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

This 10 page paper discusses the work of American director Robert Altman in his film The Long Goodbye, and compares it to that of Jean-Luc Godard in his classic A Bout de Souffle (which we usually translate as Breathless). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that, first of all, examines the history of the fantasia and what scholars have said about this particular type of composition. This background is necessary in order to understand the literature on this topic. The emphasis of this research will then focus on the work of Beethoven in his genre, ...

A 4 page exploration of the "sitcom". This paper emphasizes the importance of viewer identification with sitcom characters, contending that these shows present very real societal messages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines several of the roles portrayed by actress Bette Davis. In a society that practically worshiped females in traditional roles as wives and mothers, who were always devoted and selfless, Bette Davis offered an alternative paradigm, a career woman who placed her own agenda, her needs and desires, above ...

5 pages in length. Regarding Henry, a film that stars Harrison Ford as the main character Henry Turner, receives a life-altering gunshot wound to the head that all but transforms him from the materialistic, insensitive individual to one filled with the warmth and compassion of an untainted child. Having lost recollection of his ...

A 6 page essay that, first of all, summarizes the way that Day of the Locust presents Los Angeles and Hollywood. This is then compared to depictions of L.A. culture in L.A. Story, The Player, Falling Down, Blade Runner and Strange Days. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. The dichotomy of searching for oneself while at the same time struggling against one's demons represents the foundation upon which Virginia Woolf's character exists in Michael Cunningham's The Hours. The extent to which Woolf endures an internal battle to free herself of such self-imposed limitations is both grand and ...

A 3 page essay that discusses the nature of playwright Neil Simons' comedy. The writer argues that Simons primarily draws his humor from characterization and that it is situational. Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple and Chapter Two are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how Willy affects his sons and their successes or failures as seen in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the development of the Native American in the field of entertainment: films. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper which critically defines a tragic hero and examines to what extent each of the protagonists of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet” is a victim of forces beyond his control as well as considers what they could have changed in their lives had they ...

A 3 page paper which compares the film "The Man Who Would Be King" with the novel "The Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the playwright’s innovative use of symbols in his award-winning 1944 drama. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page essay that discusses meaning in the Matrix saga. The writer argues that while the movies are escapist entertainment, they nevertheless say a great deal about a fundamental human characteristic, which is that individuals tend to look outside themselves, rather than within, for their answers and their salvation. Several key scenes are analyzed. ...

This 4 page paper discusses the way in which the device of memory in Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" informs viewers expectations of the work. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper examines the rhetorical techniques Michael Moore uses as he takes us along on his various crusades against social injustice. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the importance of individuality in Eugene Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros." No additional sources cited.

This 4-page paper presents a hypothesis in the Sherlock Holmes movie Dressed to Kill, discusses it in detail, determines the tests that Holmes makes to solve the case, than explains how it is solved.

This 5 page paper discusses reasons why a South African film student might want to come to the United States to study, and what that means for the people left behind. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the film "Tap" starring Gregory Hines as it relates to tap dancing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper compares the film "Born on the Fourth of July" with the book "The Things They Carried. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship between Biff and Willy in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The altered state of consciousness the main character experiences in the film is that of a possession trance clearly characterized by a number of telltale indicators, not the least of which includes being able to speak in a foreign tongue without having previous ability to do so. Regan performs ...

A 4 page paper on Renaissance love songs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses women composers of the Renaissance (there are very few), and mentions the trobairitz who also seem to have enjoyed success in the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.