stratification of America. One way to do that is to consider the ways in which older people are portrayed in the media and no single aspect of the media is more pervasive than advertising. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses similarities in Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour," James Joyce's "Araby," and the film "Casino." The similarity focused upon is that which illustrates the realization of a truth, often a painfully accepted truth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the 1994 movie by writer-director Ang Lee. The movie tells the story of the story of a master chef who is nearing retirement, named Chu (Sihung Lung), who lives in Taipei with his three unmarried daughters. On Sundays, the sisters and their father catch up on the most intimate, literally, aspects of their lives. Their problems ...

This 5 page report discusses Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813-1901) “La Traviata,” created in 1853. In the nearly 150 years since that time, it has become one of the best-known and most frequently performed operas in the Western world. The story of the opera revolves around the courtesan Violetta Valery and the man she loves, Alfredo. Misunderstandings and confusions separate the two who ...

A 6 page paper which examines the film "Nell" in relationship to the loss of an identical twin. While not much research has been done on this subject, the character of Nell serves to provide many clues to what an identical twin may experience at the loss of a twin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the production "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg utilizing space, primarily additional space. The paper examines how one could present a production of Strindberg's play with additional space, creating a unique setting that would serve to heighten the production by focusing on naturalism and subtlety. Bibliography lists 2 additional source.

A 5 page paper which compares how the concept of heroism is depicted in each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the religious symbolism and the relationships in the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman and George Kennedy, directed by Stuart Rosenberg. Throughout the movie, the audience understands how an apparently average man can find himself in the midst of a situation in which his personal power and control is completely denied. When that happens, ...

This 5 page paper provides a brief overview of the Lloyd Webber musical, discusses sets, costumes, and offers opening day reviews, as well as a short synopsis and notes on original development from novel to musical. Bibliography lists 3 MLA sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the films "While You Were Sleeping" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" in terms of comedic impact. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the two productions "Madame Butterfly" and "True West" and illustrates how the two are very similar in terms of presenting dual nature as it relates to humans, no matter their culture. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

Experiencing life requires much more than merely going through the paces of one's existence; rather, the various developmental stages inherent to personal growth require cognitive awareness in order to achieve a true state of being. Myriad people do not realize the abundant elements that comprise one's personal development, often incorrectly surmising that one's transition ...

This 5 page paper discusses elements with respect to narrative and style. Examples are provided using one scene form the movie and discusses technical aspects such as composition, camera angle, lighting, editing, and characterization. Bibliography lists 6 MLA sources.

A 5 page discussion of the observation that commercial interests are permeating every aspect of our lives. Our public spaces, both physical and tangential, are increasingly subjected to commercial messages which are designed to change our perceptions and ultimately to render economic benefit on the commercial entity responsible for the commercial messages. The ...

A 5 page analysis of the 1976 movie The Town That Dreaded Sundown. This research paper takes an unusual form. It consists first of all for a prospectus for a paper describing what the proposed paper would argue; secondly, it includes an annotated bibliography; and, third, a sentence outline of the proposed paper. Please note ...

This 6 page paper explicates the film and focuses on narration and sound, but also delves into other areas. Thematic elements are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A 5 page research paper that examines the critical reception that Edward Albee's play Tiny Alice received in 1964. The writer argues that the negative reception that this play received was influenced by the fact that it was not like Albee's previous hit, Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and also because of its controversial content. ...

5 pages in length. A very prominent misconception within the human world is that eyesight is the one and only way in which an individual can see. This presumption, however, which is based upon nothing more than interpretive evidence, completely disregards the existential element of human perception that allows for a significantly better understanding ...

5 pages in length. Caryl Churchill's Top Girls set a precedent unlike any other feminist theatre production had heretofore accomplished; as such, this unparalleled approach created a combination of difficulties as well as unusual opportunities for the playwright while preparing the original production. With the critical acclaim inherent to this type of theatrical ...

This 5 page paper looks at the gun as used in Bonnie and Clyde and Taxi Driver. The films are compared and contrasted and other aspects of the films are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the controversy surrounding movie rating systems. The author contends that rather than being a form of censorship as critiques contend, movie ratings are a justifiable component of regulating the viewing content of certain age groups. Bibliography lists 6 sources.