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

A 6 page essay that discusses the Pinter's use of silence in his plays The Collection and The Lover. The writer argues that Pinter's use of silence provides a backdrop that serves to underscore his dialogue, as the audience becomes increasingly aware of what the characters are not saying. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether the teacher in Willy Russell’s play “Educating Rita” is an appalling teacher or an inspiration. No additional sources cited.

A 14 page research paper that examines Jack Smith's controversial underground film Flaming Creatures (1963). Banned after its release due to its explicit portrayal of sexuality, many critics consider this film to be a work of extraordinary cinematic vision. The writer discusses Smith's treatment of sexuality, homosexuality, and transvestitism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper compares and contrast the performance conditions which existed when the Globe Theatre originally opened with the Globe Theatre of today. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 13 page paper which draws somewhat upon feminist film theory to provide a semiological and textual analysis of the film, paying particular attention to how the discourses of gender are played out. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the Irish playwright’s contributions to the western theatre and includes an examination of his wit and how his controversial lifestyle influenced his art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper gives an in-depth analysis of Iranian filmmaking. Two major film makers are profiled, which include Kiarostami and Panahi. Specific examples of their work are discussed as well as their particular techniques analyzed. Social, political, and cultural influences are discussed. Neo-realism is mentioned as a formal influence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines French cinema while under German occupation. (French version available under file name RAfrcin1.rtf.) Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines French cinema while under German occupation. This paper is the French version. (The English version is file RAfrcin.rtf). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at how the media, and in particular animations can be interpreted as windows on the world. First defining how the media is a window on the world, the paper looks at a range of animations including Disney animations, cartoons such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons, and more recently the ...

A 5 page paper which provides a general summary and informational outline on deaf theatre. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers 3 short discussion of 3 major works: Debussy's "Images for Piano," Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata for Violin and Piano, and Chopin's Polonaise, opus 53. Each discussion is roughly 2 pages in length. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page comparison of Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the film “Elizabeth”. Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” gives a broad historical account of the Tudor era in England during its almost 120 year rule throughout ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the theme of choices in both novels. No additional sources are used.

8 pages in length. To label Arthur Miller's poignant play Death of a Salesman a tragedy is to acknowledge the human condition and all its inherent shortcomings, where the main character believes he is worth more dead than alive. Considered to be one of the major accomplishments of modern American theater, Death of ...

This 5 page paper discusses the film "Real Women Have Curves" and reflects upon the theme of how women are portrayed. This paper includes many references to the film and provides quotes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the work of Wladislaw Szpilman that recounts his experiences during the Nazi era with the film produced and directed by Roman Polanski. Details of the works are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines whether or not it is useful to regard fans as cultural producers in their own right and, if so, how their production might need to be understood differently from that of people in the media industries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the innovations and contributions made by Greg Toland in Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 12 page paper discussing the relationship between brothers Raymond and Charlie in “Rain Man”. The story “Rain Man” was originally conceived by Barry Morrow and written as a screenplay by Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow for a movie directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman as Raymond and Tom Cruise as ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing cultural industries and their importance. Cultural or culture industries are considered those within a region or country which are based on the creative, cultural, and popular markets of books, magazines, films, videos, multimedia and other products which are distributed on a worldwide basis. Cultural industries not only highlight ...

A 3 page paper which examines the influence that the Hip Hop generation has had on modern culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines how the actress Halle Berry fits into the Hollywood Neverland scene and in real society. The paper also examines how Hollywood uses language to construct a personality such as Halle Berry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines and discusses the symbolism found in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing articles found in consecutive issues of In Style magazine. When reading a number of consecutively published issues of In Style magazine, readers quickly become accustomed to the many mixed messages, use of language and images which are portrayed in some of the articles. Largely, the magazine is a ...