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

5 pages. The evidence is clear that with each passing generation the movies become more modern and updated as well. This is especially evident in the romantic comedies; the romance on the big screen of yesteryear was something completely different from what the audiences of today are seeing. This paper will explain those ...

A 5 page comparison between two film versions of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men – a 1981 made-for-television version of the story starring Randy Quaid in the role of Lenny and Robert Blake as George, and a 1992 remake for theatre release starring Gary Sinise as George and John Malkovich as Lenny. The writer ...

This 5 page paper considers the 1989 Woody Allen film and the way in which it present moral and ethical matters. The writer concentrates on the issues of infidelity and murder. Following this there is also a consideration of how the film, using these ethical matters, also depicts the way in which man sees god. ...

A 6 research paper that compares and contrasts the novel Color Purple by Alice Walker with the film version directed by Steven Spielberg. The writer discusses the differences between the two, emphasizing the ways in which the film tempers the ideological message present in the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. Technology plays a significant role in virtually every nuance of contemporary society; however, one might not necessarily associate such technological advancement with the film industry. Even as far back as early twentieth century, the rumblings of technology were present – albeit ever so slightly in some cases – that ...

An 8 page paper which examines Conrad’s novel, first comparing it with Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film, “Apocalypse Now,” but then concentrating on its use of binary opposition, issues of colonial and anti-colonial text, explores the character of Kurtz and his absence and presence throughout the journey (psychological and spatial) and how he appears ...

This paper compares actor John Travolta through his roles in the movies Saturday Night Fever and Grease during the late 1970s and Pulp Fiction, which was released during the mid-1990s.

A 5 page research paper that offers a detailed analysis of the structure and harmony of the last movement from Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page report discusses Australian movies, their popularity and how they have created an image of Australia for the rest of the world. Three films in particular are discussed -- “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” the first of the “Crocodile Dundee” movies, and “Holy Smoke.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the roles of women in Sartre's "Les Mains Sales" and Camus'' "Les Justes." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how violence and madness within the family shapes these classic Greek tragedies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This paper examines the theories of feminist writer Laura Mulvey and how they pertain to the male point of view when it comes to films, and analyses those theories against the cross-dressing movie Tootsie, which was released in 1982. Through comparing the plot of Tootsie with Mulvey's theories, the paper indicates that Tootsie corroborates the ...

This paper examines the concept of female monstrousness in the horror movie The Exorcist, which was released in 1972. The paper discusses what the concept of "monstrousness-feminine" is in the movie and points out reasons and areas in which the concept is demonstrated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the realities shows on television, illustrating that what we see is not necessarily the truth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A five page paper which compares the way in which social and cultural elements influence media text in American and British screenplays, with particular reference to Pulp Fiction and Angela's Ashes. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 11 page paper discusses how the horror film genre has changed over the years. Representations of male and female roles as well as censorship issues are detailed. Comparisons are made between the classic movie, The Old Dark House and The House on Haunted Hill. Examples are given from American television to show the advent ...

A 6 page paper which examines the narrative styles of the films "Citizen Kane" and "Pulp Fiction," comparing and contrasting the styles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper discusses the cinematic style and content of films directed by David Lean and Steven Spielberg, and compares and contrasts the two men's works. The paper attempts to demonstrate how Mr. Lean's cinematic style, as reflected in his movies, Great Expectations, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia influenced Mr. Spielberg's ...

A 13 page paper which examines the life and achievements of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major, No. 23, K. 448. The writer offers analysis of all three movements, quoting experts on the musical form, harmony, themes, etc. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the importance of the last scene of Valle-Inclan's play "Las luces de Bohemia." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares the classical styles of Haydn and Mozart and discusses the influence that they had over each other. The writer specifically addresses several categories of their music, which includes symphonies, piano sonatas, and concertos. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Almost anyone who is familiar with "A Streetcar Named Desire" has one or two scenes they know, even if they haven't seen the play; namely, the rape scene and the poker scene. This paper examines these and other scenes from the play from a "feminist" perspective, while also focusing on the female characters and the ...

A 5 page paper which compares the films "Die Hard" and "Passenger 57." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the popular HBO television series “The Sopranos” and focuses on the first-ever episode of the series. The unlikely stories surrounding a northern New Jersey mobster and his friends, family, and “associates” is one that is as popular with critics as it is with its millions of fans. it also offers ...