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

A 5 page paper which examines how people can change as presented in the film “The Spitfire Grill.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the film’s plot, the director’s approach to the subject matter and the portrayal of the media and journalists to evaluate whether they were realistic or if they reflected any particular bias, critiques the film to consider whether or not it can be recommended and offers three conclusions related ...

A 12 page paper which analyzes the film’s main characters of Homer Parrish, Fred Derry, and Al Stephenson, compares and contrasts bombardier Derry’s life with that of former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace to determine what impact World War II had on American servicemen. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the issue of emotional identification in films, as illustrated by Hitchcock's Vertigo, and Cocteau's, Blood of a Poet. Examples are given, as well as how camera angle, lighting and music add to the overall emotional effect of the movie. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offer a comprehensive analysis of the last two movements in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony – i.e. the third and fourth movements of this masterpiece. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the film’s use of mise-en-scene and symbolism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the history of television and its cultural impact. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact date as to when television was invented due to the multiple projects which occurred in technology in the 20th century, once television was introduced and accepted into modern households, the information industry ...

A 5 page paper which examines the condition of ovarian cancer presented in the play “Wit” by Margaret Edson. The paper examines the play as it reflects modern society and reactions to such cancer. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page report discusses Howard Hawks (1896-1977), a master of the art form in which literature and film were combined to create a literary adaptation where something was gained and lost but something new evolved. His films presented stories that had both visual clarity and unpretentious dialogue. The result was one in which the audience experienced great stories ...

A 6 page paper which examines the filmic representations of a given race, ethnic group, class, gender, and sexuality from historical and cultural contexts, and also considers the director’s influence on how they are portrayed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page review of the Broadway production “The Metamorphoses” written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the concepts of existence, determinism and free-will in Sartre's Existentialism is a Humanism, Descartes' Meditations and the film The Matrix. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses two 20th century movies that offered their audiences some of the most graphic and clear-cut examples of male identity problems/issues/conflicts -- Neil Jordan’s The Crying Game (1992) and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between Stanley and Blanche in Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that analyzes the 1982 movie Gandhi as to its historical accuracy. The writer offers a brief summation of the film and its award, and then discusses where the film differed from the historical record. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the general characteristics of the English Victorian melodrama, what it was. How it was performed its style tone and message and then compared Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard with the melodrama genre to note the similarities as well as the many differences. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper is a highly researched discussion on the historical accuracy of the 1960 film, Spartacus, produced by Kubrick. Primary accounts of the insurrection are offered as well as the secondary documentation of Plutarch. The extent of the artistic license is explored and exampled with quotes cited from texts. Extensive and diverse bibliography. ...

This 8 page paper gives an in-depth discussion of Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. Analysis includes plot, structure, genre, characters, themes, motifs, imagery, symbols, gender issues, as well as others listed on the Pavis Perfomance semiotics checklist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing elements of satire and irony in “Los Vendidos” by Luis Valdez. The play “Los Vendidos” by Luis Valdez uses a great many elements of satire and irony to show the stereotypes of Mexican Americans which have been created and are expected within American society. The play includes a ...

This 7 page report discusses the 2000 movie directed and written by Ben Younger and the issues it addresses such as greed, fathers and son, corporate malfeasance, and corruption. No sources listed.

A 10 page paper which compares the artwork seen in the film “Crumb,” about Robert Crumb, and “Basquiat,” a film about Jean Michel Basquiat. 2 additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that explores various aspects of voice training. The writer explores the difference between the speaking and singing voices, particularly in regards to vowel production, vocal hygiene, consequences of vocal misuse and techniques for improving the voice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the gender relations presented in each text. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the movies: Notting Hill and Noises Off. Examples are given from both movies of a character engaged in both external and internal blocking agents. A discussion of form, structure, and blocking agent(conflict) role in a work of literature and/or film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the classic 1942 film about intrigue and lost love set in the North African town of Casablanca. The writer discusses the motivation behind the heroism of the protagonist, Rick Blaine and argues that Rick is the quintessential reluctant hero. Bibliography lists 1 source.