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

A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares Jean-Paul Sartre's play " The Flies" and Jean Anouil's "Antigone, a Tragedy," which are both modern adaptations of ancient Greek plays. Examination of these plays demonstrates that, in both cases, a knowledge of Greek mythology, or of the original plays, is incidental to a modern appreciation of ...

This 3 page report discusses the 1988 movie Zan Boko. Director and writer Gaston Kaboré explores the impact of modern society on the lives and development of a traditional African people and their lifestyle. He also considers the ways in which an agrarian, subsistence society is forced into becoming an industrialized, commodity economy and an ...

This 4 page paper discusses the ramifications of American movies in foreign markets and countries and what this has to do with the impact of globalization around the world. Bibliograpy lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the 1968 Zeferelli version of Romeo and Juliet to the modernized version by Baz Luhrmann. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the male characters in the films “Mystic River” and “Monster’s Ball” as it relates to feminist theories and patriarchal ideas. The work discussed in this examination is “Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics” by Bell Hooks. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page report discusses the role of "the Other" in five classic films: D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915); Charlie Chaplin's The Immigrant (1917) and Shoulder Arms (1918); Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. (1924); and Little Caesar (1931) starring Douglas Fairbanks and E.G. Robinson. Each of the movies present an unique vision of tensions ...

This 5 page paper analyzes Sam Mendes' film, American Beauty for cinematography, themes of beauty and love, as well as visual, musical symbols. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the various elements found in the plays All My Sons and Boys in the Band. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 4 pages research paper that offers an analysis of the Lennon/McCartney song "For No One" from the Beatles' Revolver album. The writer discusses the structure, harmony, and rhythm of the song, as well as its poignant lyrics and also addresses the contributions of the Beatles to music. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship between Willy and his son Biff in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the significant impact pirated movies has on the entertainment industry, including movies, rentals, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

9 pages in length. Ruth St. Denis had a point to make. This "tireless champion of dance as an independent art form" (National Ballet of China, no date) infused her entire being with the pursuit of earning dance its rightful place alongside sculpture, painting, architecture and every other modality of accepted artistry and ...

A 6 page paper which examines various theories and then applies them to Disney’s “Cinderella.” The paper examines if the cartoon film is art or a reflection of industrialized culture, or both. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the debate betwen fine art and fashion photography and whether the new technology used by fashion photographers is ruining the industry or giving birth to a new creative vision. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper gives a critical analysis and reveiw of Sofia Coppola's movie, Lost in Translation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the orientalism found in Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the popularity of Shirley Temple, in the past as well as the present. The paper also focuses on her film “Heidi” as an example of her charm. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that examines Margaret Edson's Wit and Thom Jones' short story "I want to live," which are two narratives that address how death from disease is handled in modern Western society. The writer shows how the experience of dying from cancer affects the women in both stories, encompassing their concerns ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the similarities found in “The Crucible” and the McCarthy Trials. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at Turner's theory that film is both art and social practice, with specific reference to the interaction between media text and social change. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the how the film represents the five key elements of sound, acting, mise-en-scene, photography, and writing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page concert report on a performance given by the Borealis String Quartet. The concert consisted of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Kelly-Marie Murphy's Quartet No. 4 (Another Little Piece of My Heart), and Schubert's String Quartet No. 14 in D minor (Death and the Maiden). Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

20 pages in length. Beyond the political implications of postmodernism, artistic endeavors metamorphosed as a means by which to illustrate just how grand and far-reaching the response to modernism truly was. From music to film and dance to literature, the arts reflected such transformation that artists, writers and media people of all sorts ...

A 6 page research paper that offers a comprehensive analysis of Beethoven's 6th symphony. The writer includes details from the work's debut, a discussion of the work, movement by movement and a brief commentary on its critical reception. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life and career of Doris Humphrey. The paper also discussed her style and a few of her dances. Bibliography lists 8 sources.