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

This 5 page report discusses the 1977 movie “Annie Hall,” directed by and Woody Allen and starring Allen and Diane Keaton. The audience knows with a sad sense of finality (and cynicism) that the love affair of the story is doomed from its beginning but that does not mean that it need not be a ...

A 5 page paper which examines how this film can be considered as part of the comedy genre, how it stays within the norms of that genre, and in what ways it challenges those norms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page research paper that examines counterpoint and Bach's contrapuntal technique. The writer discusses various contrapuntal techniques and offers examples of how these were used by Bach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page report discusses the series of stories that made up Francis Ford Coppola’s “Godfather” epic serve as an example of the ways in which the style and form of a movie is one of its most determining characteristics. With the “Godfather” stories, an entire culture was supposedly represented and defined. Millions of movie ...

A 5 page paper which examines a couple of scenes from the film “Seven,” illustrating how the scenes help instill the knowledge that evil is incredibly terrifying. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper which considers two representatives of popular culture for their time periods and examines similarities and differences that point out to differences in cultural assumptions that guided their creations and compares how the works reflect varieties of cultural assumptions, stereotypes, values and attitudes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing the independent characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Erin Brokovich. Although both women are portrayed as independent and self-reliant, the character of Scarlett O’Hara was more restrictive in her clothing and actions than Erin Brokovich which is no doubt reflective of the acceptance of their characters within the societies ...

A 5 page paper which examines professional criticism of the acclaimed 1959 play about a Chicago African-American family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper gives a brief overview of the Bulgakov adaptation of Gogol's novel: Dead Souls. Steps for production and translation of this novel to the silver screen or stage are given. Examples, plot analysis, themes and symbolism are given. Camera angles, shots, possible stage scenery discussed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the similarities and differences found in the autobiographical book “Rocket Boys” by Homer Hickam and the movie “October Sky” which was a portrayal of the book on screen. Although the movie exaggerates several aspects in the book and condenses several years and characters, the vital components and the ...

A 5 page paper which examines their differing codes of conduct, and how they choose separate paths to find happiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper examines the movie "Smoke Signals," and why it is a good example of a "road movie." "Road movies" are defined as those in which a character goes on a journey and matures as a result of the journey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines several police drama films, illustrating how they all address the need for social control through their own particular visions of an orderly society. The films discussed are “Seven,” “Shaft,” “Training Day,” and “The Untouchables.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 15 page paper deals with the influence of expressionism on the technique and work of Bertolt Brecht. Overview and definition of the characteristics of expressionism. Examples and quotes cited and given. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines various characters and relationships from the film “Prince of Tides” and discusses how they relate to different aspects of general systems theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Linda from “Death of a Salesman” and Amanda from “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the discourse used in terms of black aesthetic theory in the film “Chameleon Street” directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr. Unlike the other films released during the early 1990s by other African-American directors who demonstrated the black urban “other” aspects of black critical theory, Harris’ portrayal of con ...

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of masculinity versus femininity. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper discusses Bruenhilde from Das Rheingold by Wagner as the real protagonist in the Ring Cycle. Musical motifs are given which show her conflict with Odin(Wotan) and how Bruenhilde overcomes this conflict. Also given are the traits of a heroine, which are compared to Bruenhilde's role in the Cycle. All examples cited ...

This 5 page paper uses information provided by a student as a springboard for discussion. The evolution of music genres are discussed. No sources.

A 5 page paper which examines “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller and the Salem Witch Trials. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Antigone’s heroic character and considers how she can be regarded as an early feminist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly uses the original Madame Butterfly opera as a significant element in his rendition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the plot of Die Walkure by Richard Wagner, with an emphasis on Bruenhilde as protagonist. Examples are given from the opera which support the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines different elements and perspectives in Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” and Bernard Shaw’s “Mrs. Warren’s Profession.” Bibliography lists 1 source.