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

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.

A 4 page essay that examines the character of William Marshall, whom the writer argues plays a pivotal role in Lillian Hellman's play The Little Foxes. Examination of the play demonstrates that Marshall provides the impetus from which all subsequent action results. As well as providing an easy means for relating exposition, Marshall also serves ...

9 pages in length. Arthur Mitchell's accomplishments within the world of dance are only as limited as the time needed to achieve even more notoriety. The extent to which the world renown dancer, director, choreographer and teacher has single-handedly revolutionized the very essence of dance is both grand and far-reaching; that he has ...

This 8 page paper argues that David Ives' one act play, Sure Thing, is a comedy as opposed to a farce. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes Susan Glasgpell's major thesis in her 1916 play "Trifles," which tells how two women discern the motive and circumstances between a murder and hide evidence that would have implicated the man's wife because they can see that the woman was abused. The writer argues that Glaspell's ...

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Biff and Bernard from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

A 20 page essay that analyzes this play by early eighteenth century French playwright Marivaux. This examination of this 1722 play explores human relationships on various levels. While offering a funny and intriguing play, Marivaux also presents situations that force the audience to ponder what characteristics lie at the heart of a true love relationship. ...

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, discusses what is involved in being a recording sound engineer and then examines the best possible route for obtaining an education in this field, which the writer suggests is apprenticeship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the 1992 movie Mississippi Masala as it pertains to the subject of immigration. This film which was directed by Mira Nair and produced by Michael Nozik and Mira Nair for Cinecom Entertainment)makes some important points about the immigration experience and the tension that derives from immigrant groups attempting to ...

This 28 page paper looks at the information needed to stage a production of Tennessee Williams autobiographical play the Glass Menagerie. The paper begins by examining the context of the play, including at the authors' life and the social context of the play. The play itself is considered and then aspects such as staging, ...

A 12 page research paper that contrasts and compares trumpet concerti by Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Franz Joseph Haydn. It was at this time that the trumpet began to "escape the restrictions of the harmonic series" and also acquire chromatic capabilities" in the instrument's lower registers. This development ignited the musical imaginations of both Haydn, ...

A 6 page paper discussing positive aspects of hip-hop’s influence on society. At present, at least the “clean” versions of much of today’s rap is beneficial to society in that it diminishes the effects of racial prejudice, as predicted by Lewin’s theory. It has the ability to overturn the typical power pattern common ...