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

This paper examines the characters of Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman and Ruth Younger in Raisin in the Sun and compares how the two behave with dignity and love to try to hold their families together.

A 5 page paper discussing characteristics of the viewing area of this mid-market television station and ways that the station can increase its standing in the local area. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, WVLT is the perennial “also ran” in broadcast television in East Tennessee. It is a network (CBS) ...

An 8 page paper which discusses whether or not the twentieth-century play should be regarded as a tragedy, according to Aristotle’s definition. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the 1925 classic movie “Battleship Potemkin” and the fact that it is actually portraying events taking place at the time the movie was made rather than the historical incident of 1905 that it supposedly presents. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper examines the 2001 movie Vanilla Sky and discusses what visual themes director Cameron Crowe uses to advance the characterization of the protagonist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the character of Elektra King in the James Bond film “The World is Not Enough” with a comparison to other female agents and protagonists that Bond has had to face. The writer considered how these have changed in line with societal stereotypes and analyses the symbolic nature ...

5 pages in length. Bebop jazz, which slowly evolved from late swing and transition period jazz, was quite a shock to the white population when it first appeared on the scene during the Depression. This intricate compilation of sounds became the staple for all that was anti-commercial and as much a part of ...

A 15 page paper. This is a hypothetical case that supports the use of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) with Marilyn Monroe one year before she died. First, a comprehensive overview of Monroe's life is offered. Using the DSM-IV criteria, a diagnosis is made as well as a The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale ...

This 5 page paper gives a brief synopsis of Orson Welles films, Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons, then compares and contrasts each films themes in relation to the 'search' by each main character. Quotes from the movie included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the film Gung Ho with respect to the way in which it explores economic issues in general and the relationship between American and Japanese manufacturing industry in particular. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page movie review of "The Believer" (2001), directed by Henry Bean. This is the story of a adolescent skin-head neo-Nazi who is also Jewish. A thought-provoking film, the writer argues that it is unsettling -- good, but not a film most people would want to see twice. No bibliography provided.

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not television meets our basic needs or desires. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper in which the writer offers an analysis of The Marriage of Figaro by exploring the amalgamation of genius that is represented in this opera, as it combines the musical genius of Mozart with the brilliance of Lorenso da Ponte's libretto. The writer does this by focusing on the characterization ...

A 5 page paper which examines J.B. Priestley's play "An Inspector Calls" as it relates to the Edwardian Era. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

8 pages in length. Woody Allen has a long and illustrious movie making history of tapping into the insecurities harbored by every human being. The myriad psychoses and emotional traumas his characters typical experience speak to the way in which people are forced to deal – and often not deal – with the ...

6 pages in length. Popular culture has a distinct way of touching the very nerve of human existence, both good and bad. Writers attempt to reach out to their audiences by way of specific characterization that reflects real-life situations in fantasy settings; as such, the message is put across in an entertaining and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the film as well as its significance in respect to war. Realism is discussed as well as the messages it sends. The justification of war is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the Pink Floyd film "The Wall" from a perspective concerning conflict theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses one of the world’s best-known ballets and musical scores, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” This analysis focuses on the second part or suite of the first movement which is referred to as “A Scene” or “The Street Awakens.” Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes Arthur Miller's The Crucible as a work of dramatic art. The writer focuses on how Miller constructs and heightens dramatic tension at key points in the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the "doomed" love story between Tony Manero and Stephanie Mangano in "Saturday Night Fever." The paper discusses why the romance would probably never happen, and why Stephanie's rejection of Tony forces him to grow up. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5 page report discusses the 1984 movie by French film director Leos Carax. It tells the story of Alex, a young man, alone and drifting through the streets of Paris on a cold and dark night. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents a feminist look at the character of Linda in "Death of a Salesman." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the films "Harold and Maude" and "Blue Velvet." The paper compares the two and argues that they are cult films which speak to many generations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the films Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein and contemplates the science as contained in each. Mary Shelley's original work is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.