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

A 5 page research paper that analyzes Brahms' intermezzo in e-flat minor, op. 118, no. 6. The writer discusses the tonality and structure of the piece, as well as what might have inspired the sadness inherent in this work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page report discusses “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears” the winner of the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film in 1980. The movie presents the sort of tale that has been told for centuries. A small town girl goes to the big city, gets pregnant, is all alone in the world, has her baby and struggles on, ...

A 5 page paper which examines the roles of children, and the treatment of children, in seven different dramatic plays. The plays are "Oedipus," "Hamlet," "Antigone," "Madame Butterfly," "Death of a Salesman," "The Glass Menagerie," and "A Doll's House." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the differences between Thomas Harris’ 1988 novel and Jonathan Demme’s 1991 film to illustrate how the text could be successfully translated onto celluloid. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines cheating, from a moral and ethical position, as it is seen in the Paul Newman film "The Verdict." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which compares the short story, by Washington Irving, and the film version, directed by Tim Burton, of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the German-made film based on the novel by Heinrich Boll. The writer argues that it is a film that asks some hard questions about certain assumptions that are made in Western democratic societies, such as how far should freedom of the press be allowed to infringe on personal privacy? ...

A 6 page paper which examines the film "Finding Forrester" and discusses whether such a portrayal could be real or whether it is nothing more than Hollywood glamour. The paper utilizes Richard Rodriguez' work titled "The Achievement of Desire" which discusses aspects of educating the minority. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the novel with the film by the same name. The novel is by S.E. Hinton and the film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the Ibsen work with the Tennessee Williams play which were each written in different time periods. Characterization is discussed, particularly as it pertains to the ways in which Nora is like Blanche and Stella. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper examines two popular children's television shows, Sesame Street and Barney and Friends, and compares and contrasts the two in terms of show presentation, lessons presented and learning styles. The paper profiles each show, then makes the comparisons. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. Why do Rap artists have such notorious reputations? In order for Rap artists to maintain their marketability they must keep these seamy reputations. The news media tends to report the scandalous news about rap artists, which gives them more free publicity; the reputation begins feeding on itself. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the 1980's film directed by Martin Scorcese. The theme is discussed in depth along with artistic aspects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the treatment of women in Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness and Frances Ford Coppala's movie Apocalypse Now. The paper discusses similarities and differences throughout the entire plotline, and explains the role of women in these two stories.

This 5 page report discusses the 1992 Oscar-winning (best picture, best director, best supporting actor, best editing) movie that stars and was directed by Clint Eastwood, “Unforgiven” and shows the ways in which Eastwood explores many of the most archetypal of characters. Ultimately it is a story of hypocrisy and morality, revenge and regret, ...

This 5 page paper looks at the play and examines who Godot is and why the protagonists are waiting. Godot is compared to God. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses movie director/writer/actor Woody Allen, it has often appeared that Allen has had an on-again-off-again in terms of his attitudes and relationships about women. In one movie he may adore the quirky neurosis of Diane Keaton in the title role of “Annie Hall,” in another he may seem to be ...

This paper examines Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman, and attempts to determine if Willy Loman fits the profile of the tragic hero. The paper also discusses the play as a good example of a tragedy, as defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle.

8 pages in length. Popular cinema has consistently examined the theme of changing human/machine relations, with the past two decades reflecting a significant upsurge in the complexity and magnitude of such interaction. The student can readily assess the extent to which this can be witnessed by exploring such films as Blade Runner, Gattaca ...

This 5 page report discusses Akira Kurosawa's movie "Roshomon" and gives a summary of the movie and the reasons it has remained a compelling film even after nearly fifty years.

A review of Attenborough's epic film about the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page paper which examines the focus on gender, sexual, national, and cultural identity as it is presented in David Henry Hwang's "M. Butterfly." No additional sources cited.

A 12 page paper which examines chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Susan Harris Smith's book "Masks in Modern Drama." No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. That George Bernard Shaw draws attention to the snobbery of elitist linguists speaks to the importance of communication between and among human beings. The author's forthright contention was that people -- even those from the same country – could barely understand one another for the multitude of languages ...

A 5 page paper which considers how the female protagonists in these plays respond in unexpected and unacceptable ways to the social and legal expectations of women in their respective societies, noting the similarities and differences of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.