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

This 6 page paper discusses Charlotte Bronte's novel, Wuthering Heights in relation to the translation to the silver screen. What was lost in terms of characterization and why, are explored, and examples from text given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the concept of masculinity and how it is portrayed in modern-day films. Examples are given from "Fight Club", "What do They Live", and "Boys N The Hood". Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page in-depth analysis of Walt Disney’s classic 1937 film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the editing in the film “Scream.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page analytical critique that includes plot summary, technical information, symbolism, and a comparison to the 1952 Hollywood musical film, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Nora’s agreement with Krogstad becomes one of the signal events in her transformation from dependent wife and mother to independent woman. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines how the theme of self-knowledge is presented in each of these ancient Greek works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” as it involves a failed revolution. The film “Gandhi” is discussed in terms of possible approaches to a successful revolution. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines predominant themes, characters and events detailed in the book that were omitted from the film, considers any characters and events that were added to the film that did not appear in the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines documentary theatre and how it fits with Plato's definition of truth in storytelling. The writer addresses whether or not a documentary, of any stripe, as a "story," can present the truth in an unbiased, objective manner. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the presence and significance of the subplot involving Christine and Krogstad in Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 6 page discussion of the impacts of television violence on children. The author clarifies that although some contend that by allowing our children to include violent programs in their viewing choices we allow them an agent for catharsis, an agent for purging their issues of violence in a non-destructive format, in reality violence ...

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of American minorities in terms of prejudices and discrimination utilizing the films “True Colors” and “The Color of Fear.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the album first released in 1959. Some biographical information on Ella Fitzgerald is included. Jazz in the 1950s is discussed, and finally, an analysis of the album is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the themes of laughter and politics in the novels “The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by M. Kundera and “The Rhinoceros” by Ionesco. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the cinematography of the films “Casablanca” and “Citizen Kane.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page paper which examines the network television shows “The Sopranos,” “The Untouchables,” and “Friends” as they define the Italian American today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the 2001 film from postmodern and feminist perspectives, emphasizing its postmodern characteristics and how feminism represents a form of postmodern expression, discusses how the film is part of contemporary French cinema and evaluates whether or not it complements the genre. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the English composer, Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and some of the most characteristic features of his compositions. The Enigma Variations are specifically discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how different feminist approaches to film and visual theory are applied to Hitchcock’s 1954 film. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper details the evolution of opera and in particular Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's contribution to the genre. Particular examples are given from Figaro, Don Giovanni and the Magic Flute. An indepth look at opera from its origins through the 18th century are given with examples. General characteristics of opera buffa, opera seria and ...

This 5 page report discusses and compares the 1993 movie version (directed by Martin Scorsese) of “The Age of Innocence” with Edith Wharton’s original 1920 novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the historical changes made by the director in order to appeal to the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers what, if any, important characters from the play were omitted from the film, what major events are omitted or altered, whether or not any characters or events have been added to the film, in order to evaluate the emphasized themes and how these change affect perception of the characters. ...

This is a 5 page paper giving a modern analysis of the film and play “India Song” by Marguerite Duras. “India Song”, a play and film by Marguerite Duras uses modern theatrical aspects in order to portray the modern day issues of feminism and colonization. The play tells the story of Anne-Marie Stretter in 1930s ...